[youtube width=”640″ height=”350″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxjZQWfFc7Y[/youtube]Today marks the anniversary of the death of Pierre Charles who served as Dominica’s Prime Minister from 2000 to 2004.
As such Faiza Bannis and Camilo Charles (aka Che yung) created a video in his memory.
About Pierre Charles
Pierre Charles (June 30, 1954 – January 6, 2004) was Prime Minister of Dominica from 2000 to 2004 as well as Member of Parliament for Grand Bay, Dominica from 1985 until his death.
He was born in Grand Bay in Saint Patrick parish. He began his high school education at the Dominica Grammar School and completed it at the St. Mary’s Academy before pursuing studies at the local teachers college. He served as a teacher and community organizer before entering elective office.
He became ill in February 2003, and had angioplasty surgery. Concerns about his health led to calls for him to step down. However, he continued to serve as prime minister until his death, which occurred during a medical leave of absence. Osborne Riviere acted as Prime Minister in Charles’ stead. However, upon return from his medical leave of absence, Charles succumbed to a heart attack while being driven home from a Cabinet meeting.
Charles was an Honorary Member of The International Raoul Wallenberg Foundation
just want to know whether his children have fled Dominica due to the nonsence that’s now taking place?
No Du Boot,they went to do what there father always wanted them to do further there education but they will be back.Love there country.
pierre charles gone but not forgotten ;for memories dont leave like people do and we thank you for the journey ,and we are sorry for not responding to your cry to rally with you during your darkest days.we knew of the disrespect ‘sabotage and conniving acts and talk of not being competent to hold such an office.
Very beautiful !! Very positive tribute !!
Pierro, Che Guevara, Camilo Cienfuegos, Steve Biko, Kwame Nkruma, Amilcar Cabral and others, are plotting with Jesus to rescue the world from the brink of disaster. They will not rest until there is justice and equality in this world.
Continue to make your mom, the people of Grand Bay and the people of Dominica proud. The struggle continues !! Love you kids !! Love your mom!! Love South City!!
One Love!!
Pierro was one of a kind. He was a leader, father, husband and friend. He is greatly missed
a good man….true dominican
Very touching Video! He is greatly missed by his family and community.
very well done>>>
Rest in Peace Pierro….
A man of real integrity! He would be disgusted by the sh%&$ going on in D/ca today! We miss u Pierro! Rest in Peace…
u all think we dominicans forgettin we. he not incompitent again? all u doe want pierro an chalo to let dominica go again? right now he is a man of integrety. hypocrit all u dem uwp dr be.
Pierro man’ i have great memories of balling with you on S M A basketball court and at winsor park hard court against Bata Pros, man your quick stept drive, with your head down and that quick release on the board still hunt me, but that was fun. i know you are in peace, your spirit no doubt shines brightly in these kids, well done kids, May you RIP.
Like Comrade Rosie, Comrade Pierro is a National Hero. These gentlemen deserve to be recognized much mre for their efforts at National Development and for their concern for the health and well being of the people of Dominica.
May Comrade Pierro be remembered always.
Heaven needes a good PM. Gone to soon. Wonderful family man and PM to my fellow Dominicans. May he shine on the world of people he left behind. Cannot belive it’s already 7 years. Still so many tears.
One love.
Much Respect to this song man. Will Never forget such a great man and Prime Minister.. Keep your heads up and continue making that Good Music.
R.I.P
the video is of a very high level. Congratulations. You shaw that you are truely products of a great man. just wish we had some of his decency still in Dominica.
Awwww – how touching – my heart bleed for you guys. This is sooo hard he was a wonderful person. This is a good reminder to fathers to cherish, love, embrace your kids and never stop telling them how much you love them. Talk to them always and have a close knit relationship. And to children with fathers, adore, honor, love, respect your fathers while they are with you and tell them how much you love and appreciate them. Keep the relationship tight.
This is just wonderful you guys – i really felt for you. I pray God give you HIS peace forever.
sighhhhhh…
Dominica lost a true patriot on that day… buh God willing his work and memory will forever live on it true and positive Dominicans…
Rest in piece sir
You are surly missed
hhhmmmm very touching indeed but lmfao wat is wrong with anti-hate lol ay ay look kix, i think MOTS took his woman or something lol
very sad video..i’m impressed..i lost my grandmother who was like a mum to me, and i know what it feels like to lost someone..RIP Piere Charles..
The video should be balanced with excerpts from Tony Astaphan who exclaimed,” Where they were when Pierre Charles was stretching his hand for help.” That quote is extremely important due to the fact that now that same man, Tony Astaphan, who made the statement, is defending the continued wrongdoings of those he hypocritically accused of pressuring Pierro and stressing him out to the MAX. Did he really mean what he said at the time?
