Newsletter for
alumni of The Abbey School, Mt. St. Benedict, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.
Caracas,
21 of November 2020 No. 994
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Dear
Friends,
Emails
and WhatApp chats follow.
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2 oct 2020
Azizul Mohammed
Hey Ladislao,
Peter Sammy and I were very close and out
of school whenever I was home on weekends we would be hanging out or just going
to eat KFC.
We were so close that when I was graduating
he offered to drop me to the graduation up the hill and pick me up after and against
the wishes of my father I accepted his offer and he did it.
That's how generous he was.
Sometimes on weekends he would come to
where I lived in Valsyn and we would go to the park and play cricket or soccer.
WE would spend hours discussing various
History topics we had to get done or debate the pro's and con's of the
direction the country was going .
He was so smart his knowledge was so vast
that sometimes I believe in class he just stayed quiet or pretend not to know
just to be one of the guys, or as we say to be accepted as one of the guys, he
was too smart for his time and I used to always tell him that.
One of the things I always remembered about
Peter, he hated to say good by , it was always "see you later" and I
picked that up from him ,and up to today I never say good by always see you
later.
Peter you will be missed terribly and my
friend "see you later"
To his family please accept my humblest
condolences.
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Sun, Sep 13 at 5:56 AM
Yes, I have received - many thanks.
David Serrao, 1948 year.
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2tS8p oAiipdnesrilSaaomlrshei 2ll016d
Dear members of the Mount.
It is deep regret that I
have to post this.
A past student (1979) Dave
Bob of Tobago, has passed away on Tuesday night - 26th April 2020..
He worked the Ministry of
Sports.
I knew him as one of the
good guys and fun loving.
I'm going to miss him.
Rest in peace my friend.
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GEORGE MICKIEWICZ
wrote:
Hi Nigel et Al
In response to your note below, my
humble opinion based on my limited historical knowledge, there has been a TEAM
OF SEVERAL LEADERS who have emerged over the last decades since the closing of
our beloved school.
I reconnected with the Abbey School
around 2007 when I found a reference to the Circulars in Google.
Reflecting on what I have learned since,
I see the following as leaders that have contributed to our global alumni in
one way or another:
Val Knaggs – Oasis
Ladislao Kertesz – Circulars
Don Mitchell -Blog for Circulars, reunion, and overall contributor
Nigel Boos – Database, Scouts, Photos, Librarian/Historian and overall
contributor
Joe Berment-McDowald – Past ASSA president, organizer & main fund
raiser for our Venezuelan alums-in-need
Dr Adolfo Aumaitre – courageous transporter of USA $, medicines, goods,
etc. to our Venezuelan alums-in-need via a boat trip from Trinidad to
Venezuela
Don Goddard – 2018 Brother Vincent/Lionel Roberts St Petersburg reunion
organizer
Glen McKoy – Cheerleader and overall contributor
Kazim Abasali – Creator & keeper of the MSB web page, Facebook,
current Database and general IT related contributions plus overall
contributor
Father Harold Imamshah – Spiritual Director.
Many others, unknown to me at this time,
have stepped up and led Abbey School-Mount St Benedict related efforts at one
point and time.
We recognize them too.
Thank Y’All Very much for your value
adding leadership in these accomplishments.
I am very proud and celebrate each one
of you.
16/1/20 Aumaitre Adolfo: This is a note
coming from: Abbey School Leadership Team
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13 de Enero 2020.
Thank you, George and Nigel, for your contributions.
As Nigel shared, I consider Knight
Ladislao as our present leader.
And as Nigel shared King Arthur for his
herculean task.
Ladislao is also courageously fighting
this battle of survival in this our times as Arthur did in his time.
With what Venezuela is experiencing and
Laz efforts it is indeed admirable of him too.
Nigel, I know you are a humble person.
You have contributed a great deal my
friend.
What you have done too needs mention and
Knighthood.
And Glen for his overall cheer-leading
support and keeping the White Stones stories alive.
Don for sharing what Ladislao puts
together.
All in all, everyone mentioned by George
has paid their dues and is truly loved, admired and appreciated.
Joe, Dr Adolfo, Don Goddard, and so many
more
As Don told me in our Trinidad reunion,
what we do is a labor of love.
We seek no payment. To God be all the
praise and glory.
Finally, I am in the process of writing
a report communicating the happenings of my life recently.
Thanks to Ladislao for asking me to
contribute.
He works behind the scenes also.
There is a great deal happening at
present that I must share with you all.
First and foremost it goes to Ladislao
as my yearly submission to him.
Thank you Ladislao for continuing and
for keeping us together.
Love you all.
Nigel, we are keeping you in our
prayers.
“Empower with Art” - Hearts empowering lives. www.EmpowerwithArt.com
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WhatsApp:
1/18/20 Luongo miguel angel: I'm remembering right now (it's 12:33 a.m.)
that it is already January 18 and Winston Cabello Luongo is on his birthday.
Cousin: I wish you a real happy birthday, doing exactly what you like
the most, with congratulations from family and friends.
Big hug, with the same affection as always !!!!!!
