Date: October 26, 2004
Contact: Sandra Brunet
Phone: 340-774-2991
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR VARGRAVE RICHARDS EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO
FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MRS. BERYL KNIGHT
Lieutenant Governor Vargrave Richards extends his deepest sympathy
to the family and friends of his beloved Godmother Mrs. Beryl Knight.
"Nen Knight as I came to know her over the years was the quintessential
matriarch to her immediate family and to the scores of other children
and adults who came to regard her as 'friend, family or surrogate' mother,"
Lieutenant Governor Richards shared.
"Oftentimes in our community we elevate those who have become
known publicly for major accomplishments, however, I believe people
like Mrs. Beryl Knight deserve the highest respect and admiration for
the challenging and tough job of being a mother. Nen Knight not only
raised 10 children of her own, but she lovingly nurtured and guided
dozens of children, grandchildren and others, including myself, in the
community," Lieutenant Governor Richards continued.
Lieutenant Governor Richards further stated: "I watched and marveled
over the years at her continual sacrifices, her even-handed discipline
and her relentless drive to afford her children the opportunities to
gain a better life. She was a continuous source of support and inspiration
to all who came to know her and love her as I did."
"May she rest in peace knowing that her contributions to family
and community are enormously appreciated and that each life touched
by her wise words and caring actions has been made so much richer,"
Lieutenant Governor Richards concluded.
