The pained expression and the ‘silent tears of a helpless partner’ looking on as his pregnant girlfriend is lead away on a stretcher to the waiting ambulance, was what moved one onlooker to action in an effort to assist.
Like many people, Business man, Kihmo Astaphan, heard the news of the couple’s demise from the raging flood waters of a swollen river but he was not sure who the victims were. However, being Christmas Eve, the inquisitive security expert could not let the matter rest. He did some investigating and discovered that the man involved was one of the police officers at the Criminal Investigation Department( CID) with whom he had worked on some robbery cases. He quickly made his way to the scene and witnessed first hand, the unfolding tragedy.
Anselm Austrie’s basement apartment in Castle Comfort had been flooded after L’aivier Kanawi overflowed its banks and came crashing through in the wee hours of December 24, 2013. The angry, muddy water, from which he and his girl friend had to flee for their lives, destroyed almost all of their earthly belongings. Because of a blockage on the Citronier/Roseau road, it took many agonizing moments before Austrie’s girl friend who was five months pregnant and injured, could be transported to the Princess Margaret Hospital.
“For me hearing about it is one thing but seeing, is another thing…Christmas was basically the next day and how can you, one, go into the Christmas season homeless? You have something one day and in quick succession you’ve lost it. Not only that you have a pregnant girlfriend who is five months pregnant …and we sit down and eat ham and turkey and say life is good? Life is good for us not for everybody,” Astaphan stated. “Maybe the little tears I saw running down from his eyes when the ambulance services was putting his girlfriend on the stretcher… there was a pain in his eye that was what really threw me off,” he explained.
Astaphan said he was able to secure a one bedroom fully furnished apartment in Goodwill for EC$ 800 per month and through his company, Platinum Security, paid one month’s rent for the apartment on behalf of the victims. He said other business friends including Robby Tonge of First Domestic, Richard Stanton of Digicel, Jeffery Baptiste of LIME, Emile Depooter of Depex Clor Lab and Scotia Bank, each contributed one month’s rent, thereby securing the apartment for six months for the couple. In addition, Hugo Astaphan of Hara Agencies, donated EC$ 600 and Geoff Astaphan of H.H.V Whitchurch donated a food hamper.
Austrie says he will be forever grateful for the kindness showered on him and his pregnant girlfriend, who, according to reports, was told that she would be expected to remain hospitalized until April, when her baby is due.
It’s amazing not one day we as Dominicans can read something without throwing politics and negativity into the picture. The ppl who are positive keep it up as that’s how it should be, the people who are negative did you help or have you ever helped. Yes maybe the story should not about the businessman but the fact that someone received assistance. Dominica has been plaqued with negativity lately and although the percentage of negative comments amount to around 5% on this blog it shows and improvement. Negative ppl attract negative vibes and of course positive ppl attract positive vibes. Constructive critism of a topic should be encouraged but not bias negative comments. The fact is he received help to get him back on this feet, he received a furnish apt. the same day or next day of the incident, for that ppl want to crucify the team. I say GOOD job to all the business HERO’s and I will always encourage ppl to patronize your businesses. They didn’t have to as I suppose each day they have numerous request for assistance and they did without a twist of the arm. Keep it up.
Kimmo u r the MAN, show our people the way bro.
Good job Kimmo. Skeritt says he loves the underprivileged, but during the emergency, not one person he met in Newtown and gave them money from his pockets. All help must come from the treasury, which in fact is the people’s money. According to a document distributed all over Dominica, it is alleged, he gave a young woman from the United Kingdom twenty four thousand pounds as a gift. I don’t want any Labor Party supporter to tell me Mr. Linton did not give any money himself. It is alleged, Skeritt authorized a lawyer, ee-zee door, to distribute to top ranking Dominicans and a Guyanese woman, in excess of one million dollars, I assume as a token of his appreciation, Mr. Linton does not have that kind of money.
If you let us know where the PM has the money factory we would be happy but i we don’t think he has any just doing what is right that others did’t do
Bless those who gave Lord, and thanks Lord for opening theirs hearts.
If this continues in our land who knows what mountains that the Almighty can move for us.
my people of DA please stop taking about who gave and to whom but put your heads togather and give someone else who needs everybody give one person and so on every little bit counts and it is always a blessing to those of us who doesn’t have but recieve the little we do recieve thank you Lord for your blessings
Shamefull behavior.
