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Dec 12, 2018 Letters
It is with profound sadness that I take time out to reflect on a comrade and a former youth leader of the GYSM and PNCR, who has passed a few days ago.
Bevon Currie’s passing has left me in a state of perpetual reflection and denial of his death. As I reflect, I kept seeing his calm demeanor, his willing and supportive spirit and his humble disposition. Bevon was a true youth leader, patriot, comrade and a decent human being. I knew Bevon for many years.
Bevon was the kind of person who gave because he felt compelled to give. He was humble and contented; one who faced difficulty with a sense of calmness. He loved a spirited political debate, loved to argue even if he was losing the argument he would make his point. However, when all arguments were over, he skillfully conjured up a light conversation to remind you that his argument was over. His sense of camaraderie and friendship reminded you that he did not bear malice or see others as his foes. He had an ability to move on, on spot! He had a unique ability to make friends easily. I am quite sure his friends list spans the entire country. New members to the GYSM quickly got to know Bevon and appreciated his friendship very quickly. Many confided in him and trusted his judgement.
Bevon was a tough politician. He took many political punches, he gave some also, but he never seemed to take any of it personal. We have both been on different sides of the internal “PNCR politicking”. We rooted and campaigned vigorously for different candidates for leadership at various times of our activism and we have spent time trying to convince the other to support the other’s candidates.
We reasoned, we discussed, and we argued. We debated, but at the end of the day, we remained comrades who were always respectful to each other. We supported each other in our roles as leaders in the GYSM. My last text message from him on PNCR politics came on August 5, 2018 when he asked me to support a certain candidate for a particular position at the 2018 PNCR Congress. He was a true political “go getter”. He did what he needed to do to support his preferred candidate. He worked all the blurred lines or obscured paths. He had no enemies, even if they thought he was their enemy.
Bevon Currie was a deliberate and thoughtful individual. He was the kind of comrade who gave even when they had nothing to give. He respected everyone, and tried to work with whatever he had or whomever he was asked to do so with. He made no excuses.
His passion to serve in PNCR and his commitment to the party’s youth arm were remarkable. We were fortunate to have such a humble and decent human being as one of us. I am fortunate that I had the opportunity to know and work with Bevon Currie. He gave more than he ever had.
The GYSM and the PNCR are better today because of the contribution people like Bevon Currie made. Too often, the contributions made by these true patriots go under the radar because of their quiet personal demeanour. Too often, we wait until the dedicated have fallen and are no more, to recognize and appreciate their contributions. Too often, we fail to express the simple gesture of appreciation to those who not only gave us their best, but also gave all they had. Too often, our show of gratitude and display of love come at a time when the fallen can least appreciate that outpouring of appreciation. Bevon Currie was the kind of comrade who stuck it out after consecutive electoral defeats at the polls. He still had the confidence that his party would emerge victorious one day. Like the truly faithful, he kept that faith and passed his optimism on to others. Comrade Currie has made his mark on PNCR politics and the nation. He made his contribution, and his service should be acknowledged.
My sincere condolences to his family and many friends. We love you Bevon, but God loves you more. Sleep on my friend, sleep on. It will be difficult to come to grips with speaking of you in the past tense. You were a bright light to many who experienced dull moments. Your optimism was rare. You were a decent, caring, kind and respectful human being anyone would have been happy to have as a friend. Like all of us, Bevon was no perfect human being, but his faults paled in contrast to his strengths and positive energy. May his soul rest in peace.
Lurlene Nestor
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