Saturday, June 17, 2017
To the dear family of my former roommate Bob, I send you my heartfelt condolences. I met Bob in 1998 at a dinner for Caribbean students. During this meeting, we discussed Bobs love for Caribbean gastronomy, and and international film. We also discussed my discomfort with the accommodation arrangements at Acadia dormitories, when he told me that he would have a room available at the start of the summer semester. That was the start of a mutually cordial and friendly relationship that lasted for 2 years. Bob always loved sharing his food, and his experiences with me while respecting socio-cultural differences. I greatly benefited from his generosity, hospitality, and kindness. Coming from a society where parents remain important part in the life of a young adult, my parents felt comfortable with our living arrangement, and was very grateful to Bob extending his home so that they would not need a hotel when coming for my graduation May 2000. We were all saddened to hear of this tremendous loss for the Brown family, and the community of Wolfville. May "the God of all comfort" (2 Cor 1:3) comfort you during this time of grief.
Sherlin Brown
PAHO/WHO Administrator,
The Bahamas
