UPDATE: Funeral date for Richard Holder still unknown
A Virgin Islands News Online source close to the situation reported that the body of the former senior police officer and Barbados native has not been released by Government and remained at Peebles Hospital morgue.
The same source advised this online news site that the family is awaiting more information from the USA as more tests are being conducted as to the cause of death. However, an attempt may be made by the family to have the body released so funeral arrangements could be made.
The family and the entire community are still in shock over the passing of Mr. Holder, a father, husband and long time civil servant who has made years of contribution in the area of law enforcement.
No other information is available as of post time. Virgin Islands News Online will be sure to bring you an accurate update once a date has been announced by the family for the funeral service of the late Richard Holder.
See previous story posted on November 24, 2012
Richard Holder is dead
- Superintendent of Prisons reportedly suffered heart attack
Word just reaching Virgin Islands News Online is that the Superintendent of Her Majesty's Prison, Mr Richard Holder, is dead.
According to reliable sources, Mr Holder reportedly suffered a heart attack this evening November 24, 2012.
As of post time, a large crowd had gathered at Peebles Hospital including Premier Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Ronnie W. Skelton, Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron V. Walwyn and a number of relatives and friends of Mr Holder.
It was only on November 19, 2012 that Mr Holder celebrated his 55th birthday.
More details to come.
The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of Virgin Islands News Online extend sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Richard Holder.
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Rest In Peace, Sir Holder.
by 1000 angels
the way out of the valley
into my light
you are carried
by 1000 angels
in the darkest night
I am with you
you are carried into the light
you are carried
by 1000 angels
and you will never fall deeper than in my hands
into my light
you are carried into your light
1000 angels
are carrying you
into the light
into the light"
Kindly search on you tube for the song and enjoy
They say the good die young. A good man he was, and had high respect for those in authority. To everyone it was Mam and Sir. He was politeness personified. A good man. A great man.
For his daughter: Continue with your studies and work harder than before as your dad would have loved to see you succeed. How proudly he would give account of your progress whenever I enquired. So long, Mr. Holder.
Collectively we send your family (Mrs. Holder) our humble & sincere condolences during your time of grief
May God bless your souls,
You may be wondering why did he (Supt. Mr. Holder) have to go
But only God and Heaven knows
When the day comes you'll see him at the crossroads
But until that day
Just know God works in mysterious ways.
Staff of H. M. Prison
Rumours are circulating here as to other causes of death too despicable to mention-whether Holder or other officers!
What is really going on with the the Police Force there?