I want to throw up
I am unimpressed and am disappointed
this guys goes around blowing his own trumpet on Q and on DNO over a “charitable endeavor”
If you are giving it should not be to “show off”
Hello and good evening my people. First I want to say that am happy Officer Austrie and his girlfriend is alright. Well what I learned from this article is the domination of our economy that the Astaphan family hold with their many business. Kimmo Astaphan own Platnum Security and he’s an alleged security expert because he sells security cameras. Hugo Astaphan with Hara Agencies and Geoff Astaphan with HHV Witchurch. They also own the supermarket adjacent to the Police station in Roseau and the Car Dealership. So my people how can the average person open a business and compete with this family.
Now Officer Austrie received a middle class salary base on his position therefore he’s not destitute and am certain other individuals are more in need because they don’t have a job. This type of donation should be made through his Police union not directly to the Officer because a good Attorney can bring such contribution up if said businesses are the complainant against his client. Also I can’t answer a thumbs down so please attach your post so I can reply.
Tony not all “Astaphans” belong to the. J Astsphan family, Kihmo, Hara n Geoff donated from their respective company’s, Geoff doesn’t own Whitchurch the Aird family does, he donated on behalf of his company not himself, Kihmo donated because he was on the scene n got a first hand glimpse of the peoples loss, hara donated becuz he was contacted by Kihmo who was spare heading the donations, he also contacted lime, first domestic, digicel, it’s all there in the article, so how does this become about the Astaphan family, if people have n they give u all slander them if they don’t u all crucify them, no point trying to please u all in fact it’s not about anyone but the victims who need help, what have u done?
KASA.
Hello and good afternoon to you. The Astaphans are one of five prominent Famlies that hold sole proprietors contract for goods imported into Dominica. The five families control seventy five percent of the economy and they will prevent you from opening any meaningful business that would compete with any of their family owned business. I know because I inquired about opening a business I was told that I would have to purchase good from them because they hold the contracts to import such goods. I have no problem with Investigator/Officer Austrie receiving donations but business or individuals like Mr Astaphan shouldn’t make a donation directly to Officer Austrie. Ok Kasa would you feel confident if Officer Austrie arrest you base on a complaint from such business or individual that donated to him. How would you know that his judgement isn’t skewed at your expense which end up costing you your freedom. They should have made the donations not directly to him but to his a union. Mr Astaphan said he remember Officer Austrie from prior robbery investigations which moved him to act therefore is he rewarding him for pass investigations. I think the Internal Affairs Bureau of the Police Department should investigate such donations to reassure our citizens that Officer Austrie investigation will not be influence by such donations. I am just looking out for our citizens who don’t have the financial means like Mr Astaphan.
Courts and other companies need to show some empathy and erase the debt of the people who had their furniture damaged. How can a person pay for something they do not own? Or is there some insurance in place with these companies as they still own the items until they have been paid off.
This story brought tears to my eyes.Hope that the other victims will be showered with blessings of receiving some help from other well wishers.Freely,freely give.Freely,freely receive.
that’s what happen when you are good to others around you. Continue praising the Lord. he is always there to send a good samaritan
not impressed with this showmanship.
I know there are other victims who are not fortunate as the police officer to be employed and they are in a very bad state of affair. It sad that the businessmen did not give a red penny to another victim.
At least he is generous to someone;what have you done?Who did you give anything to?
why was the policeman the only one Mr Astaphans help?So many children lost their posessions you could at least look out for them.It is sad that you forgot the elderly and the children
Bleeseth the hands that giveth!
may God continue to watch over this family. But more so God has save you all life for a reason give him your heart before it is to late
This is WONDERFUL! Imagine this happening in this day and age in Dominica. God is good! There are still some rich people in Dominica who are able to see beyond themselves and reach out to others…God bless each and everyone of those who assisted these people.
Good job Kimmo and Company. People, please keep in mind that there are some people who lost everything (house and belongings) by this river. They are badly in need of donations from you all.I hope that these people won’t rebuild by the river. Mr George, please give them from the new houses that The Government plan to build at Bath Estate (I’m not sure if this is true. Somebody correct me if I am wrong).
