Culture Minister Justina Charles said Dominica’s Goodwill Ambassador and cultural icon Jeff Joseph should be remembered as a National Hero.
Jeff Jo died at a Martinique hospital on Wednesday following two major surgeries.
“It has been a shock and it’s a sad occasion for the people of Dominica. As a musician and cultural icon he has inspired many people in Dominica and even Martinique and Guadeloupe. His contribution to the development of Creole music and Cadance-lypso is particularly most phenomenal. His talents his dedication and perseverance have yielded legendary hit songs over a period of three decades. We know that he dedicated his whole life to music. Through his music he promoted love, togetherness, Caribbean unity while remaining true to his Dominican culture,” she said.
According to Charles, when he performed at the last WCMF, no one knew that would have been his last performance.
“We know we have lost a patriotic son, a cultural icon and a hero,” she said.
Meantime Dublin Prince has added her voice to the number of Dominicans expressing sympathy to the family.
“When he was in Dominica for the WCMF, I never thought that this would be the last hug I was getting from Jeff. We have lost an icon. We will miss him because the country has lost an icon. He has taken Dominica to the highest level in terms of Cadance music,” she explained.
She said the Dominican people should never forget a man like Jeff Jo.
“The people of the west coast should always remember him too. The young artist should take a leaf from his music because he was a true ambassador,” she said.
Yvette Galot President of the Commission for Culture and Patrimony of the Regional Council of Martinique described Jeff Jo as “an illustrious son” and an artiste “who linked us together.”
“A singer of cadence-lypso, Jeff Joseph has re-established our links and connections to the Caribbean,” she said.
“For all off us who are attached to his music and to his immense stage presence, say on tracas,an deba!” she noted. “An artiste who linked us together we say thank you to him and pay homage for his inestimable contribution. May his memory remain with us so that our knowledge and understanding of our Caribbean identity be preserved and developed.”
Condolences had been pouring in after reports of the passing of the musical icon yesterday.
Events Director of the Dominica Festivals Committee Nathalie Clarke-Meade said she will remember Joseph, popularly known as Jeff Jo, for expanding her knowledge of Creole.
“He was such an energy. He taught me all I know about the history of Creole,” she said emotionally.
Jeff Jo, of St. Joseph, has been known for marketing the World Creole Music Festival in Martinique and Guadeloupe. His colleague Leroy Wadix Charles said Jo’s death will signify a tough time for those who have worked to preserve the Creole language.
“There was a time when people didn’t want Creole spoken on the radio. Many cadence-lypso songs came out in the Creole language and many different messages were in those songs,” he said.
Jeff Jo was on life support at the intensive care unit of a Martinique hospital. His family confirmed he had been unconscious since Tuesday and was taken off life support about 2 p.m. on Wednesday. He died around 2:30 pm.
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has described Jeff Jo as a true ambassador to Dominica, and said his death has left Dominica in shock.
Parliamentary representative for St. Joseph Kelvar Darroux has also expressed sympathies.
Fans of Jeff Jo here and overseas have been sharing their thoughts of the artist on radio.
The Grammacks New Generation artist performed at the 15th World Creole Music Festival this year.
Jeff Joseph was born in the village of St. Joseph and his musical career began around 1972 in Guadeloupe. From that base he has toured the world with a focus on the Antilles.
Many of his classic recordings were done in the legendary Debs Studio in Martinique and he had added various Caribbean styles to his musical identity. Not only was Jeff a lead member of the original Gramacks, the follow up Gramacks International, but he was also a founding member of the Antillean group Volt Face along with Georges Decimus.
Oh My! It saddens my heart to learn of Jeff Joseph’s passing. It just heard his music for the first time today and immediately fell in love with
his musical style. I will add his music to my most beloved song collection and treasure and play it forever.
By the way…I love “If I Say Yes” by Jeff Joseph
and this will be my favorite song by him because
it’s the 1st one that I heard of his. I will listen to all of his music but this one will remain near
and dear to my heart forever!
Everlasting peace our brother Jeff. From the Sylvester family worldwide, especially in Marigot. Blessings
LONDON CREW NEVER GOT THE BEST OF YOU ,BUT WE STILL MISS YOU ,RIP
JEFF JOSEPH ,
I NEVER FORGET WHEN I GOT THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT VOLTA FACE ,WITH JEFF AND CREW
SUCH AN EXPERIENCE ,IN LONDON DJ CHAPPERNYD ..
JEFF HAD PLENTY TIME TO DO INTERVIEWS ,,JINGLES FOR ME WHILST WORKING ON RADIO…..GOD BLESS
DJ CHAPPERNEYD ,,,,,
Rest In Peace my Brother.Thank you very much for the time you gave me in St.Joe 1972.And the good times we had in Soufriere,St.Lucia.Martinique,Paris and London 2009.From your old Friend Francis.
Family, friends, fellow musicians and lovers of music and culture, accept my deepest condolences on the loss of iconic Jeff Jo. His prolific performances are legendary and exemplary efforts in promotion of Dominican and Creole culture through Cadence music should never be forgotten. I call upon the WCMF organisers to offer an annual prize for the people’s choice of Creole musician(s) in the name of Jeff. Ou kite nou, mem mizik la se pou toutan. Vincent
You want to celebrate his life, his music, his legend. Lets do so by throwing the biggest party in honor of Jeff Jo and play all night Cadance music by Jeff and all Dominican bands like Bells Combo and Exile One, Chubby and the rest. $40.00 dollars and all the money goes to the Jeff Museum. Put your money where your mouth is. LETS STOP HONORING THEM AFTER DEATH. SHOW THEM WE APPRECIATE THEM NOW, WHILE THEY CAN LAUGH AND ENJOY THIS TIME WITH US. LOVE ASHLEY JOSEPH
deepest condolences to the family and friends
of jeff jo, may your soul rest in peace, you have done your fair share as a patriot of
the nature island
R.I.P
jef was a qute man wery happy and fony he was always there in all concept .jef was always happy whent he was singing .he was a good friend of my father always with him there was always 2 gether
I am very happy to hear that the Government of Dominica is planing a State Funeral for Jeff Joseph. I would like to suggest that the Windssor park Stadium where Jeff last performed be called the Jeff Joseph Windsor Park Stadium. Such a tribute would be a great consolation to his nine year old son.
I also hope that the media in Dominca did not only annouce Jeff’s death and then forgot about him because RCI(Radio Caribbean International) in Guadeloupe has been paying tribute to Jeff everday since his passing. My bet wishes go out to his family, especially his nine year old son.
JEFF WAS A HUMBLE,GREAT MAN, MUSICAL ICON, HE WAS PATRIOTIC TO HIS COUNTRY DOMINICA. I AM VERY HAPPY THAT AS AN ENTERTANER I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET WITH HIM,SINCE I BELEAVED IN HIM. HIS NAME IS STILL MENTIONED IN A RADIO ADD ON FRENCH ST MARTIN WHERE HE WAS SUPPOSED TO PERFORM FOR THE MS. HIBISCUS PARGANT HE WILL NEVER BE FORGORTEN BY ME.TO HIS FAMILY BE STRONG GOD IS WATCHING OVER YOU.
Jeff Jo…. Thanks for the musical inspiration and giving me my first big break on the music scene in 1978 by inviting me and my band (BLACK ROOTS) to perform in a festival in St. JO…. It was there my band met Royston Ellis who later turned Black Roots into to the #1 dance band in Dominica at that time… you’ll surely be missed by me and countless musicians and friends near and far..R.I.P my brother !
Très sincères condoléances à toute la famille de Jeff Joseph, à toute la Dominique ainsi qu’à tous ses amis et fans. je vous écrit de St Joseph en Martinique. J’admirais cet artiste pour son talent, l’ humanité qu’il dégageait et son engagement culturel et politique dans son pays, pour avoir fait la promotion de la créolité dans la caraïbe. Cet homme a oeuvré pour son pays.Il était vrai. REST IN PEACE JEFF AND BIG FOSS FOR THE FAMILY.
Rosette
jeff, jeff jo by my bro.RIP
Greeting from Guadeloupe
My sincere condolences to Jeff’s family and people of Dominica. Jeff was a true Caribbean!
DO YOU KNOW DAT JEFF JOSEPH CAME OUT SECOND IN THE COMMON ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS ?
ITS CLEAR THE MAN WAS A MUSICAL GIAND AND QUITE A DEEP SENSE OF HIS GENIUS IS SEEN IN HIS WORK.
HIS DEATH HAS REUNITED US AS A PEOPLE….DATS WHAT THE GREAT MAN LIVED AND DIED FOR THANK YOU ST JO FOR PRODUCING SUCH AN INCONIC FIGURE IT WAS ST JO GIFT TO DOMINICA AND DOMINICA’S GIFT TO THE FRENCH ANTILLES AND THE FRENCH ANTILLEAN GIFT TO THE WHOLE UNIVERSE….WE MISSED HIS SMILE HIS BOUNCE HIS BRAINS HIS HEART BUT HIS LOVE FOR PEOPLE REMAINS MESSED IN THE CONSCOUSNESS OF THOSE WHO HE TOUCHED THRU HIS MUSIC and otherwise !
