Eleanor Brathwaite
A humble human being in every sense of the word. A treasure to Barbados. I pray God’s mercy on his soul. As flights of angels bowl him to glory, may his eternal rest be peaceful
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Steve Buckmaster
I consider it an honor to have met Sir G and a privilege to have played golf with him on several memorable occasions. A humble and incredibly generous man. Had I been unaware of his incredible achievements he would, I’m sure, not have mentioned them. A true legend. As a recently inducted proud citizen of
Orion Best
I met my hero during a Q&A session in NY, many years ago. Farewell, Sir Garfield. Legends never die.
Miles Weekes
With the passing of The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, AO, OCC, National Hero of Barbados. I convey my sincere condolences to his family, relatives and friends and to the cricket, golf and other sporting communities that captured his interest and talents. I had the pleasure of meeting and engaging with him on matters that
Ian Brathwaite
May Sir Garry rest in peace. He and my late father Carlton Brathwaite were friends for many years. Sincerest condolences to the Sobers family from the entire Brathwaite and Kennedy families in Ireland, Barbados, Canada, UK and USA.
Todd Forde
The passing of Sir Garfield “Garry” Sobers leaves a massive hole in the hearts of cricket lovers and sports fans worldwide. May he Rest in Peace and Rise in glory. Todd Forde.
Maliika Kaaba
As the God father to my cousin (Philip Ishmail) and a family friend (Samual Montrose), he would always made time to visit our family home in Manchester after playing cricket test cricket at Old Trafford. Always a gentleman he will be missed. RIP 🙏🏼
Leroy Parris
Sir Gary, I will treasure the moments that you gave towards our friendship when I was a young cricketer in my early days while coming to England. I do recalled the time you took during the West Indies county match versus Surrey C. C. C at Kennington Oval way back in 1969. The many times
Barry Brome
In the cricket world Sir Garry was the West Indies/ Caribbean king with historical achievements and influence of every generation of the Caribbean diaspora who focused on the game they love. The cricketing influence directed that I represent my high school: Ellerslie Secondary and Cayman Islands Police Department teams and believe it or not, I
Deborah Nurse
It was a privilege to have met Sir Garfield Sobers many times over the years. As a friend of my late father, Charles Clarke, I came to know not only a cricketing legend, but also a humble and gracious gentleman. Thank you, Sir Garfield Sobers, for the pride and inspiration you brought to Barbados and