Fellow Dominicans to the rescue. Good Samaritans. Words are insufficient to state how they alleviated his anxiety over what occurred to him and his girlfriend. He knows.
It is no easy matter to have such a thing happen to someone or people in general. Thank God they are alive.
I am a Dominican. No matter what there are some generous Dominicans who, if at all possible, would come to the rescue of those in need.
Thank you guys, businessmen who came to their financial aid. Blessed are those who help when especially in need of as in this case.
Our Lord will say to them: “For I was hungry and you fed Me. I was naked and you clothed Me. I was homeless and you assisted Me with a comfortable place to stay…You alleviated My heartache, stress and emotional suffering and set me at ease.
Know that He has taken note of their generosity. Your name is written in the Book of Life. Good deeds do not go unnoticed by the Lord. I have always stated and will always state, “It is better to do good…far better!”
Again, Our Lord said: “Whatsoever you do to the least of these, you do to Me.”
This is a message and a lesson for us all.
God bless you!
This is a chilling story. I felt chills reading what Officer Austrie and his girlfriend went through. I know, as long as we believe, God is good all the time. We just have to trust him. Dominicans are always good and resilient people. I hailed those people for assisting. May the good Lord continue to bless them and good luck to Officer Austrie, and his significant other. I pray that all goes well with the baby. Best of luck!!!
Hats off to you Kimo and the others who assisted. This is the type of generosity we need in Dominica. Help eachother in times of need.
Good job guys. May God continue to bless you so that you will always have to bless others. My prayers are with the young lady and her unborn child.
Great job Khimo, that is truly what Christmas is about. It is a pleasure to go on DNO and see these stories of empathy. It is one thing to look at these situations and feel for the people but to actually be willing to step out and do something about it. BRAVO to you and all of the contributors. God bless.
Boy, boy, boy…I just love that type of generousity….Indeed Christmas is a time of giving and sharing.. As you said Khimo it was good for some but very sad for some. I am very sure that the One who gave the greatest gift of all was smiling down on you and your comrades as you blessed the lives of those two (maybe three) persons
God Bless.
What a lovely act of kindness! I pray that your businesses will prosper throughout 2014 and beyond.
God bless you all.
God bless all those who stretched out a hand to help. Amen.
Reading This story is painful and with a bit of Joy and some Hope.
Our FATHER IN HEAVEN THANK YOU FOR PROVIDING HELP. For this reason these two adults and child were not taken away.With Life, We Know there is Hope for All Those Seeking YOU While YOU CAN BE FOUND. With LOVE Reaching Out to them,We Hope that they Can Chose YOU. FOR CHOOSING YOU Is CHOOSING LIFE EVERLASTING.
Today family members,friends colleagues,many in the nation are not mourning because these lives were not taken away.THANK YOU LORD Our GOD.
THE LORD takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked,but that the wicked will turn from their wicked ways.
FOR HEAVEN REJOICES Over one sinner Who Has Come to repentance.
Dno thank you for sharing this story.Picture Truly Shows much.
May I just ask, is there any specific reason why only the name of the male victim was mentioned in the story?
Thanks to All after using their Blessings to Bless Them.Continue teaching Good and Being Good examples,for All Who are hearing and looking on are noting. We have much to consider and learn.
The pain;Can He Who Sees,Hears,Lives and Thinks over look these things or block these thoughts? Is it possible that after reading and understanding one may consider examining his consciousness. We frequently Do FOR We need Love, Loves To Love and Shares Love.
Good and evil cannot unit. Good does not need evil in order for Good to Grow or flourish.
As Good Grows Love,Joy,Peace,Righteousness,self- Control is Extended and Received By All Involved.So much the expansion.
However,evil tries to strangle,hold down and restrict the Growth OF GOOD. That cannot be Good.
Are there Kalinago firms or businesses in The Land?
Are there standard locally grown businesses Serving The People (holistically)?
Do You See Africans business in the country?
What is the formula? Is the formula a secret?
People are Truly In Need of Other People.Therefore We Know It must Be Good that, Managers(owners)must be willing to work hand in hand(closely).This ensures a continuous,even and overflow.All Involved with The Work Will Give and Receive Deposits As Good Services and Goods are distributed.