IN MOURNING WE WILL CELEBRATE HIS LIFE
THRU TEARS OF SORROW AND JOY WE WILL REMEMBER YOU JEFF
FROM THE MOUNTAIN TOPS AND UNTO THE DEEP VALLEYS WE WILL HEAR THE ECHOES OF YOUR COMMANDING VOICE
FROM PEAK TO VALLEY YOU WILL CONTINUE TO INSPIRE US ALL
I AM DOMINICA
JEFF WAS DOMINICA
ARE YOU
MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE
JEFF BELIEVED IN UNITY AND SANFG FOR THE MASSES WHERE SO EVER THEY MAY BE.
My most sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Jeff Joseph on his untimely passing. His father Kamos, His brother Scratchy and his sister Arlene are my good friends – Please accept my sympathy.
A musical genius and national icon not only for Dominica but the entire Creole world. Words are not enough to express my admiration for Jeff-jo. He is a legend that can’t be replaced. He joins the great patriots, like Mike Douglas, Rosie Douglas and Pierre Charles who all served Dominica selflessly.
I remembered him in Guadeloupe where we participated in a Dominica cultural, arts and musical exposition organized by Rosie Douglas through the Popular Independence Committee. The exposition was held at Hall Des Sports in Guadeloupe.
We had a great time there. We brought agricultural, produce and arts and crafts which were sold and exhibited. I was there printing T-shirts with all sorts of Dominica, Rastafarian, Cultural roots and conscious logos and prints.
Many of my conscious brethren were there. We travelled by boat to Guadeloupe. Jeff put up a thrilling musical show on stage. I was the MC and we really sold Dominica to the French people during that big event. It was in 1978. May his soul rest in peace.
My most sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Jeff Joseph on his untimely passing. His father Kamos, His brother Scratchy and his sister Arlene are my good friends – Please accept my sympathy.
A musical genius and national icon not only for Dominica but the entire Creole world. Words are not enough to express my admiration for Jeff-jo. He is legend that can’t be replaced. He joins the great patriots, like Mike Douglas, Rosie Douglas and Pierre Charles who all served Dominica selflessly.
I remembered him in Guadeloupe where we participated in a Dominical cultural, arts and musical exposition organized by Rosie Douglas through the Popular Independence Committee. The exposition was held at Hall Des Sports in Guadeloupe.
We had a great time there. We brought agricultural, produce and arts and crafts which were sold and exhibited. I was there printing T-shirts with all sorts of Dominica, Rastafarian, Cultural roots and conscious logos and prints.
Many of my conscious brethren were there. We travelled by boat to Guadeloupe. Jeff put up a thrilling musical show on stage. I was the MC on stage and we really sold Dominica to the French people during that big event. It was in 1978. May his soul rest in peace.
You are correct in everything you said except the date. it was more like 1981. I was there as well.
Get it together right now! …peeps….
but not without the consent of his family and friends….
D/A people in the know with the power with the wisdom, knowledge and organisational skills….
JEFF’S DAY…A CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE….
Organise, synchronise, and come together to send Jeff off to his resting place in WORLD CLASS FASHI0N….
Government we want to see a memorial placque/statue, a street re-named in Jeffs name…May he be honoured…..
D/A has the musical talent, Blessed Naturally….come together and make it Jeff’s day…..
Natureislelover
ICON OF DOMINICA….this man should be honoured in a way to remind us of how he has put Dominica on the map, made us proud and spread the cadence music around the globe.
Any ideas????….STATUE, RENAMING THE STADIUM, A STREET, BUILDING ……
long live the king of all time.R.I.P
I REMEMBEW JEFF JOSEPH AS HE WAS CALL THEN
WHEN HE COMES FROM TOUR WITH GRAMACKS HIS FAHHER MR KAMOS HARD AN ESTATE AROUND POINT ROUNG IN THE EAST HE WOULD GO AND HELP HIM WITH THE BANANAS HE NEVER MIND GETTING HIS HANDS DIRTY THEY HARD ARE 3TON TRUCK AS I REMEMBER HE USED TO PARK THE BANANA BOXES ON THE TRUCK AND TAKE IT TO FORTCOLLE HE WAS ARE HUMBLE MAN
Jeff was a true patriot,he was always Jeff to every one ,from his days in grammar school(he was a member of the cadet corp,that is wfere the discipline came from)he was always approachable.He made cadance music known internationally.The first time i heard grammacks play i knew they would be big.R I P JEFF Pawole A BUSH SA PA Mete
IT WAS NOT IN 1072 HIS CAREER STARTED OK DNO THERE WAS THE FAMOUS
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M ROCK FESTIVAL IN THE YEAR 1970 ON THE NEWTOWN SAVANNAH WHERE GRAMMACKS GOT THEIR FIRST MAJOR OPENING AND OFF COURESE THEY PLAYED AT D SUPER BOWL USA IN THE 1970.S PLUS TOURED THE WORLD AMD NO ONE FORGETS THEIR PERFORMANCE AT OUR INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS IN 1978
LONG LIVE JEFFERSON JOSEPH
LET THEM KNOW THIS…BCUZ THEY LIKE TO DO LIKE THEY DONT KNOW..JEFF JOE FROM ST JOE IS DEFINETLY A LEGEND AND HERO
WE IN HARLEM REMMBER JEFF JOSEPH/GRAMMACKS WHO PLAYED AT THE HARLEM ROCK FESTIVAL WHICHWAS HELD AT THE NEWTOWN SAVANNAH,,,,GUYES LIKE LOFTUS EMMANUEL. THE MAIN ORGANISER AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE NEWTOWN COMMUNITY ARE FEEELING SUCH A TRAGIC LOSS LIKE ALL OTHER DOMINICANS.
WE ALSO REMEMEBERED YOUR MANY SHOWS AT HARLEM JAM CITY
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL THE LOVE WHICH YOU HAVE IN YOUR HEART FOR GRASSROOTS PEOPLE AND ALL DOMINICANS AND HUMANITY.
YOU ARE A CULTURAL ICON AND AN EXAMPLE TO MANY
WE LOVE YOU JEFF
MANY CONTINUE TO CRY AND SO MANY MORE WILL MISS YOU
GONE BUT NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN BY US THE PEOPLE OF DOMINICA AND ON THE BEHALF OF ALL THE HARLEM FOLKS WE SAY BYE BYE JEFF……
THE ANGELS ARE HAPPY TO MEET YOU SING FOR DEM JEFFO WE LOVE YOU
He was a true legend who come from Dominica One of the best song writer in the music industry. As the bible say singers and players of instruments shall be there so he has been called upon by the great man above the sky. At his last gig he sang I say yes but we say no this was a simple call to say Jeff we know you had to go. R.I.P may you make sweet music in heaven.
Jeff Joe was certainly a MEGA STAR. There is no doubt, that the World Creole Music Festival has lost one of its main ingredients. For me personally, this event (WCMF)will never be the same. I am deeply sadened by his death.
may ur soul rest in peace….
u hv done alot for ur country…Dominca respect….
Yes Jeff was the great-grand-son of OReilly Trocard of ST. Joseph, a founding father of St. Joseph. To the Nicolas, Trocards, and Josephs family, conolences.
He was also related to the Sylvester’s
alas…..gone too soon….widout him creole fest nxt year aint gonna be enterprising at all…he and the grammacks band were our local kassav…..gone too soon…RIP..my condolences to the family and to the rest of our country
Adonis Sports Club the landing pad for Jeff and 31 other stjoe youte man, 8 of them were selected to form the band those attending high school thus the name Gramacks, the band that brought Jeff his fame. wish we had other visionaries like the person who created the avenues for these boys at the time, wish we had more adult volunteers looking after the interest of the young people giving them hope and encouragement keeping them off crime and violent helping them find a better path in life
TRUE DOMINICAN
I LOVE HIS SONGS
MAY HE BE GIVEN THE ETERNAL REWARD
Precious Lord take my hand. Because It ‘s so sad to hear that and I’ so sad. Jeff Jo know what’s Solidarity : because, I said yes I’ll come to French Guyana, in South América to participate with Drépaguyane, in the first edition of the Drépa Hope Festival which takes place on Friday 25 Novembre at 8 pm to the Progt de Matoury – Guyane.
This concert is organized to help in the acquisition of medical material intended for the most comfortable possible coverage of the patients of the sickle cell disease, in particular the children.
Thanks Jeff for your action.
Solidarity means
Together we stand
Always ready to take a hand
And you do it
Tout Lagwiyann ka di to grémési.
Tout timoun di nou péyi pé ké bliyé to
é granmoun pou kadans to bay nou ké lé Gramacks
May God comfort your family at this time of bereevement. RIP
let’s try to make the world the best place to live. You and I deserve that. Here is my recipe: keep life as simple as possible, understand people, stay open to new culture because the world is more than our surrounding, use tolerance as a cement for a better communication and finally always give a smile. that’s what jeff would like us do because this how he lived his live! RIP bro for you were a great family to all the people of st joe and Dominica on a hole!
