Richard Bernal will be sorely missed

THE EDITOR, Madam:

The Rex Nettleford Foundation regrets the passing of Ambassador Richard L. Bernal, a director of the board of The Rex Nettleford Foundation.

Ambassador Bernal was enthusiastic in his response to the foundation’s invitation to join the board in 2016, as his long and rich relationship of mutual respect with Professor Nettleford and their collaborative partnerships spanned several decades.

The Rex Nettleford Foundation was founded in 2010 after the passing of Professor Rex Nettleford to ensure that his immense life and legacy would be recognised in perpetuity, and to support the development of young people, especially in regard to their understanding and appreciation of service to mankind.

Ambassador Bernal brought with him a wealth of experience through his considerable global experience, intellect and creativity, and contributed significantly to the development of the foundation. He was a man of balance and integrity who was held in high regard by those who had the great fortune to work with him.

His passing will leave a tremendous void in the foundation, and his clarity of vision and indisputable love of his people and culture will be sorely missed, but we and his family can find comfort in the fact that his considerable body of work will live on in perpetuity.

P.J. PATTERSON

Chairman

The Rex Nettleford Foundation