Is It Truly more Blessed to Give than to Receive?
Has the thought of why The Farmers struggle or fight(gwahyeh) ever came to Your mind? Especially if or when You see that the fight is not against the weather or pests, but against managers(owners)and against the systems they have set up.As they claimed ‘to protect their business and interest,to have the customers(who things are actually costing) receive their monies worth.
Are these customers Truly satisfied?
Why then are The Customers seen as growing poorer? So much so that They may never get to Be Managers(Owners),but struggling,wrestling to meet Their Needs that appears as wants,seemingly like forever due to continuous sorting after. However,noticeably they otherwise,they grow richer and richer with their possessions.So much so,that they search to find ways and purchase far reaching choices of how they think best to obtain and maintain their happiness.They call it living the dream life.
Do you You See balance here?
Are dreams restricted to a group of related members? Or is it that Others Help them carry out their dream and they in turn refuse to Help those Who Helped them. Instead they forbid them to dream.
If You were struggling and wrestling every moment to Survive. Will You get time to Dream,or even Seek the Understanding and pursue its Manifestation?
It cannot be Good to Use Ones Needs to trap and imprison him.It is worse t use ones ignorance like a weapon against him.
It cannot be Good if you asked Me to Help You and I Willing Do so By Investing $$(dollars) and at the end of thirty plus years ,you give Me in return the same $$ value. After you have grown and achieve your dream. After My sacrifice is it Good To Help Me Return a Greater Favor?Do you think you will lose? PLEASE LORD SPEAK….
Who considers what many call ‘the rat race of life’?doing things to hold down others and try to get the material things.Do You think it may appear sane or in places to be in a race competing with rats?
We are In Need Of Each Other.
All for each and each for All.
Khimo ,God Bless your heart and may your days be long . Such a good deed .
GOD WILL CONTINUE TO BLESS ALL OF YOU. JOB WELL DONE.
Kimmo kudos.
If I had to have my picture taken every time I donated money to under-privilege persons or charities, my name would be all over DNO and the internet.
Good of Khimo to have sort donations and have given of his own funds, but this did not have to make the news.
Nowadays every time someone sneezes it has to be on the internet.
when is negative it’s on the internet so the positive must be posted too. stop being narrow minded.
What is wrong with you? The flooding was news. They lost their personal and valuable possessions, this is news. His girlfriend who is five months pregnant was injured and who will remain in the hospital until April when the baby is born, this is news.
Something as this, their prompt response and generosity deserve to be on the news. Acts of kindness such as these and at Christmastime do deserve the publicity.
I sense some form of jealousy. am I wrong?
Kimo many blessing to you and your family for taking this charitable step forward and blessings for all those who gave also…we have to have COMPASSION for others…thank you
When I find a charitable person or company who gives a helping hand to the needy without standing in front of a camera; that “philanthropist” will be in my good book.
Bonne Annee et merci. Happy, Happy 2014 to all. No time for negative talk.
well done gentleman and all the other business houses that made contributions to such a worthy cause god blessing on you and your business it show that we are still our brother’s keepers in dominica
Well done!
….and my eyes swelled up…..Great innitiative !
This was a brilliant act of kindness. God bless
you and your family for coming to the aid of these victims
This is so touching, I helping the couple by saying thanks Mr. Astaphan and the other businesses for helping, God bless your business bountifully this new yeas.
DNO why are some of my comments not being printed and others remain for days awaiting moderation ?No hard feelings ,just askng , maybe because they are not of a political nature .
That’s a perfect example of putting your money where your mouth is. I does my heart well to read a story with such positivity amidst a sea of recent negativity.
That is great…God bless the brother!
Am I my brother’s keeper? Yes we are, we are each other’s keeper. Thanks to Khimo for making the first move and thanks to every other businessman who got involved, truly God will bless you a hundred fold more. “What so ever you do to the least of my brother, that you do unto me”, these are the words of Jesus Himself.
This is the true spirit of Christmas. It shows our humanity. I am truly touched.
This is most humane. We all need to be kind to each other, remembering that each one of us may face different difficult circumstances at any time. But we should not only depend on businesses to make those contributions. We all can give the little we have.