Since Pierro’s political involvement and unfortunate death while in Public Office was the cause of the making of the video, one can’t escape and must never forget those vicious and malicious behaviour that was meted out to him by his own colleagues. Disrespect, ridicule, threats of resignations, just to weaken his authority, were constant. Pierro himself indicated that he was not concerned about the opposition for criticizing him, since he expected that, but he was more worried about the power-hungry, self-centred, arrogant Party colleagues within. He lived it. He died with the stress of knowing such ruthlessness could be exhibited by some human beings.
Pierro was an angel, law-abiding, ordinary, simple human being filled with humility, and compassion compared to the disrespectful, dishonest, dictatorial leadership existing in Dominica today. The effort to produce the video as a tribute to Pierro is commendable. As a former labourite, who worked with Pierro, my eyes were filled with tears.
I have been in deep reflection since his death. I have since decided not to be corruptly enslaved and support those guys now in Govt. Excuse me, but I wonder how the lady in his life reacted after viewing that video. Somebody’s conscience must be hurting. How some persons are gullible. The age able folk always remind us that, ‘ Money make the Devil dance.’
Beautiful Indeed. Pierro was a great man. If only the little boy with toy would have jsut listened to him a tad bit more… but greed prevented that. REST IN PEACE. DOMINICA MISSES YOU A WHOLE LOT.
GREAT VIDEO, CAMILO I WAS VERY HAPPY THE WORDS YOU UTTERED. KEEP ON !!
GOOD JOB YOUNG PEOPLE.
GOOD JOB MUM IN THE BACKGROUND.
GOOD TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
so touching may he R.I.P it’s been 7 years
Faiza and Camilo thanks you very much; for sharing this moving tribute to your Dad with us. Pierro would be proud of you. Keep on making him proud. It is said a man is not dead, but he lives through his children, this is so true, I see allot of him in both of you. Keep up the good work. May the good Lord continue to guide and protect your family.
This is so very touching and simply beautiful!!!!! Wow grate job guys, your dad would be proud.
Very Good video by Pierro Kids. This shows that he was a family man who was there for his kids. Pierro did his best for Dominica. He sherperd the country through a very dark period although i was not a supporter of his he was tried his best and for sure no one ever described him as corrupt.
very toching i love it u guys dad use to be proud but now he is
Great tribute guys….Loved it…..Greatness lives forever. Your work here will not be forgotten….Only Jah knows how bad the country needs guys like you, Rosie and Mike right now…..R.I.P Honorable Pierre Charles.
Best people to pay the great Dominican man tribute….I did not pay much attention when you where in Cabinet and PM but We sure could do with some of your leadership now. Rest In peace
true dat
LOL
POLITICS U PLAYING
no words …..just tears…BEAUTIFUL!!
I was truly touched by this video and love the way brother and sister came together to make such a talented video. Great job you guys and I am sure your dad would be proud of all your achievements.
Great job this video brought tears to my eyes ..soo touching , he would be soo proud to see this I love it ….God bless
damn this shit brought uncontrollable tears to my eyes seeing that i lost my father at a very forming age…i know what it feels like guys. this video is very touching
I know exactly what you mean Tickers…lost my dad when I was only 8 and this video bought back many good memories we shared.
very nice
Very nice
I am always touched when I see or hear the name Pierro (Pierre Charles). This goes back to the many conversations that we had and the way he related to me as a family member that he could have talk to. I know he is gone, but certainly not forgotten. The standing family will always have my support. I love you all dearly
wow! i am stunned, really stunned. this vedeo brought tears to my eyes and reminded me of the things your dad did to help people like me out.
pierro you were a good man and the best. may your soul rest in perfect peace!
Great Job Faiza and Camilo. This is a real good video. RIP Pierro, you are truely one of Grand Bay’s and Dominica’s heroes. Your legacy lives on.
May his MEMORIES and his works live on FOREVER IN OUR MINDS
great job i had the opportunity of meeeting your dad in antigua,we had a drink together then boarded our liat flight to dominica,very humble servant may his soul rest in peace.
RIP Pierrot. hood job kids. keep the legacy alive.
GREAT DOMINICAN R.I.P. PIERRE CHARLES YOU ARE IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD FOREVER . YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.
simply awesome!
It’s amazing how people can turn a tribute to a late prime minister into something political. I loved the video it was very moving. I’m sure your father would be proud of you. Two thumbs up!
i say the same damn thing,that’s why dominica fails to move forward ,the ppl takes every thing too political,
Well said; I think some people should look beyond politics and remember the late prime minister for who he was and what he represented. He was always an advocate for peace.
Excellent tribute. How I wish the rest of Dominica could have done something more for him today e.g Naming the Loubiere to Grand bay Road up to the Catholic Church, the “PIERRE CHARLES Highway” . Its not too late
tru thing
R.I.P PEIRRO YOUR LEGACY LIVES ON, VERY INTERESTING VIDEO .THERE’S NO OTHER LIKE YOU ,
Well done kids your dad is a lucky man. Keep your head up and everything will be alright.
