President of Barbados, His Excellency The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic, has joined Barbadians and people around the world in mourning the passing of National Hero and cricket legend The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers.
In a tribute, President Bostic described Sir Garry as “the embodiment of Barbadian excellence, resilience, and grace”, highlighting his impact both on and off the cricket field.
Below is the full statement from His Excellency The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic:
It is with profound sorrow that I join the people of Barbados, and indeed the world, in mourning the passing of our National Hero and cricketing legend, The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers. Sir Garry was more than a sportsman; he was the embodiment of Barbadian excellence, resilience, and grace. His genius on the cricket field brought glory to our nation and inspired generations across the globe, while his humility and humanity off the field reflected the very best of who we are as a people.
As President, I extend heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who cherished him. His legacy is etched not only in the record books of cricket but in the spirit of our nation. Barbados has lost a son of incomparable stature, yet we remain forever enriched by the gift of his life and the example he set.
May we honour his memory by striving for greatness in our own pursuits, and may his soul rest in eternal peace.
He will forever be, the greatest cricketer the world has ever seen.
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