Heartfelt tributes have been pouring in for one of Dominica’s aspiring youths, Daniel Panthier, who died over the weekend.
Dominica News Online (DNO) has confirmed that the youth advocate from the community of Point Michel was found in an unresponsive state on the morning of February 26, 2022, at a home in Morne Daniel.
Panthier, who recently celebrated his 24th birthday two days before his passing, was at the time employed at the Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC) as the Executive Assistant.
In a statement, the DAIC expressed their appreciation for the impact which he had on all connected to the chamber.
“Daniel will fondly be remembered by the stakeholders of the chamber for his great customer service and pleasant encounters in fulfilling his duties,” the association said.
Reacting to the news, Parliamentary Representative for the Point Michel Constituency, Denise Charles described Panthier as an individual who was focused on being a champion for his family and his community.
“I am truly broken today! I am here waiting for someone to tell me that it isn’t true. The devil has stolen the life of Daniel Panthier, a young man with so much promise, and wanted to serve his country as a diplomat,” Charles said in a Facebook post.
Charles goes on to state, ”Gone too soon, Daniel! Gone too soon! You had a bright future ahead of you, and I certainly feel the pain of not seeing you achieve your dreams. May your soul Rest In Peace! My deepest condolences to your family. May the good Lord give them the strength to cope with your sudden departure from us. The entire constituency certainly mourns your loss and will greatly miss your kindness, thoughtfulness, and generosity”
Panthier, who was an avid volleyball player, will also be missed by that fraternity, particularly his former teammates, the Wolfpac. Extending their condolences, the Dominica Amateur Volleyball Association (DAVA) revealed that he loved the game immensely and would ensure that he was present at all activities.
In 2018, his passion for youth led him to become the Publicity Coordinator for the National Youth Council of Dominica (NYCD). According to the current President of the NYCD, Ashma McDougall, Panthier was a “committed and respected youth leader.”
“As both a cherished member of the Youth Parliament and a devoted youth activist, Panthier embodied an unwavering pledge to public service and youth empowerment,” McDougall stated. “The news of his passing shocked us all within the Youth Parliament Cohort as we all celebrated each other’s successes on our appointment to the Youth Parliament and
Panthier was most eager!! This is a terrible loss for us, youth! We applaud you for your activism and contributions to youth development. Sleep well Daniel,”
Other messages of condolences have also come in from many other organisations, youth groups and peers including the Youth Emergency Action Committee (YEAC Dominica) of which he was a founding member of the Pt. Michel Team and the designer of the group’s logo.
“His love, laughter, and generosity will be dearly missed by all. Rest in Perfect Peace, Daniel,” YEAC said.
The police have said that an investigation into Panthier’s death is underway.
Ok so no one will ask but I will;
Can the parlrep of the Lapwent Constituency hold a press conference and elaborate on that evening more? Was she actually in the company of the young man at a/ the party and what was served? If he was her date as alleged, why did she leave without him?
Common Denise, please clear the air ASAP so people can STOP pointing fingers at you.
Such a young and cheerful man to leave his body so soon! And if this was an unfair passing may, the God of Life avenge that wicked doer.
I will not join others to say that Panthier has gone to “rest in peace” there is no truth in that human belief. There is another World on the other side of the Grave, it is called the Spirit World. All souls who leave their body go to that World–alive in Love or dead in darkness.
My hope is that Panthier left his body with a soul that lighted in God’s Love, to continue his growth into perfection, until all the souls will be called to stand before the White Throne Judgment Seat of God.
I don’t know him but I hope he RIP .prays with the family
Rest in peace young man. Deepest condolences to his family.
To Dennis Charles I say shut up woman! All you too damb hypocrite!!! Hypocrites and parasites Bob Marley wrote in his song
We are racing towards an inevitable period when Dominica will be importing men from elsewhere to “replenish” the island by meeting the needs of our women. When this time comes and fully realized; then we’ll ask ourselves this question: What could I have done to put an end to this human sacrifice that’s been going here in Dominica for the past twenty years. What’s been happening to our young men is not normal.
What happen. The ecstacy of the season was too much to handle. So Denise Charles say the Devil come to steal his soul. Why not say God wanted him in Heaven. My God was his soul sold out to the Devil by you know who?
Too many good things said about people only in Death but never when alive. Life is never promised so tell people how you feel about them at every wakening chance!!
Help people when they are alive not help to burry or keep wake nights!
The old may will die and so may the young.
Rest easy young one!!