Quotes from the BU family:
“The question of leadership, has already been comprehensively dealt with, as David Thompson has shown by his management of the DLP’s campaign, that he has the ability, not only to plan but to execute. Perhaps one of his most important attributes, is he has a skill which engenders confidence in others, therefore they will follow him” – Yardbroom
Life gives us very few natural born leaders. David Thompson, was charismatic, stylish and he was from my generation. I enjoyed bragging about my Prime Minister, to folks here in Washington – Expatriate
The death of former Prime Minister David Thompson is a tragic lost to this country and indeed the Caribbean. We had some tragic occurrences in Barbados this year.Tragic death of those six young ladies in the Tudor Street tragedy,the recent floods and now the death of our beloved former Prime Minister David Thompson – Negroman
It is with profound sorrow and grief that I acknowledge the passing of the Late Prime Minister, The Right HON. David Thompson, my friend and neighbour. Many persons will never know the David Thompson that we in the Sanford/Mapps community were privilege to experience. David was a very down to earth young man and this also goes for his entire family. I remember the many conversations we had and even though we differ on many occasions, we would always remain close friends. When David became ill, our relationship got closer and we regularly exchanged e-mail messages as his health deteriorated. He liked his blackberry and hence I would always expect a response from every e-mail I sent. I recognised a spiritual side of David that grew stronger ever time we communicated. I believe that David was preparing himself for the life beyond this, therefore I am not worried about his future. I don’t believe in what some people call “untimely death”, I believe David is called to higher service, therefore I would remind you of the words the Apostle Paul wrote to his friend Timothy ” the time of my departure is near – The Scout
It is with deep sadness and regret that we have learned of the passing of the Honorable David Thompson, Prime Minister of our beloved country. Mr. Thompson has truly served Barbados and indeed the wider Caribbean with distinction. As an avid sports fan and an ardent promoter of the value of investment in youth, Mr. Thompson has given much support over the years, to the furtherance of our sports and cultural industries – Seibert Straughn (Chairman of National Sport Council)
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of the late PM David Thompson. Our nation has lost a good citizen and public servant. May he rest in peace – The Gatekeeper
Your last words spoken penned in lines
To the people you loved so much
Cut deep..more than skin deep
Now you are asleep.
You served Barbados selflessly
Not only in thought or word
But by your productivity against your longevity
So much in all the eyes of the world
The golden bowl is broken
So too the silver chord
Many shall mourn your passing
Now your pain is done
You left us new beginnings
-A true son on the soil-
yes! a true son! – Raymond
I offer my condolences to the family of the Rt.Hon.David Thompson, I am so sorry to hear of his passing, our country is in mourning once again. Gone too soon this man had a lot to offer this country of ours, but he as been called to a higher service, he is resting now in the arms of Jesus – Pretty Blue Eyes
I share in this tremendous loss. I mourn for my friend David and his family, friends, and the people of Barbados. Prime Minister David Thompson is a good man by any measuring stick. May he rest in peace – G.C. Brathwaite
The Cumberbatch family extends its deepest sentiments of condolence to the family, friends, colleagues and staff of Prime Minister David Thompson on his death – Jeff Cumberbatch
Prime Minister David Thompson has left this mortal coil for greener pastures. Tears come to my eyes as I send my deepest condolences to his wife and three children, and to those who considered themselves his friends and admirers.
I met the Prime Minister for the first time at the beginning of this year (seems like yesterday) at Ilaro Court where he graciously received me to accept a Nyam Jamaica book and to hear my plans for a similar book on Barbados. I felt I had known him all of my life. He not only endorsed the book but from time to time, even in his illness, managed to encourage me to move forward with it – he even told me that when I knocked on doors and got no response, to knock again until a crack opened, and then push and to be ready for when the door became ajar and for those behind would then understand what I was doing and why. I do believe, like Barrow, this was one man who loved his country and the rest of the Caribbean. I prayed he would overcome this cancer of his as I knew he had so much more to do and wanted to do. My deepest condolences first to his wife, three children and to the people of Barbados. I believe Prime Minister Thompson deeply loved this island. Another beautiful mind gone. Rest in peace Sir – Rosemary Parkinson
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