The
Layou Reunion (final)
After
years of toying with the idea, Jimmy Antoine and Clem Dopwell finally got it
all together and the first ever Layou Reunion became a reality in December
2006.
Mostly
from the
At
the church services we attended, we gave thanks to God for bringing us together
again. We also remembered all those who
are no longer with us.
We
were entertained in the homes of several residents in the town. We went to a picnic at
The
highlight of the reunion was a dinner in the Golden Years’ Hall in
We
were honoured by the presence of His Excellency the Governor General Sir
Frederick Ballantyne, His Honour the Deputy Prime Minister Sir Louis Straker,
Dr. Cecil Cyrus and Dr. Charles Gaymes.
Words
were spoken in honour of former leaders of the community. Milton Findlay and Duff James for scouting,
Cynthia Mason and Ishbel Young for their work in the Girl Guides, Stanley
Morris, Teacher Rosie, Lamont Phillips, Eva Patrick, Linda Charles, Verna
Douglas, Alf Brown and Ray Young our dedicated teachers, Herman Young our M.P. and
many others who made a difference and contributed to the growth of the
town. There was a reading of The History
of the Town of
One
significant reunion activity was the donation of medical equipment and supplies
to the Layou Health Centre.
It
was great to be back home. We enjoyed the weather, socializing and the
simple act of walking the streets of Layou again.
Based
of the positive feedback we’ve had so far, the Layou Reunion was a brilliant
and timely idea.
We
say a heart felt thank you to Jimmy, Clem and all others involved in making the
event happen. We also say thank you to
all the folks who entertained and made us feel so very welcome.
It
is our sincere hope that as the years go by, many more reunions will occur and
that they will grow in scope and international appeal.
The
next reunion is being planned for Christmas 2008. Let’s do it again. Please make plans to attend.
Contacts:
- Jimmy Antoine jantoine800@aol.com
Clem Dopwell cmacx@hotmail.com
Frankie Daniel fdaniel@hotmail.co.uk
Milton Douglas mdouglas-svg@rogers.com