Jamaicans and hundreds worldwide, yesterday said goodbye to Jamaican cultural icon Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley.
As reported in both the Gleaner and the STAR, Jamaicans from all walks of life turned out in their numbers to say goodbye to a woman whose work they had enjoyed for many years.
Although the sun was high in the early afternoon sky, the supporters were unnerved and several persons stood fixed at the gate of the church for the entire two-hour ceremony.
This display of support and solidarity spoke well for Jamaicans and showed that we are indeed appreciative of our cultural icons. Almost all the persons present were aware of Miss Lou's contribution and all obviously thought it prudent to pay their own form of respect.
What was disappointing however, was the manner in which some of the supporters behaved. Many were loud and boisterous and in many instances, several persons came close to fighting. People stepped on, and over each other just to get funeral programmes and many were abusive to the officers who had been assigned to maintain the peace.
Some mourners complained that they were being left out of the proceedings. Although this claim might have some merit, it does not justify the uncivilised manner in which some persons behaved. Were it not for the excellent job by the police officers, many would have compromised the grace and integrity with which Miss Lou deserved to be buried.
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