Statement issued by the Hon. Obie
Wilchcombe
Member of Parliament, West Grand
Bahama and Bimini
Minister of Tourism:
Sandra Edgecombe was the preeminent Blue Jay! She made real the hopes and dreams of
thousands. She admonished, encouraged
and nurtured young men and young women to become citizens of purpose and
commitment.
Her life was dedicated to the education of the nation’s youth. She embodied the ideals of the great educators
who believe that education is the passage to true freedom in the journey to a higher
quality of life and living. Along life’s
journey she impacted the lives of thousands in whom she emptied her heart and
soul of love and knowledge.
When tragedy struck she shared the pain of the parents; when
the children cried she cried; and when they celebrated she led the parade. She
was always there, each and every day and with each and every step. Her voice was strong and her message was clear.
It was a message of hope reminding our youth to embrace the opportunity of
education and to fly high!
Sandra Edgecombe became on iconic fixture of the education
landscape in Grand Bahama. From East to
West she touched all! SHE SACRIFICIED – SHE GAVE – SHE INSPIRED – SHE LOVED –
SHE MADE A DIFFERENCE – A BLUE JAY SHE WILL ALWAYS BE FLYING HIGH ABOVE US!
I celebrate her life! She was God’s gift to us all! We thank God because our lives have been
enriched because Sandra Edgecombe walked this way!