I have known of Professor Philmore all my life but I had only interacted with him a few years ago when we held a benefit concert for our arranger Mr. Lennox 'Sam' Fortune. They are both gone now and coincidentally, they both came out of Hatters Steel Orchestra. I saw him as a role model growing up. Everybody wanted to be like him and it was overwhelmingly satisfying that at our last conversation he was the one who expressed praise about my work. 'Aquil boy, I love the work you doing brother. I read every article you write whether I'm in Trinidad or foreign and its a long time I waiting for someone to take the fight to Pan Trinbago.' He then embraced me like a father would embrace a son. It is moments like those that made me know that the struggle was worth it. The world has lost a pan star and as we celebrate his life we mourn as well. It is our duty to protect his legacy by collecting, studying and disseminating his music to the younger generation. Condolences to the family. Professor Philmore, safe journey to you my brother.
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