Bob Marley of Cadance-lypso..RIP J.J..Know u gonna bring down the house in paradise..love..
my prayers goes out to jeff family. rest in p eace my cousin. your cousin Grantley Nicholas,from st.joe.
my prayers goes out to jeff family. rest in peace my cousin. your cousin Grantley Nicholas
“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.” -John 11:25 YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE YOUR SOUL IS WITH THE MOST HIGH. R.I.P JEFF JOSEPH WE WILL MISSED YOU !! THERE IS NO MORE PAIN AND SORROW. YOU ARE A HERO AND A EMBASSADOR FOR US ALL DOMINICANS. WE LOVE YOU!! BE STRONG THE FAMILY OF JEFF.JOSEPH!! ONE LOVE
last week when we met hugged and kissed each other i never knew that this is the last hug i would get. You were one who rose to fame and Glory but never forgot the ones with whom you were brought up with.Every member of your family was sop important to you. All relatives were treated equally. Just recently we spoke about having a family reunion because the younger members did not know the older ones and you agreed to that. we didn’t even have the first meeting. guess because of who you are we definitely will have it at your funeral. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTON. R.I.P
My sincere condolences to Jeff’s family, friends and fans
Be consoled that the “Most High Father only chooses the “best” performers for his band
May pleasant memories comfort you
Ulynder C
Step outa Babylon,
to sing in Zion
The “Most High” One
has beconed you home
In your band over yonder
Will you still wear your bandana?
Blessed Love Jeff
Thanks for forty + years of soothing my “soul”
with your sweet, sweet creole
UlynderC
ITS A SAD DAY FOR ALL WHO KNEW JEFF AND THOSE WHO DID NOT KNOW HIM HIS MUSIC HAS COMFORTED US ONE TIME OR ANOTHER JEFF U WILL BE MISSED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.
culture youte u indeed have a good memory it was harlem Rock Festival that gave Grammacks their first big stage, big audience but Jeff was always the lead singer and alixson Jonbaptiste performed along side jeff two singers doing different songs He didnt have to migrate to give Jeff the lead Jeff had always been a leader in whatever he did
respect for the correction”i was in dat” my bad, it just looked so to me at my age, but it was clear to see that Jeff was a leader from the get go, even as a crickter he would go for the wickets,in adonis.
Condolences, from the nederlandse, to the family of jeff, I didn’t know him personally. I saw him in a show while i was on sxm for canival, i love his music, I played his musics on U-TUBE my coledges enjoy it, He was precious jewel to Dominica, I hope he recieve a state home coming, not going, He was an asset. He is resting, to his families don’t cry, I pray to god to dry your tears for that home coming cerimony. He was a world Icon. his music was all in africa, I was shock to hear it. Dominicans are proud of you.
R.I.P JEFF, ANOTHER REMINDER TO ALL TO LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.
Jeff my brother, you may be on your way to that big celebration out there,up there somewhere but we will always hear you down here.Like in a garden, with all the twigs and roots we know not what will shoot until the sunshing give you the energy to blossom.That how i remember you at the Harlem Rock Festival on the newtown savana;That was one or if not Gramacks frist stage performance befor a big crowd.Shotshirt of Antigua was the artist who performed after Gramacks and i remember clearly him saying: this guy is going to be a big star, his going to go far in the music scene,he was not the lead singer at that time, it was Alison Jno baptiste who left the band later and migrated to Canada,then Gramacks went to Gwada and the rest was history.Tothis day befor his death one of his dearest friend in Dominica is Loftus Emanuel, the promoter who gave them the brake in the Harlem Jam Festival.Now i would like to asked my wish be granted,(i hope people will echo that sentiment also)that for the 16th WCMF, an allstar band of Dominica’s musicians to honor JEFF JOE music.We must dwell on the Goodness of jeff and cherish the warm exprience that we had with him. There Comes A Time When We Must Say GOOD BYE. Thanks for the Memories, Jeff;It will always be with me. Gone but Not forgotten.
good idea culture yout. can we suggest a list of names? i can start, big 6, anison, sinki,gussie,gregory,hemple,gordon h,stye l.,that will be a representation of all the cadence bands of the seventies. let s have some more names.
I remember me as a little boy learning to play the guitar made a point of duty to see Jeff Jo and Grammacks perform at the Harlem rock festival on the Newtown savanah… with no money in pocket, that night i had no choice but to stoway… the band put on a spectacular performance that night that stayed with me up to this day..remember them all dressed up in P.Js …Thanks for the inspiration Jeff… may your soul rest it peace
REST IN PEACE BRO WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU IN THE MUSIC WORLD R I P
May your soul RIP jeff jo, indeed you was a great man, because even the wicked ones crying and saying how great you were and they never met anyone like you, so gloria to God, God has taken the best yet again from us but we give God thanks because he knows why
Maf, Thanks for giving us great and lasting music. Thanks for taking Dominica to the four corners of the earth. I can see you walking into the big sky waving the DA flag.
These words are ringing in my ears – Depuis le temp de creation…maintenant dans evolution…moin marche en la rue…mon dormie en la plui…
I recall the days when I would sit and listen to Grammacks rehearse at Omiga’s house in St. Jo in the 70’s. It was always an event when Grammacks came back home…
God never gives more than we can bear. My condolences to the entire family, especially Allen,Lenon (Scratchy), Toad, Kaim,Talma, and Mahailyah. God’s strength be with you all. His music will be a lasting memory in Dominica, and St. Joe.
BIG UP TTO THE SURVIVING FAMILLY DON’T BE SAD BE AS JOYFULL AS JEFF WAS HE’S BETTER OUT THERE,YOU MADE HISTORY IN YOUR COUNTRY, IT’S A SHAME NO ONE EVER TOLD YOU ALL THOSE NICE WORDS AND PRAISES,WHILE’ST YOU WERE ALIVE NOT EVEN A LITTLE RECOGNITION DURING INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS? GIVE PEOPLE WHAT THEY’re DUE DURING THEIR LIFETIME NOT WHEN THEY CCAN’T HEAR A WORD .FARE THEE WELL LONG TIMEBROTHER,YOU IN FRONT WE ARE LEFT BEHIND.
THUMPS UP FOR A MOMENT OF SILENCE 4 OUR DEAR BROTHER>>>>R.I.P JEFF JO
je’taime cheri. rip you will be missed
jah blessings on to u jeff jo and thanks for spending such little time with us in babylon
may you soul be filled with jah protection my brother,you did you time here on earth and it was a good one,R.I.P
jah blessings to u jeff jo and thanks for spending time with US IN JAH WORLD
Dimanche 13/11/2k11 tu as mis l’ambiance au Vélodrome de Baie-mahault “gwada”; 10 jours après tu nous quittes déja!!! ALAS!!!
May Your Soul REST IN PEACE Jeff!!
A TRUE DOMINICAN LEGEND!!! MY CONDOLEANCES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY!!!
WHAT A LOSS!!!
jah blessings to u jeff jo and thanks for spending time with US
R.I.P jeff joe u are a great son of de soil and ur music will be always be remembered.
R.I.P jeff joe u will be never be forgotten an ur music will always live on and on for ever.
rip love u & will miss u condolences to fam & to all dominicans truly a great artist’ loved ur music from english fan
my dear cuz never met you rest in peace.
jeff joseph is a true dominica he was proud of where he came from DA, all my prayers is with his family he will be miss by many here on the french island,RIP MY BROTHER
One never knows what they have until it is gone. I had the pleasure of seeing Jeff perform last year in New Jersey. He gave me a hug and told me that he was on his way back to Dominica but has o do a stop over in Guadeloupe. H said that there s no way he is going to miss the Creole festival. He was a down to earth person. To the family and friends, the people of St. Joseph, Dominica and to all those who knew him worked with him depest condolences. May his soul RIP as he has gone to meet his maker. the memories of his music will forver lives on. As one writer clearly stated that we should remember him on his birthday and they should declare his birthday a national day to remember his life. To those who knew him do not mourn his death but celebrate his life. Rest in Peace my brother.
RIP Jeff Joe. God’s Angels has escorted you to your maker. you’re not dead and so your music and legacy has just begun.
Gone but not forgotten. Your music will live on.A friendly face and great laugh you will be missed. I remember our last encounter at Crazy Coconuts just before the Independence I never knew that would be my last hug.
R I P
JEFF JO
rip and my condolences to the grieving…..the music which is magic will live on forever,,,,,never to be forgotten,,,guidance on ur trip to the meet father
R.I.P jeff jo, what really happen, y did they take u off the life support so fast, I know a lady who stayed on life support for a month and she’s alife and well. What was the rush, it’s a shame and I’m very disappointed in the person who gave the order, I’m angry, yet they ‘re saying they’re sad stupes. Why so soon, couldn’t live him longer, was he brain dead, so y? Shame, if it was PMH, he would still b on life support and could recorver. Its time we upgrade our hospital.
His music will never die
Rest in peace my friend
R.I .P JEFF JOSEPH,YOU MADE US PROUD DOMINICAN, YOU WILL BE MISSED,SURELY DESERVE A STATE FUNERAL.
was greatly appreciated and will be eternally remembered..
a dear friend, love always, will meet again
All bars in St Jo should be rocking some Jeff Jo this weekend. Let us celebrate his life on the St. Jo soil this weekend. May he rest in peace
everywhere in dominica not just st joseph
May Your Soul Rest In peace. My sympathies going out to his family and friends.
