The entertainment fraternity came out in their numbers to give calypsonian Charles ‘Romeo’ Smith a final send off this afternoon.
Romeo, who died June 6, was heralded as a compassionate individual during tributes at Breath of Life Seventh Day Adventist Church White Hall, St Michael.
Long-time friend and sometimes musical arranger Mike Sealy spoke of Romeo’s spirituality and passion for detail, while Minister of Culture John King who in part spoke as a calypsonian, recalled the moments when he was schooled in the art of calypso by Romeo.
King also made a call for Romeo’s works to be documented, a sentiment endorsed by former Minister of Culture Stephen Lashley who was also present.
The congregation included such names as Adonijah, George Jones, Terry ‘Mexican’ Arthur and Andy Armstrong of members of the retired band Square One, Mac Fingall, Stedson ‘Red Plastic Bag’ Wiltshire, Smokey Burke, Mighty Gabby, radio broadcaster Anthony ‘Admiral’ Nelson and former Democratic Labour Party Senator Maxine Mclean.
Gabby, Colin Spencer and Keisha Christian were among those who paid tribute to Romeo in song. (JS)