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| Violet Edwards |
Violet Edwards is a remarkable woman and a beautiful woman from the soil - Jamaica. When I first got the news from Joan Williams (Former talk show host) that her relative Violet Edwards got her Associate Degree at the age of 96, I said to myself, "What a woman lie!"
I had just started my blog, and I said this was big news. Contact was made with her son-in-law, Everet Smith, in the USA. One thing led to another, and I got to meet Miss Vie and her daughter Chistine. I met them on the phone, and I have established a relationship with a beautiful family whom I hope to meet in the near future. Miss Vie came to Jamaica, but due to her schedule, she was not able to come back to Kingston.
Through the friendship developed with the family and to honour this outstanding Jamaican, Violet Edwards, a scholarship was established in her honour. Her son-in-law chaired the committee, and I was the contact person in Jamaica. Seven UWI students received approximately JAD7 million to cover their fees at the UWI.
Providing these scholarships to students at UWI shows the love for their homeland, Jamaica. Everett and his wife have always contributed to Jamaica. Everett is a lawyer, and his wife, Christine, is a medical doctor who runs a medical entity in Florida.
I encourage those who benefited from the scholarships to find time to help others and to ensure that the fund continues.
Last week, Miss Violet Edwards was immaculately dressed in a ruby red dress at her birthday party, celebrating her 100 years on this earth. This party was at Broward County. From all indications, she is the oldest Jamaican to get an associate degree, which places her in a small group of persons internationally who have accomplished this.
Her birthday was a big bash in Florida with state officials, Jamaican officials, family, and friends attending.
Wish Miss Violet Edwards a Happy Birthday. Add your comments below this blog.
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Awesome Woman!! I am proud of Ms. Vie’s academic accomplishments, I know this accolade is 4 years late, I was proud of her then and I’m proud of her now. She is phenomenal plus she is Fabulous at 100!!
ReplyDeleteMay God continue to pour out His Blessings and Favour upon her.
Happy Birthday to this high achiever both in Academic and has attained 100 years - truly God's Blessings on her. May you continue to enjoy good health, family and friends & Never stop giving of yourself - isn't she LOVELY
ReplyDeleteWhat a life! What an awesome woman!. What an example for the young oeople to follow. Foundation fren feel proud till next chestnut puff up like bird.
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