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| The Hon. Dr Alfred Sangster OJ, CD, JP |
I got a strange feeling today as I entered the gates of CAST, now called UTech Ja, to attend the funeral service of a great Jamaican leader, The Hon. Dr. Alfred Sangster OJ, CD, JP, PhD, the former head of UTech Ja. Things have changed significantly on the campus since I left there. There are more buildings and less green area. The dreams of Dr. Sangster are now realities—the auditorium, the pool, and the college, which is now a university.
On entering the auditorium, one felt the spirit of the man—the humble man who refused to move up from driving a swift to get another car befitting his status. He did not feel it was right to enjoy the luxury of a posh car while his students were struggling to pay the school fees.
This man would be in his office one moment; the next he could be playing dominoes or football with his students or working with his groundsmen, looking after the plants and maintaining the well-manicured lawns.
Alfred Sangster did not go searching for honour and glory, it came to him. I saw a few political and business leaders there. Far more should be there to hear about this great leader. He managed this outstanding institution for the benefit of the nation. He did not lead from an office but walked the campus mingling with the students, academic staff, and other staff members.
Many business and political leaders could have learned quite a lot during this service by listening to the tributes to Dr. Sangster. Apparently many were too busy to be there to pay tribute to a man who has made a significant contribution to our nation's development. Dr. Sangster was not about getting power but helping others to move ahead. Doc got a beautiful send-off today.
Dr Alfred Sangster helped to develop an institution where academics, sports, cultural activities, and giving service to the community were of equal importance. If only Jamaica could produce more leaders like Doc - if only.
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RIP Sir Sangster.
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