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kayjatta
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 Posted - 28 May 2009 : 11:52:55
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http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/dr-lenrie-peters-passes-away
Dr. Lenrie Peters, an internationally-acclaimed British-trained Gambian surgeon, novelist, poet and entrepreneur died of heart failure.
Peters is my hero, the man I have always considered the most important Gambian scholar/intellectual and writer. Peters arguably is the father of Gambian literature, the Gambia's William Shakespeare if you wish. He is a reservoir of knowledge and wisdom. This is a massive loss to the Gambia and Africa.
May his great soul rest in absolute peace.
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kayjatta
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Posted - 28 May 2009 : 12:24:25
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I have been privileged to have Peters' friendship in the past. I remember the times I met him at his Farato Farms together with his pot-bellied farm manager and sat in the passenger seat where his famous muse used to occupy while he drove between Farato and Brikama. A very quiet, humble man with white hair and exalted face that points to his remarkable wisdom, Peters was an avid reader of National Geographic. The last time I visited him at the Westfield clinic shortly before my departure from the Gambia, he was sitting behind a desk in his office with a National Geographic magazine near by ...
Peters' great personality is illustrated by the numerous philanthropic causes and selfless service to the Gambia and Africa particularly ...
Peters, in his writings glorified the return of the diaspora following independence in Africa as exemplified by his own return from England as a medical doctor to work in rural Gambia (see Peters' poem "Homecoming"). Peters also served as chair of WAEC (West African Exam Council) and as chair of the NCC (National Consultative Committee) that brought the end of military rule in the Gambia. Peters is a remarkably distinguished Gambian who helped put the Gambia's name on the world map. I hope he gets a fitting state burial ...
You have clearly done more than your best, so go rest in perfect peace my friend ... |
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 28 May 2009 : 14:19:40
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Dr. Peters was indeed a great poet and widely respected surgeon specially during his days at Bansang Hospital. He is one of those who I believe deserve a national monument. May his soul rest in perfect peace. |
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kaanibaa
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28 May 2009 : 15:03:51
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| This is indeed very sad news and a great loss to our nation. A great man with a great mind who contributed immensely to our national development. He will be sorely missed and I also pray that he rests in peace. I have used his services as a doctor at the Westfield clinics and I found him to be so wonderful and helpfully understanding . This man was a collosus in my view and he has left a huge vacume on his departure. |
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Dalton1
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Posted - 28 May 2009 : 17:39:25
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The cold hands of death has snatched another one of ours from our midst -a highly respectable man. He was able to represent his ideas in writing. It makes a lot of difference today, because even though he is gone, his true legacy remains. May Allah swt who knows best show mercy to a departed soul. The quranic verse "kulli nafsin eja ekat'l mawti" cannot be challenged. Even Esa (PBUH) will come down to go through this process.
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"There is no god but Allah (SWT); and Muhammad (SAW)is His last messenger." shahadah. Fear & Worship Allah (SWT) Alone! (:
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Moe
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Posted - 28 May 2009 : 19:20:48
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When great men fall everyone feels it.Dr Lenrie Peter's played a vital role in Gambia and its history and in my book one of the greatest men that ever lived.....................................................................Peacequote:
Originally posted by kayjatta
http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/dr-lenrie-peters-passes-away
Dr. Lenrie Peters, an internationally-acclaimed British-trained Gambian surgeon, novelist, poet and entrepreneur died of heart failure.
Peters is my hero, the man I have always considered the most important Gambian scholar/intellectual and writer. Peters arguably is the father of Gambian literature, the Gambia's William Shakespeare if you wish. He is a reservoir of knowledge and wisdom. This is a massive loss to the Gambia and Africa.
May his great soul rest in absolute peace.
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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LEMON TIME
Afghanistan
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Posted - 28 May 2009 : 19:43:07
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| May his soul rest in peace. |
There is no god but Allah |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28 May 2009 : 19:57:36
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Quite unusal for someone to be both scientist and poet. A truely intelligent person. The world needs more people like this.
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Karamba
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28 May 2009 : 21:48:42
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Peters was a rare genius. May his soul rest in peace. |
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 29 May 2009 : 01:31:31
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| He saved many lifes and may GOD reward him his good deeds! R.I.P! |
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kondorong
Gambia
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Posted - 29 May 2009 : 02:12:43
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It appears that only in death is there an agreement. Thats is a tragedy. Like the mandinka say; FALLIKULU TENTU (Praising the carcass of a donkey).
We should praisse the living while they are alive and not rally behind death to give praises. Praise me for the good things i do while i am alive and not when i am dead.
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“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 29 May 2009 : 02:52:44
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Paying tributes in the interests of HUMANITY is not praise singing!
For the records Doctor was popular in many discussions of ATHEISM! He contributed a lot to the community but his religion is private for him alone! So prayers inspired on GOD came from a believer as gift to non-believer; in the interests of humanity. Presently only humanity counts as "Kulu nafsi saayi haatul mawti!"; interpretes as "Anyone who taste life must also taste death!" In religion there is dignity for the human being! In wollof "neng ko sutura!" or "Jambi dang go wara sutural!" That is what count now comrade Kondorong.
Some don't even need, fear or think about God! To those who fear God, they understand that God judges best! Thats why they (believers) always invoke GOD for hope, consolation & strength to move on forever! |
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kayjatta
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Posted - 29 May 2009 : 10:40:55
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PETERS: an ode to Dr. Lenrie Peters.
By Kayjatta.
Peters
Surgeon
Poet
Novelist
Pan-Africanist
Enterpreneur
Philanthropist
Farmer
A great human being
Peters
Yours was a large heart
Tamed as pumpkins
Lived in a large house
Laughed with humbler people too
Watched by a jealous muse
That Artemis with a ruptured uterus
That you cared so much about
Peters
Ours is an invisible community
Those who ask for truth justice and beauty
Without the might of the gun
Or the mercy of gospel
Now your death hang limp on my shoulders
With guilt of these new people
But these new people
Knows not the wisdom of Katchikali
These new people
Of vacuum cylinders
Peters
You leave us Peters
With this serious business of living
Peters
Peters
We call to you
We reach out to you
Peters
There are no answers
We know you were lent to us 76 years
Now why should we lament
What we should envy
Your wisdom,your healing hands, older than fossils
Lent a better world to us
Your wisdom
Cannot be silent
cannot be forgotten
Peters
Rest in soft peace now
You will live in our hearts forever
This peom is adapted from Peters' own writings as well as the writings of the Rennaissance poet Ben Johnson.
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Dalton1
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
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Posted - 29 May 2009 : 14:39:00
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| A real true son of the soil who has contributed hugely to his nations progress.May his soul rst in perfect peace.Amen |
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tamsier
United Kingdom
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Posted - 29 May 2009 : 23:53:10
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| A great man indeed. May his sole rest in peace. He has certain done his part and more. |
Tamsier
Serere heritage. Serere religion. Serere to the end.
Roog a fa ha. |
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