Thanks to Khimo for the initiative and the other people. This is the TRUE DOMINICAN SPIRIT. My God bless the lady to a safe delivery and God’s blessings on the cheerful givers businesses.
thank god for loving people like u all
That’s great! Cheers! Keep up the good work.
The hard working businessmen of Roseau! Guys like you encourage me to patronize your businesses.
Great news. May God reward you and others for your generousity.
Refreshing to know that community spirit is still alive. God Bless
This brought tears to my eyes!!! God bless you all Khimo, a very wonderful gesture from all of you.
She has to take bedrest till april when the child is due.She cannot do anything `cause the child will come down. Hope Government wave hospital bills.
This is an amazing story and definitely see what a god filled spirit is like.god bless you all for reaching out to these folks in their time of pain.wishing your business flourish more for the new year and beyond.
Tears streaming down. That is what we are expected to do. Love one another and feel the pain of one another. Good job Khimo and the rest of the crew. I know that Robby Tonge, Emile Depooter and the other Astaphans are really kind persons and loving persons. They always help those in need. I do hope we will have many more persons coming to the assistance of those who were affected during this unfortunate incident. We do not have to be covered by the media but we have to do what we have to do. Positive and throw away the negativity of the previous years. Happy positive thoughts 2014.
Very heart warming story … Kudos to Khimo Astaphans and the others for stepping out to help this young couple through this tragegy. Sad to hear that the young lady will be hospitalized until April. I pray for her recovery and the health of her baby. God bless all involved in this story
It’s always good to see Dominican business men taking initiative! Kudos to the business man who helped the officer and his girlfriend! May God continue to bless you and your endeavours.
This is very touching. Thanks to those who helped Mr. Austire and his family. Indeed, there are good people in Dominica. Thank God.
Practical nd very thoughtful. Great job by all those involved.
Wow!!! This is what we need to hear more of. If it was something negative, we would see so many comments. This is what we need to comment on. Big up to Khimo and all the other businesses who helped this family.
That is what true Christianity is about. Action, action, action. May God continue to bless Khimo and all the other business persons who assisted in such a worthy cause.
God’s healing and protection to the couple.
Well done.
Great Great initiative and effort on the part of all those involved in helping so generously in this brother’s time of need……after having heard so many lament on how “dread” this Christmas was….this story truly emphasizes on the true meaning and spirit of Christmas…..i am most glad that there are still caring souls across the social divide in Dominica……God’s blessings and continued prosperity to Khimo and the others involved.
That’s what Christmas should be all about not shopping and dressing up. Being selfless and generous. Helping out those who are unfortunate. God’s blessing onto all who made an effort to aid the young man and his girlfriend. Your rewards are in heaven.
That’s an amazing story
So nice of the business men. There are some really good ppl in dominica. Am not in Dominica but it really touched me to hear the gf has to remain hospitalised untill april.
May the Great Lord continue to shower his blessings on Mr Astaphans and the rest of those who assisted this couple in time of needs and shelter. At least we still have a few caring and loving Dominicans.
This is really really touching. Tears came to my eyes.Thums up to all who contributed to this couple. Praying and hopeing that she has a safe delivery in Jesus name.
Often, with all that’s happening, I feel like giving up on Dominica, then I read of acts like this and I tell myself, there’s hope yet. I don’t know the officer or his spouse, but I feel a sense of pride and relief as if he were my own flesh and blood. Thanks Khimo Astaphan and all who contributed to ensure this couple have a better Christmas and New Year than they would have had. God bless
What an invigorating article!!! God’s blessings to all those who were moved towards helping this most worthy cause. I also want to ask the Officer to remain strong in these most trying times. May the good Lord guide your steps and that of your girl friend during the rise back on your feet….
But the opposition not assisting any of the victims ,instead all they asking for is donations for for campaining.
we are suppose to be each others keeper , the one who’s birth we celebrate during christmas taught that love is the greatest gift , and that was defenitely showing love , thats the Dominica I knew ,
job well done.
This is a Feel Good Story.. Blessings!
Wow…The initial story brought tears of sadness to my eyes but the assistance given by these citizens brought tears of joy streaming down. Blessings to all those who assisted.
wow about Astaphan give back they have taken enough,who dont like it too bad.
well done my fellow Dominicans that’s what you call my brothers keeper!!! thanks for caring…..