Lovely.
A magnificent display of pure talent. This man would have been proud by all means. Regardless how others may feel but you show that his light and his spirit lives on. A journey that he once started will continue and never end even if he is physically incapable. Charles loved you guys dearly. He showed it everyday that he could and everyday that God made. This man stood strong amongst adverse inequalities and set things at level to become equals. I loved him dearly and so did my family in Pichelin.
Continue to do well and shine above all. You guys have a loving mother and regardless what others might say or try to say, nothing can come between a family’s tie and bond. May God continue to richly guide and protect you as you have a father who is also looking down on you from above… Rest in Peace Mr. Pierre Charles. Your legacy shall live on in our hearts and generations to come.
A. Reg
Too touching for words!
Oh Faiza, you made me cry!…Wonderful gesture.
how sad to know very sad
Damn…Great video Tribute…this should be on BET, Carib Vision and the others. One of the falling soliders, who died with his boots on. You are being missed Perro…may your legacy and memory live on…..REST IN ETERNAL PEACE!!!
Great Video Tribute, I agree. BET? I don’t think so. The timing of the song and the singer’s lips’ movement are not in tune. A little tweaking and it would be Perfect. Other than that its good.
Very touching video..great job faiza..very emotional and well put together…am proud of you…Pierre Charles was a great leader
Great job!
Pierro was an outstanding guy. While his soul rest in peace, may his great memories continue to live on.
great job u guys had me crying…
Yes Star8z, this was a very moving video, it made me so sad and I kept playing it over and over again. They really did a wonderful job with this, i brought back so many memories.
This video is so touching. I’m sure your dad would be proud of you’ll. R.I.P. Mr. Pierre Charles
I loved him sooooo much!
nice song,,,,loved the woman vocals,,,,now when it comes to music i’ll critic,,,,the boy verse wasn’t well mixed,,,i listened to it in my beats by diddy headphones and the panning wasn’t right,,,in fact the engineer should not have panned the boys verse,,,should have left it like the ladies cause it causes noise,,,when panning voices the volumes of the pan should not be the same as the verse,,,or to make it simple,,,have one main verse and the rapper will add adlibs,,,such as repeating the ending of rhymes,,,,the those repitition of endings can be panned,,(after u make a copy of the repeats) pan one 50% left n 50% right,,,,then lower their volumes that they don’t interfere with the sound quality of the main verse,,,but that was a good song,,,it was an emotional one,,,i like it
PUNK
i never knew giving sound record engineering tips made u a punk,,,,well then i’ll proudly be a punk!!!!
I’m not a music engineer but i’d like to think i have a good ear for music and you are right on point. There are also areas where the female vocalist is off key , a bit pitchy etc but i did enjoy it.
It is not a contest is a tribute, and it is beautiful.
Mabouche u and Dirty mouth of the southThat wasn’t the time nah pal.Dat’s all i saying.
well she’s not a professional singer but she’s good,,,she can be one with much practice,,,the engineer could use melodyne to put her notes in key,,,,autotune can give a good pitch,,,but nonetheless it’s a good song just that the young man’s verse have too much distortion,,,,if its the same engineer then i get the assumption that the young lady n the man wasn’t in the session together,,, but u could have put a thumbs up wii lol,,,,dem people trying to cooley me dere,,,,,admin how come when i post i can’t ‘thumbs up’ myself nah ay ay
chief critic. god
STFU…
This is so touching,i miss him maybe not as much as your family.but his looking down on your all where ever he is.Touching and powerful words.
May God continue to guide and bless your family.
He was a wounder Man R..I.P Perrio
so sorry pierro,,,,the supporters are really wearing their ignorance as a badge of honor,,,,u said it so plain and simple when u was there but now we seeing what u meant,,,,hhhhmmmm i just hope such things had nothing to do with u being gone,,,,because since after u a bunch of power hungry peeps in ur place,,,,u dismissed ambrose george but mr charles ambrose have been dismissed twice after u r gone and he’s still there,,,,savarin is causing trouble and he’s not a laborite,,,,in fact he called for u and others lynching,,,ur wife is with the merry gang who tony said,,,drove u to ur grave,,,,tony said “he knew he knew he knew” but mr charles up to now tony has not told us what u knew,,,,well i do hope u r in a better place
That’s where u come and hide-out, u fraid to show ur face on the UWP articles about y’all ‘plans’ for 2011? Here i was thinking u got a job! sad…
Pierre Charles and family don’t need your hypocritical show of support ok? U want to reach all on the man’s wife and pretend your intentions r good?
