Dear Editor,

Conrad Plummer was indeed a genuine Sports Personality, and a career Banker. But for many of us, he was a father figure. It is indeed with great sadness that his immediate family and the sports fraternity bid him farewell.

Conrad Plummer was a proud Berbician who eventually came to Georgetown and blossomed into a senior personality on many fronts. As a national hockey player, he represented this country for more than a decade. He was a brilliant student and undoubtedly a Queens College stalwart.

As a banker, he was the Managing Director of one of the most powerful banks in this country. At the same time, he continuously provided un-flinching support by way of influencing sponsorship for the development of sports in this country.

Plummer’s support for hockey was unwavering. However, this stalwart was balanced and unchauvinistic in his endeavours, devoting his personal time and attention to many young sportsmen and sportswomen, which served as a tremendous impetus to their development. He was a disciplinarian and gave valuable advice to our people.

As a former pro-active member and Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Plummer spent days and nights in serious discussion as we crafted the National Sports Commission Act # 23 of 1993, for implementation by the National Sports Commission. He also worked vigorously on the preparation of the National Sports Policy.

In recognition of his valuable support to development in this country, he was the recipient of a National Award — the Medal of Service.

Conrad Plummer’s loyalty and dedication to peace and his Lord was most genuine, as he died as the pastor of the Redeemer Parish in Georgetown.

As we celebrate the life and teaching of Conrad Plummer, let us extend our sincere sympathies to his wife, sons and grandsons during this difficult time.

Yours respectfully,
Neil Kumar.