You will forever be remembered as one of Dominica’s greatest Sons.
On behalf of my family I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the family and many, many friends of Jeff Jo.
His music has been a part of my life ever since I was born. My mother was a huge fan, I am a huge fan and my children in turn, young as they are, are also huge fans.
Your music will live on Jeff Jo. We all love you. Thank you for your tremendous contribution to our music and culture.
Dominica… we have lost one of our own…RIP, Jeff Joseph, your music will live in my heart.My condolences to your family.
Grammacks we have lost one of your own…
RIP Jeff Joseph. You were truly a remarkable musician and entertainer. Your music will live on forever!!!
Words can’t desrcibe how I feel with his passing awaay. I know I have lost a true friend. I will always remember him for the good memories he has given me through his music. I cherish knowing him and his memory will forever live for me through his music.
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND
One more thing. I call on the Government to give Jeff Jo a STATE FUNERAL since he was an ambassador for Dominica. I also call on the Dominica Festival Commission to start earl so as to pay hommage or prepare a special tribute for Jeff at next years’s World Creole Festival. Nothing short of any of the above is not acceptable in my mind.
I will second that; it is well deserving
The (State)Funeral can be held in the People Stadium since we must expect the French to pour in just as they came for the Creole Festival. Just Giving my two pence. The Ministry of Sports and Culture please take note as the the Churches can be very small. PM please note as well.
Jeff was the most down to earth musical icon out there. His fame and popularity never led him to be anyone but himself. Always remaind grounded and true to the man he was. This man lived as a genuinely cool dude. He will be missed
DNO PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE….CAN YOU ADD ANOTHER BUTTON (LIKE FACEBOOK) SO IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY HIT A THUMBS DOWN, YOU ARE ABLE TO CORRECT?????? I KNOW NERVOUSNESS HAD A FEW PERSONS HITTING THE THUMBS DOWN IN ERROR.
you will be missed.
Rest in Peace Jeff we will surely miss that…..
Vibrant
Rustic vocal
The colours
The brightness
The Locks
The style
The swag
THE MUSIC
JEFF JO LIVES ON ……………
Many many condolences to Jeffs family and close friend at this time of sorrow.
Take courage.
From Jeffs fans here in the ‘cold country’….London, UK.
Natureislelover
SO SAD HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED CONDOLENCE TO ALL OF HIS FANS IN DA AND THE WORLD AND ALSO TO HIS FAMILY MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE
our iconic muzikal revolutionary ambasador is dead yet remain in my existence 4ever.his 1974 2 1976 colections r very potent.those r cauchemar.children take good care.stay up black brothers.nu horizon r jus a few of his artistik contribution 2 our nation dat is enbeded im my temple.4ever u liv.respect.
Rest In Peace My Brother
Jeff grew up with my (Lestrade) family in Senjo and i got to know him from there way back in the 70’s,met and spoke with him during my many visits to dominica also mmet and spoke with him this year for creole fest in the stadium..
A great musical and cheerful artist that can make any crowd jump dance to any beat…
Jeff will be sadly missed by many musical fans,friends and family members worldwide,,,gone but not forgotten..
I have been holding a musical tribute on SOCA FM especially for Jeff “Touches” Joseph,as i share condonlences with family and friends online.
A true Legend.Loved by your sen joe posse.Our heart goes out to your family.Sad day for Dominica.condolense from the Serrant family in London
IM SITTING HERE READING THIS AND IM CRYING JEFF I SAW YOU PERFORM AT THE 15 WCMF AND AS ALWAYS WAS MESMERIZED I HAD NO IDEA THAT THIS WAS THE LAST TIME I WOULD SEE YOU PERFORM LIVE YOU WILL SURELY BE MISSED BY ME AND THE MILLIONS OF FANS OUT THERE YOU WERE ALWAYS RUSHING BUT ALWAYS TOOK THE TIME TO SAY HELLO. RIP
Big respect for this guy !!!!
Jeff and Grammacks played half-time at the Super Bowl,America’s biggest sports event.Not many stars can say they achieved that.My condolences to his entire family.
Like an eagle you took flight with your musical career, with cutting edge stability and strength, You were our national hero in the eyes of many, you touched the very core of our cultural heritage giving light to our country’s numerous talent. Go he has prepared a place for you, gone but you will never be forgotten. Grammacks international was just a name you were the very breath of the group. RIP my brother
“Death comes like a thief in the night and robs humanity us of countless, priceless relationships”-Pastor James Bell (At a funeral in 1986)
RIP son of the soil. You have gone to meet your maker but we your people will never forgot you. To the family my deepest condolences, take courage and place everything in the hands of the lord. Eternal rest grant unto him oh lord and let your perpetual light shine upon him, may his soul RIP
RIP…Jeff Joe
You’re true legend
You made it through the world of music. You made us feel the love and enjoy the highs from your message. You have also shared it with us and the world over so many times and in so many ways without selfishness and you have surely made Dominica and this world a better place. Now its time to move on into the future,reap the fruits of your labor and touch the face of God.
You are not dead but passed on. You will not be wasted.
Thank you Jeff Joe.
MY SYMPATHIES GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY OF OUR BELOVED JEFF JO. HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND OF MINES AND WE SHARED MONENTS OF JOY AND LAUGHTER WHILE I WORKED IN SXM APLACE HE VISITED QUITE OFTEN AND STAYED AT THE RESORT WHERE I WORKED. HE ALWAYS GOT THE VIP SERVICE FROM MYSELF AND ADAM DUPUIS. JEFF JO WAS VERY WELL LOVED AND WE WILL REMEMBER HIM FOR A VERY LONG TIME TO COME. ALAS BRO I HAVE THE CHANCE TO HUG YOU DURING THE FESTIVALE DWEVAY AT KRAZY KOKONUT AND YOU MENTIONED HOW I TREATED WELL IN SXM. MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE AND I LOVE YOU ALWAYS
GO HEAD BRO YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE.YES JAHHHHHHH
RIP my brother and friend
My deepest sympathies goes out to the family of our very Jeff Joseph. He was a good friend to a lot of us and an icon.
my condolences to all who are grieving. its sad that pple only recognize the importance of someone after dey have passed away..i hope u all were able to give him his flowers while alive.. my hope is dat those of us who are alive will die in Christ and be sure of our destiny..if we miss heaven we miss it all. R.I.P big bro
I will always remember and be proud of JEFF and Gramacks when through the PM -OJ Seraphin administration in 1979 appeared at the SUPER BOWL in the USA and being the only Band ever from the OECS to play at this MEGA stage TO MILLIONS ALL OVER THE WORLD ..THE LARGEST AUDIENCE EVER OF JEff AND GRAMACKS .. doing DA proud
I have that same memory. In fact that was the first time I saw the professional band Grammacks, because prior to that, I just knew these young kids who had started a band, and I used to tease them that they couldn’t play one song the same way twice. Then I left home and next time I saw them was performing at the Super Bowl. Jeff was always a sweet person. What a loss!
I have that same memory. In fact that was the first time I saw the professional band Grammacks, because prior to that, I just knew these young kids who had started a band, and I used to tease them that they couldn’t play one song the same way twice. Then I left home and next time I saw them was performing at the Super Bowl. Jeff was always a sweet person. What a loss!
my condolences to the family, st joe sista’s and brotha’s. gone but will neva be forgotten.we can use st joe savannah to host the funeral. SON OF THE SOIL.
I would like to send out condolences to the Family of Mr Jeff, Jeff Joe, Joseph, and to all the pass and present members of the Gramacks organization.First, I must say that growing up with Jeff and the original members of Gramacks was like a schooling for me. With Jeff an examples that kept me in line of show business.Secondly, Dominica has lost an icon. what jeff have done for creole music will live on for a very long time. As a Dominican singer performer, entertainer I’m still in shook.I don’t know what to say, but to his family and friends Jeff is in a better place, and he is safe. In God we trust. May his soul rest in peace!!! R. I. P.Always my bro in our creole Music!!!!!!One Love!!!!!!Super L!!!!!!!
Always on target Super “L” you`re one of our many legends and while you and the others are still with us let us say “THANK YOU” for all you have done for the good of Dominica and continue to do in an effort to promote Love for country and enableing our youths to live and learn from people like you. God love and protection always. PEACE.
your music all around me and its hurting you’re gone. I dont know you personally Jeff but your music inspires me, it brings joy to me, it makes me very very happy. May your soul Rest In Peace, you were and will always be a TRUE ICON.
RIP JEFF JOE
Most extremely good people dont last to long, u were one of our good / great artist to ever come from our land ,while u were with us u did make us proud jah bless . its funny to say rip cause i know u are at rest but with the music .
