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Happy 92nd birthday to Sir Durward Fred Sturrup ~ NG Associate Editor ~ frederick@nasguard.com: Sir Durward Knowles reached his 92nd birthday on Monday. The spunk is still there. He's as lively as ever, right on top of what's going on in our society and the world and, he remains dedicated to worthy causes. I've come into contact with many people over the years as I have overlapped seven decades. Nobody I know of, none I have researched or written about has blended the mix of social/civic activist, sports magnate/tourism ambassador, and humanitarian like Sir Durward. I've told him on more than one occasion that God has allowed him a multiplicity of years for one basic reason. Quite simply put, the man is needed. Sir Durward is necessary. His kind, we never saw before and we will never see again. Sir Durward lives not for accolades but for how best he can help his fellowman and to do his part to orchestrate the wholesomeness that was once a trademark of the country he loves so dearly. Along the great way he has traveled, Sir Durward has touched many and life has been that much better for all such persons. The combination of assurance, humility and goodwill to be found in Sir Durward is a throwback to a time long past. We are all fortunate that he still bridges that gap. Throughout The Bahamas people know Sir Durward. Now, through an entity recently established, the rest of the Caribbean will know what manner of a man he is. He has been selected to receive the International Sailing Extraordinaire Award at the Caribbean Awards Sports Icons (CASI) Foundation Banquet on November 20 at Super Club Breezes. CASI is the first organization of its kind in the history of the Caribbean. Nobody exemplifies the quality of our region better than Sir Durward. It is thus fitting that he is honored and the word be sent out around the region so that thousands upon thousands outside of The Bahamas could aspire to be this kind of a human being. The audience, on November 20 at Breezes, will be told about his 1947 world sailing championship, his Olympic gold and bronze medals and a glittering career which caused him to be highly-respected and revered as the 'Sea Wolf', but surely when he is introduced, the many other aspects of his great life will be mentioned. Sir Durward will indeed be saluted, but it is the CASI Foundation folks who must certainly feel honored to be associated with him. Congratulations Sir Durward!
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