The body of a distinguish Dominican will be laid to rest today, following a service at the Anglican Church.
Wendell McKenzie Christian,the father of Attorney-at-Law Gabriel Christian and who served in World War II, died in Maryland earlier their month.
He was 90 at the time of his passing.
His body of the deceased, who was a former fire officer and police officer, will leave in procession from the Fire Station n Roseau to the St George’s Anglican Church on the corner of Turkey Lane and Victoria Street from around noon.
The President of Dominica His Excellency Dr. Nicholas Liverpool, family, friends and well wishes are expected to be in attendance.
Gabriel Christian said his father joined the British army on October 19, 1943.
“We hope that in this final salute to a fallen warrior for development and Dominica’s betterment, we can commit ourselves to the principles of good order, good discipline, and focus on patriotic endeavor, and give ourselves in service. We hope that people can come and pay their final respects,” he said.
We the Burgins Family of 15 Didier Lane knew Mr.Wendell Christain and his family, very well. They were very loving, godfearing,hard working friendly,honest,outspoken,ambitious, and encouraging neighbours. We all got along very well with each other and we would like to sent out our deepest sympathy to his wife Mrs Christain, his children Wendell,Russel,Samuel,Christalene, Gabriel,Esther and not forgetting his last daughter Mildred our prays goes out to the families. Coming from Connie Burgins Adrien
is this man the son of the late Christian who had the christian musical class? May his soul rest in peace
To the Christian Family accept my deepest sympathy. I’m sorry to learn of your loss you were my neighbours at one time.
WISE MEN COME FROM THE EAST. R I P ANOTHER WISE MAN FROM DELICES
yes…wise men come from d EAST. just like Edison James and Ron Green. SO True
@much jokes.Man your brain is twisted and it look like somebody does not know his cardinal points. The joke is on who now?
wise men came from the east… R I P ANOTHER BROTHER FROM THE DELICES
To his family, please accept my deepest sympathy.
If I were residing in DA I would surely have paid my respects and attended his funeral.
He was a devoted man to his family and country wherever he resided. He has excelled in all his endeavors and is a role model, one to be emulated.
Mr. Wendell McKenzie, you have worked hard and have gone to your eternal reward and rest.
Our Lord Jesus Christ has said, “Well done my good and faithful servant. Enter into My Father’s Kingdom which was prepared for you from the beginning of time…”
Au revoir faithful one of Dominica’s soil, we pray ’till all of us meet in God’s Kingdom at the feet of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
May your soul rest in peace. Amen!
I recall those words spoken to Our Lord Jesus Christ when He was dying on the Cross. It is especially sung at the Good Friday Service in the Catholic Church that I attend: “Jesus, remember me when you come into Your Kingdom. Jesus, remember me when you come into Your Kingdom.” I find it very touching to cause tears to flow.
God bless specifically his family who are presently mourning his loss. God who sees your grief is covering you with His loving mantle of consolation. Your loved one has passed on but memories of him will always remain. Your faith in God will sustain you.
To Gabu and the others – accept my sympathy. This is the “macho man”, from UDC.
My condolences to the entire Christian family. Hold strong Gabu.
I thought he had more than one child, Gabriel Christian. Why only mention the lawyer? What about the others?
Amen to that. I wonder how are the others feeling.
YOU ALL PEOPLE ARE TOO DAMN STUPID. GABU NAME WAS MENTIONED JUST TO HIGHLIGHT. IF YOU DID NOT KNOW HIM OR WHO HE WAS, PROBABLY MENTIONING GABU WOULD JOLT YOUR MEMORY.THIS IS SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS ALL OVER. WHEN SOMEBODY DIES PEOPLE OF HIGH REPUTE AFFILIATED TO HIM IS ALWAYS MENTIONED SO WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL? GROW UP!!!!!
@ rank S
You made an excellent point. This is to jolt their memory about the person whom he was affiliated with and vice versa. It is amazing that some people do not get this. It all depends on their mentality.
RIP Soldier!