Like a comet
Blazing ‘cross the evening sky
Gone too soon
Like a rainbow
Fading in the twinkling of an eye
Gone too soon
Shiny and sparkly
And splendidly bright
Here one day
Gone one night
Like the loss of sunlight
On a cloudy afternoon
Gone too soon
Like a castle
Built upon a sandy beach
Gone too soon
Like a perfect flower
That is just beyond your reach
Gone too soon
Born to amuse, to inspire, to delight
Here one day
Gone one night
Like a sunset
Dying with the rising of the moon
Gone too soon
Gone too soon
RIP Jeff Joseph
(Lyrics “Gone too soon” by Michael Jackson)
It Was a pleasure knowing you my
brother,had many memorial times with de I
May JAH GUIDE BE WITH DE I ITENUALLY
ONE LOVE;;
ROCKEE,as he always hail de I
you said hi, unknowingly your last,then a friend shouted Jeff Joe called you.Looked around, your arm waving merrily on. A musical icon you’ve been and always will be. R.I.P brother, your music will continue to promote your beloved island DOMINICA
I can’t believe it jeff is gone he was one of the great musician who came from Dominica . He is gone but his music will live on. R.I.p
Legend gone to rest
RIP. You will be missed
Hope his godly, spiritual works outnumber his mortal ones. May he rest in peace.
Rest in peace Jeff, my Brother and friend, You are gone but will not be forgotten. St Joe, Dominica and the entre Caribbean has lost an Incredibly Gifted and loving Man.
a true brother, I will miss him forever. my last converstaion was him playing main stage at st.lucia jazz 2011. keep pleaying bro, on the night shift.
ON Behalf of the Haitian president COMPAS , WE Sadly extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the late Jeff Joseph ,.,,.,He will be missed by all his colleague from the 15th world creole music festival ,..,may his soul REST IN PERFECT PEACE ,,..,
That thumbs down is an error
May God comfort you all at this time of your loss. May you all find the courage in your faith in God. Jeff we will surely miss you.
From the Serrant and Cuffy family in New York.
May God comfort your family at this time of bereevement. May you find strength in your faith in god. Jeff we will surely miss you.From Serrant and cuffy family in New York
sympathy going out to the family of jeff joseph especially his sister mahalia it wasnt easy but it was worth it
R.I.P,JEFF JOE YOU MADE ME A PROUD DOMINICAN WHEN I USED TO LIVED IN THE FRENCH ISLAND MARTINIQUE BACK IN THE 80S,THE FRENCH PEOPLE LOVED YOU,YOU WERE REPRESENTING DOMINICA WHICH MUCH DOMINICAN DIDNT AWARE ABOUT BACK THEN ,MATTERFACT JEFF JOSEPH WAS MORE PROPULAR IN THE FRENCH ISLANDS THAN HIS COUNTRY BACK THEN,DOMINICA LOST AN ICON,I HOPE THE GOVERNMENT WILL HELD A STATE FUNERAL FOR JEFF JOSEPH,
The Caribbean has lost another Great music Icon. Jeff Joseph known for his intoxicating music cadence-lypso in the local Creole. I remember visiting Martinique and Guadeloupe many years ago and dancing to the rhythmic beat of Grammacks. His music will live on forever and condolences to his family. Au revoir Jeff, Bon Voyage et Beaux Reves.
Dominica cry and the Creole world over – you were a pillar of support, inspiration and love Jeff Jo. How can we continue to live without you Jeff Jo but one thing for sure is that you’ve left your mark on all who knew you.
RIP Jeff Jo
R.I.P. Its gonna be hard but god will give us the strength that we need. We know that ur in a better place. Much love.
On behalf of my family my sincere condelences to the JOSEPH family (Kmus,Scrathie,Paula, Allen,Mahilia,Kids & the rest)Hold strong our prayers are with you all.
Babooleee. Big up partner from Ceril JOSEPH{JOE C”}hang in there bro peace and love to the entire family.
Only the good die young. R.I.P.
Rest in “Peace”Jeff.
A real loss. May his soul rest in peace, and may his music live on. Sincere condolences to the family.
To Jeff Joe Family, you should be proud he left a legacy,, a true Patriote, a soldier that represent Dominica with his talent,, Arh Jean Senjoe ,,,, RIP my Brother.
RIP Jeff. Kondoleyanss ba tou fanmiw. Respect From Martinique. Issia ou té an real superstar. We will love you forever. Nou pé ké janmè oubliéw.
Foss and bigupto this great dominican star.
what every age he saw ,he look dam good.
gone to soon why,anyway god knows best
I’m from Guadeloupe, and I know Jeff Joseph’s songs since I’m 5! I say yes! You were one of the best Jeff! One, Two, Three, Everybody is going up to heaven. RIP.
rest in peace jeff.very sad
Un soucoyant chebey jeff jo mais bon diex ca gardeye. RIP
R.I.P JEFF
A bright spark…..a joyful soul…..a blessing to humanity……
Thank you Jah for everything good.
Pray for us Dear brother
End of the physical Jeff Joseph but he is spiritually alive and kicking. Rest in Peace Jeff. We love you aan dthe Grammacks memories remain.
Vincent Rolle Houston Texas
Rest in Peace Jeff, st Joe, Dominica and the entire Caribbean will miss you.
If Ever someone represented Dominica well, it was Jeff Joseph, His music, his charm, his personality was truely Dominican,what we were all brought up to be,he was my Friend and Brother,we grew up together and I know and love the man.I sincerely think that the Government of Dominica should declare Jeff Joseph Birthday as a National Holiday in his Honor for our young generation to emulate.
My cond to the josephfamily and the trocard my pray a with you all he was my cuz
On behalf of staff of Invest Dominica Authority we extend our deepest sympath to the family of Jeff Joseph, our friend and consultant to the FWI.
y do good people go so soon and the evil one stay forever RIP ur music will on in my heart
RIP my friend you have been a true St. Joe Roots Man. You are in a better place.
Today is one of the saddest days of my life as I mourn the loss of a true legend. I remember being a child when Grammacks would come home to Senjoe from tour. We would all gather to watch them practice. I love you Jeff Joe RIP
My cond to the josephfamily and the trocard my pray a with you all he was my cuz
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of the legendary Jeff Joseph of Gramacks Power Union / Gramacks International / Gramacks New Generation.
you will long be remembered for your talent gifted from god just had to be natured, i was happy to be a part of your fame a musical icon from senjoe always a leader. The initial years of Grammacks bonded us as family RIP my boy.
Repose en Paix mon frère Jeff Joseph…last time we saw each other was at a fabulous night of entertainment at SOB’s in New York…God Bless you bro – I know as you arrive up there you will start getting things pumping – you will have lots of help up there – u better get Jimmi Hendrix as your guitarist…anyway, we down here know that when we finally get up there, you will have the place rocking for us…hold tight!
Jeff my dear you will forever be remembered, you were a true friend indeed…Thought your body left us today, your music will forever live on…Rest in Peace my brother..My sympathy to your family and Grammacks…We loved you in Saint Lucia.
a true icon… r.i.p jeff jo
GOODBYE TO A LEGEND SO MANY MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS LOOKED UP TO YOU GUYS MUSIC! LONG LIVE CADENCE LYPSO
rip
adence lypso king he will long be remember
Jeff Joseph will surely b missed!!! was very entertaining on stage… i loved all his songs.. one of my fav is mwen chabay un socouyant!!!
RIP JEFF JOSEPH!!!
the king of cadence lypso he will long be remember may his soul rest in peace
Jeff, my brother my hart gos out to your family, U were my next door neighbor ,i grue up know you ,may GOD look over you and forgive you all wrong you may have dot and enter you into Haven ,,,,and a small pray for all, O GOD protect us during our stay on earth and under it and during the day of judgement,O YOU all Merciful…saalaam/peace, to you my bro JEFF,,,…
the lord is with u.jj rest in peace
your music is special to me so i will keep on playing it till i die
JEFF JOSEPH to DOMINICA is like bob marley to jamiaca.
May the family be comforted with the faith that he is with our heavenly father.
His love will always be in you all heart.
May his soul rest in peace.
i am a number fan of jeff you did great for dominica may your soul rest in peace.
No matter where you went, you never forgot Dominica. R.I.P Jeff. I will never stop playing your music. I grew up on this stuff.
i sympathise with the family and friends of Jeff Joseph.Though he will be missed his music will live on!
rip jeff joseph
reposer en paix…un geant
I KNOW THAT HE ENJOYED LIFE TO THE FULLEST.
LORD STRENGHEN HIS FAMILY AT THIS MOMENT OF
GRIEF. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THOSE HE
LEFT TO MOURN. MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE.
You will be missed, my brethren, may your sould rest in peace. Pioneer gone but forgotten.
Romans 8:1-10
1There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
2For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
3For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
4That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
5For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
6For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
7Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
8So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
9But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
10And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
Am I missing something here?
My Prayers go out to the family of Jeff Jo. May you rest in peace. Your legend will always be remembered.
We have lost a good musical icon of Dominica and the world. May his soul rest in peace. Jeff’s music will live on. Blessings!
My prayers go out to the family of Jeff. Rest in Peace, my dear friend Jeff.
R.I.P The people of St. Joseph has lost one of our son of the soil. We salute and give praises to you and I am sure the lord has prepare a place for you. Jeff! you have gone but not forgotten. Coming me and the Community of St. Joe……………….
My sympathy goes out to his family, he will surely be missed…you are gone but will never be forgotten…
Rest in Peace — You will be missed -you provided many moments of wonderful music for us
Jeff Joseph will surely be missed. He was one of my inspirations always willing to help in any way he could. His words were always positive and encouraging. Thank you Jeff for your support and wisdom. I’m honored to have known you.