1/18/20 Kecskemeti Pal: I have problems at home and office with the
Internet, that's why I am almost incommunicado
1/18/20 Robleda Santiago: like me two days without internet that
pod
18/1/20 Lopez Jesus: Brothers good afternoon, if for me a pleasure to
tell you that I am in the island, wao all's of you don't imagine
how this country is now
18/1/20 Robleda Santiago: good for you hope you send photos to see the
changes enjou it brother
18/1/20 Lopez Jesus: Remember brothers, because all around they
are buildings of concrete gravel sand and cement, I am token this FOTO in a
fuel station, and here nobody make a tail to buy gasoline or any fuel, really
this it's an easy country have a good economy and the people here look with out
problem, like us 20 years ago poor Venezuela, here the store are full of
everything and people's could buy all they want
19/1/20 Lopez Jesus: Good afternoon dear brothers, remember and enjoy, I
hope all's of you can come here, and experiment the emotions that this moment
went for me the black woman is the daughter of the Mrs, how sold us the Candi's
and the ice cream, when we walked to the swimming pool She is the sister
of my daughter´s husband ... I beg you pardon, because I wrote with mistakes
but I very emotional
19/1/20 Robleda Santiago: It brings me memories 50 years I haven"t
seen my school although I have pretty bad memory
1/26/20 Luongo Humberto: 0424 8285184 ... To all my friends and group
mates, and especially to the administrator, I inform that I will stop using
this number for which I am writing to you and I will start using the one under
the heading, that is , 0424 8285184 ... I thank you for, consequently,
proceeding from this very moment to eliminate or cancel this number and use the
new movistar that I am giving now. I thank you very much for your help and
collaboration to be able to be communicated again. ..hug. . Grateful.
1/26/20 Aumaitre Adolfo: I still can't understand why people are so
easily manipulated, one passes through the PSUV identification points and there
are people like ants. Could it be that the Maduristas are not hungry and needy?
That they have everything covered with the bonuses they give you and is that
enough to cover all your needs? It is incomprehensible! Good morning brother
Humberto, how are you? I have registered 3 of your phone numbers 0416, 0426 and
0424 now, which is the one that you are not going to use anymore?
1/26/20 Luongo Humberto: 0416 4 893234 .... that is, the first one you
mention. Please delete it and thank you. It is almost not operational and I
cannot pay three rents despite having Wifi at home. Thanks brother. The
movistar joins the group, that is, 0424 8285184. Abrazo
2/2/20 Lopez Jesus: Believe all of the trouble in nineteen century an in
this twenty had been created for humans
2/2/20 Lopez Jesus: No brother, how do you do, when you have an
opportunity to speak with him said him I am waiting for his aides Ok brother
thanks a lot for your good wishes
2/2/20 Aumaitre Adolfo: I spoke with Joe this morning and he told me he
was going to call you, have excuse but he missed you phone number Spoke
with Winston this morning too and he will call you during this week
2/2/20 Aumaitre Adolfo: By the moment at least we are alive
2/2/20 Lopez Jesus: My God protect you all's, but brothers, what
difference is here to our country
2/2/20 Aumaitre Adolfo: It is different for us that used to study there
for a few years
2/2/20 Lopez Jesus: You maybe not believe me but here I start to
remember all the English that father Bernard tech me
2/2/20 Aumaitre Adolfo: Jajajaja
2/2/20 Lopez Jesus: Teach
2/2/20 Aumaitre Adolfo: You will never forget that because you learned
it as you second mother tongue Jajaja
2/2/20 Lopez Jesus: Yes that is really the truth
2/2/20 Aumaitre Adolfo: I am happy that you are well and enjoying
it
2/14/20 Robleda Santiago: I hope this doesn't happen to you today
2/18/20 Aumaitre Adolfo: This email was sent by our old boys in the USA who
help to send the humanitarian aid that reaches you annually. Read it with
entertainment and send me answers to what they ask and your suggestions for me,
send them your answers, no matter if they are in Spanish Adolfo: Thank you very
much, Adolfo.
I cannot even start to imagine your and the other alums’ personal and
family suffering as I read your note. My heart and soul break every day as I
follow the news in Venezuela. The situation worsens by the day with no end in
sight as the Cubans, Russians, Chinese, Iranians, etc. continue to prop up the
Maduro government.
I suspected that those outside Caracas might not be able to get the
money via Western Union which you confirmed in your note.
Following up on your note, please let me know:
What manner of transfer in May (per your second note) do you recommend
for the $$ to those areas where you and the non-Caracas boys live?
Due to the increase in the cost of food, goods, protein, etc. – what is
the approximate amount that the alums need in USA $ per month to get the
necessary items if available?
Are there any NGOs or other Christian operations serving your area that
we can use to send powder proteins, medicines and other needed but
non-available items?
Any other ideas that you all may have to get you the needed assistance
will be greatly appreciated.
I feel very helpless in trying to help and solve the terrible situation
that you are all in. I pray for you all and Venezuela every day asking Jesus to
bring peace and end the suffering.
I am very, very proud and grateful of what you have personally done over
the years in your boat trips to Trinidad in leading the assistance effort with
courage, perseverance and love.
Un fuerte abrazo,
Jorge
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EDITED by Ladislao Kertesz, kertesz11@yahoo.com, if you would like to be in the circular’s mailing list or any
old boy that you would like to include.
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Photos:
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Kazim Abasali
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Fr. Odo
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St.Francis marching
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