It is with an exceedingly profound sense of regret and utter sorrow that the Ministry of Agriculture in Grenada has learnt of the recent passing of Mr Ricky Allport, a senior agricultural officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Dominica.
We are painfully aware of the tremendous loss to the agricultural sector and indeed to Dominica as a whole as a result of the passing of this distinguished and very accomplished agricultural officer.
His outstanding and immense contribution to agriculture development in Dominica , the Windward Islands and the Caribbean region is well acknowledged. Many officers from the Ministry of Agriculture in Grenada have met and have interacted with Mr. Allport over the years in countless meetings, workshops, training sessions etc. and they are all unanimously in agreement that he has always stood out as a vivacious, high energetic, exceptionally knowledgeable and keen contributor to every discussion that he has been involved in. He would undoubtedly be greatly missed by the entire farming fraternity in the region.
On behalf of the Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Honourable Denis Michael Lett, Permanent Secretary, Mr. Aaron Francois, senior members of staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and other staff, farmers and other key stakeholders of the farming fraternity in Grenada, I would like to express our deepest and most profound sympathy to the entire staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Dominica, his wife Mrs. Ruth Allport and children and all members of the agriculture community in the Nature Isle.
While words cannot effectively convey and mitigate the very deep pain that you all are feeling at this time, we would like you to know that our prayers and sympathy are with you in these difficult times.
So sorry to here about your loss. It is never easy to deal with such an ordeal. But Jehovah has given us a hope that soon we will see our love ones again. John 5:28,29. We are looking forward to that day when our love ones will be resurrected to life again. What a happy occasion to look forward to. However, John 17:3 mentioned that there is something we need to do to experience that hope. We need to get to know Jehovah and do his will.
The most precious gift of life is time.and while we shared that precious gift together growing up,and having fun In GoodWill, i will remember you as a special person and sadden by your passing.onlyGod knows why;we know not the hour: but your memories will live with me forever. To your love ones and relatives, my heart felt condolences
Jah live Ricky.
This is a true “son of the soil” he will be missed for his smile, knowledge and kindness.
A very unfortunate loss. A very personable, knowledgeable and compassionate man who should have recovered from his illness. He will be missed.
Man,now I see a face to the name I remember doing a summer attachment project with Cardi and the ministry of Agriculture over 15 years ago.I met Mr.Allport then,he was a very intelligent and polite guy. To his family and love ones,my deepest sympathies.This life is ours for just a short journey,the transition to the inevitable is feared because of the unknown but be assured that it’s not bad.Ricky will be alright,his one of the good guys…He’ll be just fine………….Celebrate his life and live on, for soon it will be your turns too… Love life and transition peacefully.
R.I.P kind soul..you served us well..may your family find peace comfort and solace ..through our maker..
What? wow. We grew up together. This news is truly profound. RIP – may your family have peace, lords blessings and love.
The Ministry of Agriculture,and Forestry of the Commonwealth of Dominica deeply appreciates the sentiments of our sister Ministry in Grenada. The Director and Staff of the Division of Agriculture thanks Mr. Daniel Lewis, Chief Agricutural Officer of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Grenada for this letter of condolence.
you were a friend to people all over the Caribbean. Bless your family. you were a really good friend