GOD’S BLESSINGS on ALL who assisted and those who plan to assist.
WELL DONE MY FELLOW DOMINICAN!! THAT’S WHAT YOU CALL MY BROTHERS KEEPER!! THANKS FOR CARING….
This is such a heartwarming and inspirational Christmas story reminiscent of the old Christmas classic “Good King Wenceslas.” This is what happens when human beings take care of their fellow men just because it is the right thing to do. Hats off to Khimo Astaphan et al. May you be blessed.
that was so touching…i love the move..blessings to u all
This is the best news i have read on DNO. It made me realize that there are still caqring people in Dominica. God bless the businessmen and your businesses. You will prosper in 2014!!!!!
Good Job
Happy they are all safe. Special thanks to Khimo and his other buddies, brother and dad for doing such a great deed. This is another reminder of Dominican hospitality. Thank you and God Bless you all.
Tri State Beauty.
Hello and good evening to you. Well suppose Investigator Austrie arrest one of your family based on a complaint from Mr Astaphan. Then how can you be assured that he conducted a proper and honest investigation after what we leaned from this article. The donation should be made through his Police Union not directly to him.
God’s continued blessings on these business. Your coffers shall be overflowing.
Well done Khimo and friends. Truly the spirit of Christmas
That’s what i love reading. more blessings to you my brother and all involve.
This is a great initiative by those gentlemen/businesses. Will there be more positive, tear fill eyes stories like this throughout 2014.
DNO you have started on a very positive story, can you continue? Time will tell.
Great job Kihmo, your initiative and the support of your business associates must be commended, perfect way to high light the true Meaning of Christmas and the spirit of giving in ones’ demise, rock on!
These are real human interest stories, and I note the few comments so far. Had it been something scandalous or political, by now the number of comments would probably have topped a century!! Hats off to all those who contributed in a very tangible way. (Were the contributions form the businesses or from the individuals?) And let’s pray to God that the lady remains safe and has a successful, event-free delivery, even though she has to remain hospitalised until April.
There are true Hero’s out there and to take that kind of immediate action calls for recognition. From what I understand the officer was given a place to rest his head the very same day. Good job Kihmo and his numerous corporate partners. It’s shows that the corporate community can do great things when they are given the chance. These are the miracles I like to read about and it should not only be about the negative and politics. Government cannot do everything. Austrie I wish you all the best and hope your girlfriend feels better. May God bless The team that helped you and God’s Guidance to you and your new family.
Very good, I applaud these people who came to the assistant of the victims of the storm. I am sure there are quite a few more good Samaritans out there that we did not hear of. This gesture reminds me of what Dominicans used to be like before hate politics came to Dominica. That is what we used to be. My mother always used to cook extra in case a hungry person pass by. I always remember that and do that to this day.
We used to help and not wait for people to ask us and especially not for what we would get in return. Our reward would always come from heaven we grew up knowing.
It gives me a warm feeling when I read things like that; certainly not what we have been hearing these past few weeks.
Good to know we can still be a caring society and recognize the need of others. Yes, We Care.
I wish the couple well. They have one less thing to worry about at the moment as she recuperates, thank to their benefactors and soon this well be a cherished memory, no matter how bad it may seem now and we know it is bad. Keep the Faith.
Life is good for us not for everybody,” Astaphan stated–News article
It is good to read that we still have human beings in Dominica, who is able to show compassion and caring–the two substance of Love–the Life that is of the “soul” of man in its awakening
May our God of Love pour His grace– the many blessings of Love–back to those people for they have loved, as God willed them to do so: “And this is the Love of God, that we obey His commandment” Another message of Life in the Holy Bible tells us: “God is Love and everyone who loves is born of God and knows Him”
I used that verse to point out the reason for my quote, from the news article, above.
It is unfortunate that we, as human beings, so often have a negative opinion of Life–of course that is when things are going bad for us, such as the case of that Astaphan person–the victim of an angry river and its flooding.
For him, and at that moment, Life is not good–but how true is that opinion. I say not true at all! For Life is from God, as the Scripture tells us above: God is Love; those who love are they who have Life and knows God–this Life of Love cannot be negative because Love is perfect just as God is perfect.
