{"id":142638,"date":"2015-07-21T22:56:11","date_gmt":"2015-07-22T02:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=142638"},"modified":"2015-07-21T22:59:29","modified_gmt":"2015-07-22T02:59:29","slug":"stay-well-sparkle-littlest-cadet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/columns\/stay-well-sparkle-littlest-cadet\/","title":{"rendered":"STAY WELL & SPARKLE: Littlest Cadet"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Capt. Robinson with Leilani and Ludovic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ludovic may be the littlest cadet loving it in St. Lucia. But don’t worry about the others troubling him – his daddy is Camp Commander.<\/p>\n

In fact, Capt. Lincoln Robinson wears couple more hats than just a father looking out for his son. While his wife Michelle Gail is overseas studying nutrition and dietetics, he has had to be both father and mother to his children. He has to get Ludovic and sister Leilani ready for school in Portsmouth before heading down to work in Cadet Headquarters. Fortunately, he has excellent back up. Aunts routinely take care of his daughter’s hair the night before. And on occasion if that doesn’t work out, teacher can instantly tell when daddy did it!<\/p>\n

BOOM!<\/p>\n

Just like that, Dominica Cadets rocket to the top of regional competition!\u00a0 And guess who had something to do with it? In 2009, the team led by Robinson broke three records – in road relay, timed race and public speaking. But there’s more! Dominica won every one of the officers races! Other events included foot & rifle drills, adventure training, map & compass land nav! as well as building shelter for overnight camping.<\/p>\n

This is the first sign that you dealing with a man steeped in the finest military tradition. He never fails, at every opportunity, to recognize\u00a0 the leadership of Cadet Commandant, Col. David Andrew and Adjutant, Major Dorsen Robin. For that matter, he eagerly credits the foundational leadership of Major Francis Richards, the first Cadet Commandant in modern era, along with Captain Gabriel Christian, felt by many to be the father of Dominica cadet revival and author of The Cadet Handbook.<\/p>\n

Cadeting seems such a natural fit for Capt. Robinson, it is easy to forget that he was a teacher for as many as 16 years. He taught at\u00a0 for seven years at Roseau SDA and nine at Portsmouth Secondary (vice principal for the last four). His past experiences as Dean of Student Discipline helps him move seamlessly from the role of early morning devotions leader, to playing dominoes, volleyball and football with even the lowly recruits, to firmly laying down the law when he has to.<\/p>\n

And here’s how I know that he not only disciplines his children, but brings them up the way they should go. It was the night before our big service at Fatima Church to be followed by parade through the streets of St. Lucia. Sitting on my cot next to his, I observed how he attentively instructed his son in the nuances polishing his boots to shine only as a military person can. He did not only tell him what to do, but patiently showed him how,\u00a0 step by step.<\/p>\n

This may come as news to you. Lucians think quite highly of Dominicans – certainly more highly than we think of ourselves. Midshipman Williams and I had the privilege of taking the salute with Col. Hyacinth, head of our host cadet corps. Also on review was Capt. Cecil Clark, a Dominican and their cadet Public Relations Officer, along with his wife Victoria Charles Clark, Esq. (St. Lucia’s Director of Public Prosecution).<\/p>\n

Now picture this.<\/p>\n

We could hear the stirring martial music get louder as our band, supplemented by Lucian counterparts, marched up from below the brow of the hill. The first thing I saw was our verdant flag, emblazoned in the brilliant sun, flying high in the stiff St. Lucian breeze. Alongside was our maroon & gold Cadet colours, in stout support. Goosebumps swept all over me and shivers shot down my spine. Can you feel it? And who was at the head of the impeccably precise formation with his sword drawn? None than Capt. Robinson thundering out the order, “EYES RIGHT!”<\/p>\n

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Captain Robinson at march past<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

St. Lucians bawled man!<\/p>\n

Well okay, it’s not like there was some massive crowd or anything, but those onlookers present sure got a memorable treat – and couldn’t wait to say so.<\/p>\n

Both of Capt. Robinson children’s are Pathfinders so crossing to cadeting is smoother than most. Leilani is entering 5th grade. Her favourite subject is maths. She likes technology and fixing things. Ludovic loves football and his school team won the football competition last year.\u00a0He was the top boy in last year’s Grade Six National Assessment. Now I can see why.<\/p>\n

Captain Robinson would not want me saying this, so lets keep this confidential. This splendid demonstration of fatherhood is by no means lost on our happy campers. Ludovic may be the littlest cadet indeed, but he has mighty big shoes to fill.<\/p>\n

Major Sam Christian heads the medical unit of the Dominica Cadet Corps.\u00a0 He can be reached at 440-9133 or at http:\/\/urgentcareda.weebly.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Colour Guard with Dominica & Cadet Flag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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