RIP Jeff J. You were a true Dominican icon. You remained true to your roots and I admire that. I hope that Dominica pays true tribute to Jeff the way that Guadeloupe did to Patrick St Eloiat his passing.
Who is going to promote the WCMF in Guadeloupe and Martinique. He did a tremendous job.
My sincerest condolescence to the Family of Jeff Joe in St Joseph and where ever you are located. His memories will definitely live on so bask in those memories and lean on the Everlasting arms who will bring you through this sad moment. May the good Lord shower you with his love and comfort in your time of sorrow. RIP Jeff. Your legend lives on!
I will miss YOU JEFF JO at the next festival (if I live to see it). Ti Vehmin La douce…
Jeff music jamming on http://www.socafm.co.uk.
Sad sad R.I.P JJ. Ur music will liv on. Condolences to JJ family and frens in St. Joseph.
R.I.P JEFF JO YOU WILL BE MISSED
we will miss you.dominica will miss you.god bless.
he has left us with messages please dont let his messages go in vain, “ale’ mwen ka ale’ ho ale’ mwen ka ale’ pyes moun paka we’te’ mwen se’ ale’ mwen ka ale’ ho, men si-w vle’konnet ki moun ou ye’ avanse’ fe pogwe’ e’ pwen doule, konet ki moun ou ye’ menm si ou de’lapide’ pa awe’te’,” wow what a message……..I AM GOING, IS GO I’M GOING, NOBODY IS NOT STOPPING ME, BUT IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHO YOU ARE, ADVANCE, PROGRESS, TAKE PAIN, KNOW WHO YOU ARE, EVEN IS YOU ARE BEATEN DONT STOP.
R I P My brother you still young my people sometimes we have to look in to ourself sometime life style. like smoke drinking rum.symptoms of kindney liver problem.smokeing drinking rum .
I new you when i was growing up in st joe as a littel boy jeff i can never forget you were my uncle’s and dad friends now you are gone i will never forget you jeff! RIP
lastnite i der playin some of ur music and now am hearing dat news…..r.i.p jeff joe…a tru legend..ur music will leave on forever…
rip cus,gone but not forgotten,you will surely be missed,your music will live on,you surely had made us proud,in presenting cadence music to africa and the world,to all of dominica hold your heads up high,this is a blessed son of our land.
R.I.P…your music will live on.
So sad to learn of the passing of a true son of the soil. Dominica and the entire world has lost a true legend. You will always be remembered. R.I.P my Bro.
RIP Jeff Joe! To his family:My deepest condolences!
i can’t believe jeff joseph why
OH!!!!!
THIS IS A HUGE BLOW IN MY HEART.
JEFF JOSEPH IS MY TRUE FRIEND AND ONE OF MY FAVORITE SINGER…MI DEBA…MI DEBA..
WE SANG ALL OVER FROM PARIS ,LES ANTILLES LA DOMINIC, NEW YORK.OFTEN TIMES WE PERFORM ON THE SAME STAGE. MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY ..MAY GOD AND HIS ANGELS WELCOME YOU IN PARADISE.RIP MY BROTHER.
he is still there with us just remember this
with all your fame Jeff you were so down to earth,lessons to be learnt for all.where ever your spirit is at this moment i am sure that you will continue to Bless our hearts with your music and friendly memories.As a Dominican you made us proud and now that your time has come and gone your memories will live onnnnnn and onnnnn soldier.R.I.P!!!
R.I. P JEFF JO! {JJ}Dominica has lost an icon a true legend and ambassadore you will surely be missed by all but your music lives on God wants you to continue your hard work in heaven. Glad i recently saw you performed at the just concluded 15 W.c.m.F.lets celebrate Jeff Jo`s with a moment of silence both in Dominica and the wider world. Reminds me of the sad day when Bob Marley passed. My prayers goes out to his family and friends like BRIGO, SIMON SERRANT, SCRATCHE and the entire village of senjo we all feel your loss.
may y soul r.i.p much respect to u, u deserve a state funeral my brother
wow Jeff……………….loved his music,every time would see him in sxm,would get so excited,my mom is from dominica,so was proud to have meet him a few times,passing through in sxm or on the market place in dominica,where i would always look for his music…..R.I.P my friend.
R I P JEFF JOSEPH IF THE LORD IS YOUR SHEPHERD EVEN THOUGH YOU WALK THROUGH THE DARK VALLEY OF DEATH, YOU SHOULD NOT BE AFRAID. GOD OUR PREFECT SHEPHERD AND HOST.PROMISES TO GUIDE AND PROTECT US THOUGHOUT OUR LIFE AND TO BRING US INTO HIS HOUSE FOREVER.
WOW,I CAN BELIEVE IT JEFF IS GONE OH JAH LIGHT UR LIGHT PON UR SON JEFF,U WILL REMEMBER BY DA WORLD UR MUSIC WILL LIVE WIT US FOR IVA R.I.P BRO
we just lost a valuable asset of our country it is so sad rip jeff joseph.
R.I.P Jeff sad moments for St. Joe City/ jeff Joe lane. U Made us proud jeff especially in St. Joseph u will surely be missed. GONE TO SOON!! Tears!
Really sad to hear, as i heard this, theis song of urs came to mind..” Oh Madona, Oh madona, aforce ou ka fete sa bien, abas wom ou ti ni on wayah..” gonna miss u…RIP
THIS IS VERY STRANGE… THIS MORNING I WAS LISTENING TO OLDTIME GRAMACKS MUSIC ON MY WAY TO WORK..IN HOUSTON TEXAS….REST IN PEACE MUSICAL MASTER…..
Rest in peace my partner, and deepest condolences going out to your family. Dominica has lost a good musician of the soil. You will be missed but your music will live on with us forever.
i wonder y someone would give this a thumbs down? smh. I enjoyed jeff jo’s performance at this years festival. i just cant believe this man has left us. Your memory will surely live on through your music
my y
our soul rip
RIP Jeff Jo. A true patriot and ambassador. You have left an indelible mark. Your BIG shoes will be very hard to fit in.
my your soul rest in peaceou will be greatly missed
SO SAD! R.I.P Jeff. U Made us proud in ST JOSEPH ur gone but will neva be forgotten. The ppl in St joe are in tears especially “JEFF JOE LANE” gone 2 soon. Condolences 2 the Family.
We just lost a true Dominican ICON! R.I.P Jeff Jo!! You will live on through that song we will never forget Yo Chabya un Sycouyant” Oui ca tan sa mois dieu, yo chabya un sycouyant, Guadelope, Guadelope, Marie Galante, Marie Galante!
I liken Jeff Jo’s music to Bob Marley’s .. the older it gets, the better it sounds. My friend, you were the consummate performer and you and your music will live on. I love u and I will miss u. I pray your soul rests in eternal peace.
R.I.P Jeff Joe Gone 2 soon, will surely be missed in St. Joe. Our Very own legend Gone n will neva be forgotten. My deepest condolences goes out to Jeff friends n Family in St. Joseph.
my deepest condolences to the family and people of st joe and to dominica on a whole one of our greatest son of the soil is gone but his good works will live on rest in eternal peace my brother.
Rest in Peace Jeff and warmest condolences to your family and colleagues in the cadence music industry.
let the light of Jeff jo shine in St joe, you have gone,but you will be in St joe forever Jeff.
Rest in Peace Brother Jeff. you thrilled the world with your style of music. I enjoyed every moment every piece of music you gave us. you were a true friend and one I have truly lost. The memories you have given us will forever remain, your music will live forever especiall with me. You will forever be remembered by me always a CADENCE LOVER.
Thank you my brother, my friend, my country man .A true Dominican icon, we are all going to miss you.May your beautiful soul rest in peace. we thank you again.NUFF Respect!!!!
RIP Jeff……
Real Grammacks, JM Harmony, & Cadence-lypso fan…RIP my bro….we’ll surely miss your voice
Whata ting!
Lord please give I and I the strength. Dominica’s Bob Marley of Cadence Lypso is gone to a higher place.
R.I P my dearest bro…
We have lost a very talented fellow dominican. May his soul rest in peace.
I remember jeff musics from my grand mother in Dominica days, a couple of month i found his music on u-tube at work in the office my colege enjoy his music. We are sad, we are going to celebrate his new life on friday 25th nov it week end. He is just resting from a tired tripe.
jeff , may your soul R I P,
DNO allow me to make a correction. Jeff musical career began in dominica when the boys fro Grammer Scool and saint Mary academy decided to collaborate thus the name Grammacks. Jeff and Grammacks moved to Guadeloupe where there were more opportunities for recording and performing . The same with bands like exile, milestones, even Black affairs from Margot wisely area. Knowing jeff he would correct you on that – Please verify
shut up stupids
ALL THE WORDS I SHOULD BE READING HERE SHOULD BE IN CELEBRATION OF MR.JEFF JOSEPH’S LIVE. NOT SHUT UP STUPIDS. WHERE IS YOUR SYPATHECTIC HEART ON THIS SAD AND GREVIOUS DAY. PLEASE, IF YOU HAVE NOTHING GOOD TO SAY OF THE LOST OF A LOVED ONE,DON’T SAY.
