When I first met Ken "Professor" Philmore, I was a little girl attending an event at City Hall in Port of Spain, where I was scheduled to perform. Professor was also scheduled to perform that evening. I remember standing backstage during his performance and thinking that this man knew very strongly and passionately what he was doing. I was so impressed with his ability to play the instrument in such a comfortable way that allowed the audience to sway and sing a long. After meeting him backstage a few moments later, he offered words of encouragement and told me to stick with playing pan. This celebrity pannist took the time to have a short conversation with little me and it meant everything. In later years I became an even bigger fan when I heard his arrangement of "Pan By Storm." What a masterpiece! Above all, Professor's humbleness and kindness are truly the characteristics that made him a special human being. The world we live in today needs more people like Pro and I am sad that we had to lose him so soon. My condolences to his family and friends. May he continue to live on in our music.
Dr. Mia Gormandy
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