Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - ...Cyril Boxill or “Nick,” as he was fondly called, grew up in San Fernando. For the greater part of his life he was involved in the steelpan movement.
Small wonder he was also known as “Bredwin” due to his kind-heartedness. He often referred to the steelpan as “Barrels” and was a founding member of Mayo Starlift which, with Vic Lange as arranger, made quite an impression in the Steelband Festival in the 1950s with a piece entitled “Waltz of the Sugar Plum Fairies.”
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The measure of one's life is found in the sentiments expressed after a person dies. Bredwin was a true character of the South. He was a true afficionado of the barrels and good food. May his soul find peace and a panside in the hereafter.
" To live in the Hearts you left behind, is not to Die" Rest in Peace "Brother".
Condolences to Boxill family from the Franklin family
My condolences to Mr Boxill's family and loved ones.
I never knew him but the article brought back memories of several familiar but forgotten steelbands of my youth.
Bands like Teenage Symphony, QT Minors and of course Sea Bees which (along with Hatters and Rogues Regiment) was one of the first steelbands I ever knew of.
May he Rest in Peace
One thing you forgot to mention, is that he was a great cook. Dat man coulda make one bad fish broth.
My condolences to the family. Rest in peace brother.
Breadwin is fully alive in the hearts and minds of the Steelband fraternity.
pan = Nick, and Nick = working continuously for the improvement of the barrels!!
Condolences to the family.
May memories of happy moments spent together
Comfort you and remain wih you to make you smile
Zion's steelband has a new member
Cryil "Nick" Boxil Rest In Peace
My condolences to family, and friends knew him as part of the Guinness cavaliers.
Alvin rostant