YES I DIS IS TRUE,HIS MUSIC START IN HIS HOMELAND D.A.AS BOB SAY THEY GOT SOMUCH TING TO SAY RIGHT NOW THEY GOT SOMUCH TO SAY ON JO R.I.P
yes that s correct. i heard it enough from my musician brothers. jeff sure lit up the stage. now he is lighting it up with the band of angels. adieu mon frere.
I have known few people in my half century on earth whom I liked more. Jeff was a cool, down-to-earth, humble, people person. He was my friend. I will miss him. Hope to see him on the other side.
R.I.P Jeff u will be missed but your music will leave on forever in our hearts.
St Joe is cryng for Jeff Jo. you will be miss
Rest In Peace Jeff. You us proud, a good role model of what being Dominican is all about!
ONLY JAH KNWS,GIVE THANKS FOR LIFE JEFF YOU GONE,YOU WILL FOR EVER HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART GROWING UP IN SENJO,I’VE ALWZ WANTED TO BE LIKE YOU,I KNW YR ORIGINAL SONGS WORD FOR WORD I AM A PROUID SENJO NATIVE JUST KNWING YOU FRM SENJO.GRAMAZ INT FOR LIFE.
He was a Domicincan but he was so loved in Guadeloupe and Martinique. He’s sprent the whole summer holidays in Guadeloupe to sing for our pleasure.We too will miss him.
I will really miss u boo!!
JEFF JO IS A MUSIC ICON IN DOMINICA. HE IS DEAD, BUT HIS SPIRIT WILL LIVE ON IN HIS MUSIC. HE WILL BECOME A LEGENDARY FIGURE. THAT IS WHAT BEING A STALWART IN YOUR CAREER IS ALL ABOUT. I WILL CERTAINLY REMEMBER JEFF JO WHEN I DANCE TO AND SING POPULAR SONGS LIKE ‘SOUCOUYANT’, ‘MARTILDA’,’MI DEBAI’, ‘POLITICS’, AND MANY MORE VIBRANT AND PULSATING ONES. LIVE ON JEFF JO.
Oh! it’s so sad 2 hear dat u’ll no longer be on our stage.Jeff,u’ll be remembered in D/ca always.I knw dat people are crying in Gwada,Madinina,Paris,New York and oh!river of tears in DOMINICA.2 da fmly,be strong cause such is life.R.I.P. JEFF JO. u’ll always be remembered.
But look King Bef… Emile Depooter says Jeff is not dead. He says he has reliable info…I’m confused!!! someone should check Emile Depooter
RIP.Jeff Joe. Thankfully you were born in Dominica. I am so proud of you. You have been an icon on our music landscape. You never shirked. Always full of energy and love. We will have pleasent memories through your scores of recorded work.
Jeff performed multi genre and had the strongest and most memorable voice in the cadence era.
jeff was telling me just last week in the studios of rci martinique that he was really satisfied with the sound he got at the WCMF show.we spent a good while boasting about the WCMF.he had a reggae show on sunday nights on RCI.he did an excellent job for dominica.my brother you will always be in our hearts.to your children father mounia and close ones be strong
Rest In Peace cousin Jeff Joseph.You will be truly missed by your loved ones.
yester day was my grand ma now u wat i going ion who next
Farewell my Brother I wish you eternal peace. Thank You for the meaningful contribution you made to the art form. U were a true Ambassador to Dominica I will miss you forever. Gone too soon my Brother.
A sad day: Dominicans, we have lost a legend
R.I.P Jeff
One love
A Dominican Icon who will be sadly missed. The lord giveth and the Lord Taketh. Rest in peace my Brother
chambe wed pas molie….. so sad…
I’ve said this here several times – Dominica was the Mecca of music in the lesser Caribbean. It is because of people like Jeff Joe that we have Zouke and Soca music. A little bit of history. Trinidadians are claiming that soCA music was born in Trinidad when that is not so. It was King Shorty of Trinidad who came to Dominica, lived in Dminica who took Epi Mwen epi shorti from dominica back to Trinidad where the Trinidadians up the tempo of the calpso rhythm. It was the music of Jeff and our guys that made Decimus and Pierre Edourde transition from the GWO Kan to Zouke – all facilitated by the sweet Dominican cadence. I say all of this to highlight the magical work of Jeff Joseph. The man performed internationally and was adored because of his work. Voyage voyage mon frere
stop yuh nonsense. if if yuh speed up a tempo of one genre of music in order create a different genre then it’s something new and cant be said to be taken from somewhere else and that story is fake anyways…but respect and R.I.P to jeff joe
socalover u talking nonsense… up to now them trinis doing it to us… they have begun taking or following our bouyon style beats and calling it soca… u can hardly differentiate some ‘soca’ music with tripple kay or c.k…. what musician is saying is… trini had calypso… but then they up-tempo the music…change the groove and then called it soca… get it now… soca is just a up tempoed calypso when u think of it… why u think it’s so easy for daddy chess or dice and others to transition from calypso to soca
Thanks for your support ; I just didn’t think that socalover was worth the effort. An obvious ignoramus and arrogant to.
This Jeff’s moment hope socalover do some reading and educate him/herself.
WITH THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE, WHICH IS MUSIC, MR. JEFF JOSEHP,HAS BRING JOY AND HAPPINESS TO MANNY PEOPLE. MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE!! EVENTHOUGH, YOU ARE GONE IN THE FLESH
YOUR GOOD WORK ON THIS EARTH WILL CARRY ON IN THE HEARTS AND MIND OF THE PEOPLE. MAY YOUR SPIRIT LIVE FOREVER THROUGH THE MYSTICAL POWERS OF THE MOST HIGH GOD.
R.I.P
Am not a fan of cadence lypso music no more but Jeff JO I pray to GOD that he give you healing what ever sickness you got fast recovery.The lord will strengthen you and sustain you from your sickness.
Francis..He was sick, but is now dead.
he is dead
You didnt read the story? He is dead. May His soul rest in peace.
Read – He is already dead my brother. May his soul rest in peace!
R.I.P Brother Jeff. A true Dominican musical icon and hero has left us.
Let’s celebrate his life!!!!!!
Jeff you are gone but will not be forgotten, May Your Soul Rest in Peace, this is a great lost to Dominica, Great Icon
My condolences to the entire family
I still can’t believed he is dead,I heard on DBS Radio yesterday afternoon,He is sick and in hospital,And today he is gone,Tears are in my eyes.I hope we remember him for all the good things he has done for dominica.you see someone today next day you hear they dead.
Gosh! A mere mortal, yet Jeff Jo will live on through his musical contributions to us all. He did Dominica proud in his time among us. A true giver, an exemplary musical talent, without whom Cadence Music could not be the force that it is today. Peace brother, son of the soil, musical genius, ambassador extraordinaire.
may his soul rest in peace…cadence legend
RIP,DOMINICA WILL SURELY MISS YOU AND ALL YOUR FAN AROUND THE WORLD<PEACE BRO.
I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF JEFF’S DEATH,IN FACT JEFF IS A RELATIVE OF MY DAD AND BY ENTENSION ME.WHILE WE ALL MOURN FOR JEFF, HOWEVER, WE MUST NOT FORGET THE POUNDING HIS BODY AND BY EXTENSION HIS HEART USE TO TAKE SINCE 1972.
RIP Jeff Joe. Wasn’t really my generation but I last saw him perform live with Triple K in the Creole Festival. Was a nice connection of veteran and young Dominican artists.
Jeff Bro RIP. Your work will continue. That performance at the 2011 Festival means a whole lot- you came back to show the young musicians in Dominica what we are capable of . You delivered like the Jeff Joe of old. The younger folks will not get it but for those of us old enough to remember how you made us proud, we say thank you. As a musician I say thanks for your inspiration.
I hope the radio stations go into the archive a pull out the old albums of Grammacks and I also hope that those Bouyon musicians can learn the art of musical performing. Jeff Joe was the master of arrangements, dynamics, transitions , layovers etc. Jeff did not have the perfect melodious voice but he knew how to used the voice that he had to carry the lead vocals.
Jeff Joe was a house hold name in Guadeloupe, Martinique , and the French Antilles on a whole. The work of Jeff ,Gordon and others (milestones etc) did significantly help create the zouke music. I hope the government declare a day of mourning for a legend , a Dominican Icon.
while I was watching the funeral of the people who lost they lives in that horrific accident at home(SLU)online, I heard the news .. May he rest in perfect peace. A very sad day for many.
Thanx DNO… RIP My DA Brother … your music will always play on and on.. Thanks for your contribution to Dominica’s Music Industry…
It is a very sad day for we dominicans,For the passing of jeff joseph.I no jeff for many years,He was a great musican,He make we dominicans proud all over the world,My condolences going out to his family,Friends and the poeple in st joseph,May his soul rest in peace,I will miss you my brother.
I grew up listening to your music. Always entertaining and good music overall. I had the opportunity to attend one of your shows last year while visiting home, and it was the best money I’ve ever spend attending a show.. R.I.P and entertain the heavens with your gift.
R.I.P. JEFF JO
All you cannot read man! The breaking news caption is He is dead. What get well soon and speedy recovery business is that? Oh please people.
R.I.P. Jeff…. your music will live on forever.
stupid the story is updated. think before you talk dotish!
