National icon, Jane Usher was laid to rest today and it was a full day of celebration in her memory. It began at 6:30 this morning where members of the family said their farewells, then at 7:00 the BDF escorted Usher to the Holy Redeemer Credit Union where she was lying in state until 12:00. When we got there at 12:30, the BDF were escorting her to the Holy Redeemer Cathedral where the funeral service was held. Here are a few speeches from the mass.
Hally D. Haynes, Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions
"Her passing is undoubtedly and immeasurable and irreplaceable loss to HRCU and Belize. We are the Caribbean confederation of credit unions would like to record our sincere appreciation for her sterling contribution to the development of the Belize Credit Union Movement. She gave selflessly to the credit union movement and live the credit union prayer, bring hope to those with whom she made contact. Miss Jane kindness, love, inspiration, humility and warmth will always be remembered by all of us at the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions. We love you Miss Jane."
Hon. Tracey Taegar-Panton, Minister of Trade
"The government and people of Belize owe her Honorable Doctor Jane Ellen Mary Usher nee Price, a debt of gratitude. She has touched the lives of thousands of Belizeans in ways that many may never know. The role she played in Belize's national development is un-parallel. Hers was a journey of many personal sacrifices. Yet her mark is stamped on the very soul of this nation."
Grandson
"Dearest Gran, on behalf of all your grandchildren, I simply want to say we love you and we will miss you. To say that you have been an inspiration to all of us is the greatest understatement ever spoken. You are our role model. Your life was the best example of how we should strive to live ours. You showed unconditional love to us. You were selfless and you were committed. By simply trying to be half the person you were, we have all be able to do great things and lead great lives. All we have accomplished is because we stood on the shoulders of the giant, you. We love you Gran and we will miss you. Every single one of us has countless memories of playing at 5 miles, whether it was Sunday dinner, climbing mangrove, paddling dorey, playing basketball or sitting on the verandah talking fool. You were always there rocking in your chair, blessing us with your presence and ready to offer words of advice, love and encouragement."
In attendance were leader of the opposition John Briceno, Former Prime Minister Said Musa, Francis Fonseca, Godfrey Smith among other officials. Jane Usher was buried beside her husband at the Price-Usher family home at mile 5 and a half on the Philip Goldson Highway.
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