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T&T’s New York Consulate confirms Sparrow is alive

The   Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in New York confirms   that Mr. Slinger Francisco, “The Mighty Sparrow” is alive.

The   Consulate General was informed of his condition today 12th September, 2013 at   8:37am by his son, Mr. Richard Francisco, who has been taking care of his   father since he fell ill. According to him, the cultural icon “is resting   comfortably, and he’s alive and well.

Mighty Sparrow
Mighty Sparrow

 

The   family wishes to thank the public for their prayers”.

Mr.   Francisco advised the Consul General last week that should the situation   change he would duly inform the nation via the Consulate General of the   Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in New York.

The   nation would recall that the Consulate General recognized Sparrow with a   lifetime achievement award on August 30th, 2013, but he was unable to collect   the award in person; Richard, his son, accepted the award on his behalf.

The   Consul General, Mrs. Rudrawatee Nan Ramgoolam, asked that nationals and other   well wishers pray for his recovery and respect the privacy of the family at   this time.

“This   is an exceedingly difficult time for Sparrow’s family. Let us focus our   energies on praying for both him and his family and allow the family to   continue to take care of their loved one.

Should   there be any further developments, Richard Francisco has promised to inform   the Consulate General in New York and we in turn will issue an official   release to reflect same.”

The   Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in New York   exercises consular jurisdiction in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New   Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont, and   is focused on promoting Trinidad and Tobago and providing services for its   Diaspora.

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