They are referring to an earlier headline (before his death was confirmed).
if you took the time to read this morning you would see that their comments are from since yesterday and this morning DNO just updated the story therefore, all the comments at the bottom are the ones from yesterday and this morning!!!!!!!!
Initially the release said he was in the hospital. DNO updated the post to state that he had passed away, hence the intial comments of get well soon!! SMH Just say RIP and move on nuh??
@ NMJ
Who stated that?
aww its so sad this just to say peeps enjoy your l;ife, Leave a way that will ensure you will meet your creator when your time is done –RIP fellow Dominican
Sad day in d/a especially for those who grew up on jeff joe music.My Condolences the family and friends of jeff.He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.Hold tight scratchy.Rest in peace Soldier!
R.I.P Jeff. You will be welcomed into “Musicians Heaven”. Play sweet Dominican cadence for the Most High. You will definitely be missed down here. Blessings!!
omg
i have to google that to make sure it’s true….
May you Rest In peace
you were Dominica’s own legend, Who would have thought you would Leave so soon. Rest In peace Comrade and to your Family may they be strong in this sad Moment.
On behalf of the First Serenade Band and Original Serenade Band from Pointe mitchel,Dominica,we wish to express to his family our sympathies and best wishes during this period.may the lord continue to bless you all.may the soul of the faithful departed,may he rest in peace.thanks Jeff Jo,you served us well.
My sympathies to the entire family. Dominica, the Caribbean and the entire world have lost a great man. May he live on through his music.
my sympathies goes out to his family in this sad time…rip
Two weeks ago I had a couple of my st Lucian friends with me on a trip and pone of the CD’s in my car happen to be song from grammacks to include that famous medley and interestingly my Lucian friends new those songs word for word. They told me that they grew up on those songs in St Lucia. I also met a horn player ( backed up greats like Bob Marley) he told me that he backed up jeff joe with Grammacks back in the grammacks era.His comment to me was Jeff joe is a legend. Like one person said Jeff Joe is an Icon -So true. I hope that we name some thing after Jeff and that we place a monument with a Jeff Joe statue somewhere in St joseph. Before Kassav and zouke music the French people adored Jeff like one of their own.
rip jeff
MY CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY
Jeff wishing you a speedy recovery, God will see you through this trust in him ,I have always loved you and your music.
DNO please confirmed that Jeff Jo is dead..
to his family I say accept my hold strong,he will mist by many here because we love his music,say day for dominicans
R.I.P JEFF,YOUR MUSIC WILL LIVE ON !
JAH BLESS YR SOUL JEFF JO,FRM SENJO CITY WIT MUCHH LOVE.YOU PUT SENJO ON THE WORLD MAP MUCH RESPECT TO YOU…
Dominica has lost one of its icons. May his soul rest in peace.
hi I live in guadeloupe and just learn jeff joseph is dead is it true
yea it is=…so sad
hi I live in gwada and I just learn jeff joseph is deab is it true
R.I.P Jeff just pass away this afternoon. The village of St.Joseph is in morning
Jeff jo i hope you get better very soon,God will guide you give you the strengh to get up and sing for all those who loves you.My prayres are with you and your families in st joseph and overseas.
I give Jeff Jo his flowers every and any time. As a little boy with musical aspirations I saw Jeff Jo and Grammacks (original) and that day remains an indelible part of my memory. I listened to the first night of the Creole festival 2011 and I said yes that is vintage Jeff Joe. One of the most talented front man in our region ; his ability to lock into the band is quite enchanting. Jeff’s has a remarkable stage personality like the naturally gifted artist Jeff can turn that persona on instantly. I recall being at a show at soB’s in NY where Jeff was just a spectator like I was. I found out that Jeff was in the audience when the first Haitian Band called him out and invited him to the stage. Before he was called on stage Jeff was lauded for being an influence on these musicians even while they were young boys in Haiti.( Haiti has and continue to produce excellent bands and musicians)As a Dominican I was proud to hear that Grammacks and Jeff Joe had done that much for us Dominicans.
Another interesting experience with Jeff joe is that I recall performing on a line up that included Jeff and Jeff’s backstage prep routine was a shocker to me. I thought that after all these years of performing that Jeff would just walk on to the stage and deliver but no while we sat back stage waiting we were checking out Jeff Joe doing his rituals- To the unknowing eye it would appear that he was extremely nervous but this is what the pros do – the breathing excercises , the pep talking, motivational chants etc- it was rather interesting- Jeff the ultimate pro.
I am confident that Jeff will fight this battle – for those of us who know Jeff well – Jeff has triumphed over many trials including drug addiction. When I see jeff today and remember what it was like for Jeff in Guadeloupe back in the late 80’s early 90’s – Jeff Joe is a fighter,a survivor , a come back kid. I wish you well always for you have inspired me .
Yo dir grammacks te kay kwase, dedcepsion epir frustracion qui sey sa mwe dir zort. Your work is not yet done bro.
GET WELL JEFF…MAY GOD SHINE HIS DIVINE LIGHT UPON YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE. ONE LOVE JEFF.
HOW CAN JEFF GET WELL WHEN HE IS DEAD.
YOU HAVE TO LEARN TO REPECT AND ACCEPT DEATH.
TODAY, IS JEFF TOMORROW MIGHT BE MINE. ONLY ONE WAY TO BORN BUT DEATH COMES IN MANY WAYS. THST’S WHY WE HAVE TO BE PREPARED AT ALL TIME TO MEET OUR MAKER. I WOULD LOVE HIM TO BE AROUND US TO BUT HAS NO POWER OVER DEATH. ONLY GODS HOLD THAT POWER.
I KNOW HIS DEAD.R I P JEFF JOE
Nuff love to my coz jeff joseph may his soul rest in peace one love coz
Jeff I wish you a speedy recovery. Get well soon buddy, we need you. I know your Dominican people love you dearly but as a Lucian I love you even more ohhh the music who can forget you are not in this battle alone you will pull through.You are in our prayers God bless. To all my Dominican people let us all pray and belive God is in charge.
RIP Jeff Jo.. Still can’t believe this
May the mercy and blessing of the Most High be with you. Wishing you the best of health and full recovery. JAH BLESS.
your bud,
Best wishes Cuz. Get well soon from the other set of Josephs in the US and all over the world.
Guvie
my heart go out to u jeff.with the help of god u will be well soon.praying for u.one love.
uncle jeff…… it is so hard just thinking what if… but God is in control he knows best. love u uncle and wish u Gods blessings and a speedy recovery
So sad ….. Don’t know for certian but heard from a contact that he died. My sincere condolences to family and friends.
The man not dead
just informed that he passed away shortly. if this is the case then my deepest sympathy to his family and friends. just saw the man the other day…life not easy eh!
Get well uncle Jeff.. oh brother life is still life. We are a resilient bunch but please get well soon.
its sad to hear. these guys have doen a great deal for our country. a tribute concert should be organized for people like jef and chubby. where new and different artist would atleast one of their songs with all the top musician in Da. these guys will pass oneday. we got to give them thier props now not when they die
god is good he will get well soon
My love , and dedication goes out to Jeff Joseph wishing you a speedy recovery. Love you always. from your girl in SXM.
Lord watch over him and let your will be done..but while watching over him Lord,if there is no recovery,prepare him for your Kingdom.Give strength to his family and watch over them too.In cases like that,we who are not his family but love him as much still feel the sting.Be strong folks…God is in control.
I luv this
wishing u speedy recovery
jeff joseph. the Lord has healed you before and there is nothing that we can ask of Him that He cannot deliver. I believe that yo will be ok and live to give glory to God Almighty telling the world of His love and mercy. Hsve faith J and just believe no doubting.Thank you Lord Jesus for having mercvy on Jeff Joseph and use him for your own purpose, remiond the world that You are Lord. Amen.
GOD IS NOT FOR THE DEAD . PLEASE DONT PRAY FOR THE DEAD.NO MERCY FOR THE DEAD HIS WORKS WILL SET HIM FREE.THATS FOR YOU. @ stupes.
Wishing you a successful recovery Jeff. All Prayers go out to you and that you come back stroger than ever. One Love
God’s blessing. May God see u through this and give you health and strength.
OHH MY BOY JJ BOY I PRAY THAT GOD WILL HEAL YOU BRO, GOD IS GOOD HE HAS HEALED YOU BEFORE HE WILL HEAL YOU AGAIN MY LOVE. I’LL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS
Hoping and prayering for you jeff jo.speedy recovery
wish u a speedy recovery jeff…
that,s my cuss,i pray god bless and keep him,and bring him back to health.
Greeting from the netherlands, hope you feel better Jeff, we love your music.
GET WELL SOON JEFF JO OUR PRAYS GOES OUT TO YOU
we love you, dear brother
hope u feel better soon jeff jo we need u for the coming years of festivals and as our goodwill ambassador we need u to continue the good works. a speedy recovery to you my friend
So sorry to hear that man. I wish you a speedy and full recovery.
You are an icon of Dominican culture. I really hope you pull through.
Get well soon Mon Frere. You are in our prayers. Jah Love and Blessings your way.
THERE DIDN’T TAKE LONG TO TAKE HIM OFF LIFE SURPORT YYYYYYYYYYY Thats a shame