The Dominica Fire and Ambulance Service has paid tribute to one of the country’s first female fire officers who died recently.
44 year old Fredericka Lewis of Fortune succumbed on May 20, 2014 at the Princess Margaret Hospital after a two-year battle with cancer. She was buried on Saturday.
Public Relations Officer of the Fire and Ambulance Service, Wayne Letang, told DNO that the passing of Lewis, who left two children behind, will be a loss for the Service.
“She will be a great loss. Some persons within the fire department called her the “Diary”,” Letang said, “because one of the things (was) that she ensured that the diary was always in order, proper writing, sentencing, so she was really dedicated to that part. She was somebody who was intelligent and like reading, and studying her work, and tried to make the best of the opportunities that she had,” he added. “She was a real dedicated person I would say, she tried everything improve herself and to get it right.”
According to Letang, one of the jokes around the office was ” if you made a mistake in the diary, she would actually make noise with the person.”
“A good fire officer, ” jovial”, “always encouraging others to further their education”, “making the most of her limitations”, were some phrases used to describe her.
Lewis served as a fire officer from 1999-2014 and was stationed at the Fire and Ambulance Service Headquarters on Bath Road.
Lewis and fire officer, Thora Robinson, who is still serving, entered the Fire and Ambulance Service together.
Better Late than never….Thanks for honoring her memory…May her soul rest in Peace and may the most high comfort her mother and sons.
It is always a great loss missing one of our own and, some one who is dear to us. A prayer for Freddy and, may the Lord have mercy on your soul. You served your country well
My family got to know fire officer Lewis some time ago and we are fortunate to have known a selfless civil servant who aided others. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
accept my sympathy craig
Rest in peace Fredericka. You were a very nice human being and great friend. You will be missed a lot.
We miss you and the steps to your home. We call upon Government to make health insurance a standard benefit for every public servant…….especially the fire and ambulance service personel who do such a good job. Worrying about money when you are sick reduces quality of life and inhibits recovery……
My heartfelt prayers goes out to the family. Be strong in the Lord.
May her soul rest in peace. Condolences to her family and friends.
We must all travel this road, not necessarily cancer, but it’s the same road.
I only got to know Fredericka after she was sick. I want to say amen to everything already been said. And I will simply add this:
Many patients have to be consoled. Fredericka consoled me. She brought me to the brink of tears every time because of the strength and courage she constantly radiated. She fought a good fight. She brought high honour to the Fire and Ambulance Service as well as all the good work of the Dominica Cancer Society.
Never use the word “amen” at the end of a prayer or statement. In so doing you are either praying to or paying tribute to “Amen Ra” the Egyptian Sun God.
I will bet that most people are not aware that Jesus and christ are synonyms for “the sun.” So when you go to church, you are actually worshiping the SUN god, not the god that you thought that you were paying homage to..
If you don’t believe me, start doing some research on your own. Eventually you will discover that the Vatican and Jesuits are the illuminati that rule the world and we are all slaves to these people. If you have a birth certificate, you are a slave and they gave you a number on the NY stock exchange. That is where they got human resources, you are a product or resource for them to use.
Instead use “and so it is.”
This is the problem with many different teachers/preachers of this era, some who are false and who falsely indoctrinate those who will listen to them and in their weakness follow them.
You are wrong! Who are you to correct Dr. Christian? What do you know more than him? You are out of place!
Our Christian teaching on this matter is the one and only, namely and primarily by the Catholic Church which has been established 2,000 years ago.
What types of indoctrination and books have you been getting and reading?
“AMEN” means “SO BE IT!” Let it be done according to Thy Will, O Lord!
We have every right to use it after we pray and say Eternal rest . . .
I am proud of my Catholic teaching. I have been taught appropriately. I dare you to tell me that I should not say Amen.
As I always state, one day the truth will be revealed to you.
Dr. Christian, keep saying/praying “Amen!” It is correct to do. You should know that for you have been saying it for years since a child as you were taught.
Absolute RUBBISH
I WAS IMPRESSED BY THE amen ra comment. can you provide me with resource materials or websites to get more info.
thanks for your kind gesture.
Gone but neaver to be forgotten, you did well, by your kids, and your country thank you for allowing me the chance of sharing something special , with you, I will always keep heart open with love , for this special gift, which meant so much to you, go home my friend, Rest in peace.
You are in a better place. But your sisters of the Cancer Roseau Support Group will always remember you.
I was so shocked when she told me sometime last year that she had the big “C”. I got to know Fredericka when we were students at the Dominica Amateur Radio Club, training for our ham radio license in 2011/2012. She was “thick” at that time and a very alert student. So when I met her on the streets of Roseau a year later, she was reduced in size but still a smiling person. Before I could even ask her “are you ok? You don’t look well!”, she just told me the sad news. She will be missed. She was great!
Sorry I meant to give you a thumbs up, made a mistake by giving a thumbs down. I liked your comment
I am impress with your quick apology. Shows who you are. You are a special person. God has great plans for you.
Sad…very sad…..I hope that there was some form of insurance for fire fighters who risk their lives to save others.
Research shows that people in this profession are exposed to cancer causing elements and so I strongly believe that this should be looked into .
If you want cancer (estrogenic mimickers) try the exposure of all the pesticides and herbicides that they are spraying along the roads (Round-up, Grammasone). This is more expensive and toxic than hiring brushcutters.
i remember you at DGS. May your soul rest in peace
Condolences to your kids and family
RIP my sister
Condolences to the Lewis family in Kings Hill.
May she rest in peace, and may her family be strong in this time.
This is a Great Loss.
May her soul rest in peace.
Condolences to family.
she sure will be miss ,very friendly down to earth lady ,i talk to her a few times and shes very easy to talk to and very comforting
R.I.P and thank you for your service. Condolences to the family and friends
May she rest in peace
rip fellow servant
You were a true friend, your memories still fresh in my mind.
Rest in eternal peace my fellow Fire fighter. No more nights no more pain no more crying again. May your family find comfort in god who is the best comforter ever.
RIP Sister. I salute you as a person who chose a very challenging career which is usually dominated by men. They obviously looked up to you and praised your contribution to the Service. My deepest condolences to your immediate family in particular your children whom will miss you dearly and also your family, friends and colleagues. Thank you for your service. God bless you.