U r one of the most ignorant people on DNO, you are very shallow and comment on everything at surface level. You lack the intelligence to analyze situations on ur own and simply repeat what you hear from your man-crush lennox linton.
You are also very uninformed for eg ur statement about people not carrying injured persons on private vehicles. Everyone knows that u should wait on professionals to move an injured person or you are likely to make the situation worse.
My advice to you is to spend your free time filling out some job or university applications to find something constructive to do wit ur time. UWI deadline for applications is Jan 31.
And that nonsense you do of using ,,,, between ur incoherent points is a travesty and an embarrassment to every English teacher you had in your lifetime.
Hate woud you stop it ? The video is for Charles who understood what being a leader is…..
No i won’t stop putting this fool in check and it’s not hate it’s anti-hate.
The uwp happens to be at this time all about hatred and division so yes i’m anti-uwp.
A simple tribute video he tries to insert politics so I inserted a response and called him out.
I’ve no more to say btw, don’t wanna distract from the video it was very touching, someone needs to make something similar for Rosie. Maybe I will do it.
Anti-Hate I thought that you did a good job lynching Mouth of the South . Sometimes I think that mouth of the south is a bit extreme. For example mouth of the South once made reference to Skerrit’s Mum hanging out at the carinage in Guadeloupe. That was distasteful.
By the same token I thought you Ant- Hate also did a good job describing yourself. Often times you display arrogance, biasness and a display of obsequiousness all to protect a bunch of questionable government officials..
hhhhhmmmm anti-hate tell em why u mad son tell em for u get hypertension,,,tell em why u mad son!!!!!!
Anti-hate you have nothing but hate and thatis what you are all about. Now please take abreak and let me enjoy and meditate about about theman. For now you are dismissed.
anti hate iwould shake your shake your big toe. Good job putting mouth of the south in is place.
i wish MOUTH OF THE SOUTH wud stay out of our business. u all have enough to study. statan u cant privail. get lost. live our desease pm rest in peace. all u said he was incompitent. u remember wen people like u said pierro an charlo let dominic go? he let go…… now he was a good man.
u need to go an hide ur self inside BARABASS NOSE. an mine ur dan business. u all to inconsistant.
Dr. B willy was the biggest homo sex…. for U THE UWP AND BARABASS. HE WAS ATTONY GIEGIE…..YET STILL HE WAS CANDIDATE FOR THE EAST. dats y u all will never get into office again in this country. weaked AND EVIL U ALL B. GET LOST SATAN FROM THE MOUTH OF THE SORT.
Wonderful gesture! Mr. Charles oh how things have changed since you have been gone. You would not to be able to recognize the Labor party you left.. You would wish that you had fired Roosevelt Madard Skerritt as a result of his insubordination, when as a junior minister without your knowledge and consent he went behind your back to negotiate with China.. This was a bad sign that you did not see, or saw but chose to ignore, you would have done Dominica a favor.. We forgive you for leaving this monkey on our backs, I am sure you would never dream that it could be that bad.. Rest in Peace Perro!
please stop! this is not the time for this!
Could you please point out to me what is so offensive in what I just said? What part of it that offends you? Pierro was a husband, a father, but he was also the PM of Dominica, so in paying tribute to him, it is too out of place to refer to his time in office. His quote lives on “Dominicans wear their ignorance of their sleeves like a badge of honor.”
what does this have to do with the kids’ video? comment on the video plz
With all due respect to you Sir, I think you should make your comments and leave other people to make comments of their choice. I will go into more details of why I think it is not out of order to refer to a man’s term in office in response to a tribute to his life.. As a public official, especially the PM of a country, it is just impossible to avoid… Broaden your horizons a bit, Sir/ Madam… Could you imagine the kids of Ronald Regan paying tribute to him for no one to say anything about his time in office? Or the Prime minister of Barbados who died recently. Did you see the number of references to his office? You Dominicans are just too quick to comment of other people’s comments before thinking about or understanding what the person is saying… All you too damn fast. That’s all you problem, all you think all you have to tell everybody what to say and how to say what they want to say…
i agree with you ghandi
I knew Pierre Charles. He was a friend of the family. He was a principled man sorrounded by wolves.
If Pierre Charles was still around i would have voted labour, but my mother did not raise me to reward crooks and back stabbers.
The people of Dominica insulted Pierre Chaarles more by rewarding and honouring those of his treacherous friends who led him to his grave then rushed to Grand Bay to shed crocodile tears.
May your sould rest in piece RIP Pierro.
Very touching. As someone who was touched by Pierro (he was my godfather), I can tell you for sure that he is proud of you, Faiza and Camilo. You do not have to worry. He was a good man.
rest in peace my schoolmate
Awww, great job Fai and Camillo!!! Brought a tear to my eye
this is so remarkable it brought tears 2 my eyes i wish there were more children like this u make me as a parent proud