“Life” and the “existence in flesh and bones” are of two different concepts. For the body without the Spirit is dead. Jesus tells us: “That which born of flesh is flesh and that which is born of Spirit is spirit; “you must be born again”!
Without the Love of God in those who lend Austrie a helping hand–he would not have an apartment–rent free from his pocket–for the next 6 months
Those who help him did the work of Love–the Ways of God, who is Love–that is what does in its possessor.
Austrie says he will be forever grateful for the kindness showered on him and his pregnant girlfriend–News article.
That is good as well, but grateful to whom? Did God get the glory for the kindness that was showered unto Austrie? Well I did not read that from him.
But that is what God wants from us–The glory, which demonstrate in our words of thanks and gratitude; in our attitude of honor and praise–those around us must see or hear it from us.
For God is the One working through His chosen medium in this world for deliverance from the toil and strife in our lives–just as He did for the deliverance of Austrie and his girlfriend.
Did Austrie acknowledged that truth? That is the reason it will be easy for us to say “Life is not good for some people”–big mistake!
Jesus said: “I have come that they might have Life and that they might have more abundantly” I write the term with a capital “L” for I know that Life is from God–Jesus told us through His disciples: “In this world you have tribulations, but be of good cheer–I have overcome the world”.
God never told us that we would not suffer in this Life of Love and Holiness, but come what may, He is always with us in Life. To God be the glory! Or else we will never the goodness of Life in Love. Happy New Year to you all!
Wow. We are still a loving people in Dominica. May you all continue doing good deeds like this
Words can’t explain how proud I feel right now about this…..one people, one nation. Well done Mr Astaphan and all who assisted in one way or the other. God bless……
Well done guys! The Dominican spirit of goodness is still alive and well – let us all give thanks!
A really great benevolent act. Thank you Kymo for being a true role model. This DNO Jan 1st report was a great way to start the new year – just as the Chronicle front page story on the GROTTO was a graet one for their Christmas edition. BTW, I see the GROTTO donation boxes and tins are still around for persons to donate to help complete and move the Homeless to a new more comfortable building. Let’s all do our bit, storm or no storm
This is lovely.
The true Spirit of Christmas.
Surprising that this blog wasnt over whelmed with comments why, all we are concerned with is negativity, Great job Khimo and the rest. However, i would have expected this from his fellow law enforcement officers.
I support this statement 100%. You are so right kk
Because its not on dno does not mean that fellow officers did not assist him,and u talking about negativity,Hypocrit.
Of course, they will assist him. It could be done privately among fellow officers. He will have to purchase necessities for lost items. He will have to prepare for the birth of their baby. Consider the cost of his girlfriend’s hospitalization. I wonder if he has sufficient insurance coverage. These require money as well.
wasn’t this just release? It’s the 2nd day of the year. Give some time before you make such comment – wish I could withdraw my like.
You never know, maybe they have assisted but did not see the need to publicize it.
Thank you Kimmo and all those who contributed towards this needy endeavor. Most of us call the police in time of need but who will the police call when they are in need… Thankfully we are a loving and god fearing nation. God bless you all.
Assertive, NOT Agressive!
This is the best christmas gift i have heard of cheersto all invole BLESSINGS
God’s blessings on those we saw it fit to assist hearts off to you
Gov’t, where are the funds from your red clinic stash and the chinese under the table funds for elections 2014?
You may lose 2 votes and maybe x10 thru their extended family.
What you say Gary from the Dennis article.
@ blacu clinic i would like to beat u sick for posting such stupid comments. i good deed was done and all we have is negative comments. its a new yr so leave ur old habits behind and do some soul searching and positve vibes for the new yr. i pray to god you will do some good stuff in de future.
you had to be the black sheep to put politics in a good story
My boy you take dislikes for everybody that doh get man. LMFAO
What are you donating??? Do yours, the Clinic will do theirs. If you cannot donate, why not donate a encouraging and positive comment and attitude. This is 2014. All negative thoughts, words and attitude were buried 2 days ago.
Congratulations to all the contributors.That’s what we call our brothers keeper.
WOW! I love reading stories like these. Thanks for helping those in need.