Gideon Maxime & Aldwyn Chow Lin On have passed

Aldwyn Chow Lin On

Pan Trinbago notes with deep sorrow tha passing of one of its former Presidents – Aldwyn Chow Lin On.

Aldwyn came into prominence in the steelband world through his sponsorship apart from his leadership role of the Sangre Grande Cordettes , which for several years under his leadership was well knowm for quality of instrument and high standard of performance especially in the realm of classical music.

Pan Trinbago commiserates with the family of Aldwyn Chow Lin On and we sincerely offer our condolences.

His roles as steelband leader and Officer in the Association were significant and Sangre Grande as a community continues the legacy through Cordettes Steel Orchestra.

Gideon Maxime

Pan Trinbago commiserates with the family of Gideon Maxime, a researcher of the steelband and recorder of Panorama and Festival results.

Gideon’s passing leaves the information stage with somewhat of a void.

Pan Trinbago extends to his family sincere condolences.

I remember attending a Steelband Competition in the Queens Park Savannah in the early 1960s when a band with which I was not familiar at that time "Cordettes" of Sangre Grande appeared on stage . The question was " Who is dat Chineeman leading de ban?"

I was later to learn that he was Aldwyn Chow Lin On athe son of a Sangre Grande shopkeeper. . So I kept an eye on Cordettes and Aldwyn thereafter.

Many years later there was a rumour that Peter Minshall had some Japanese assisting him in the construction of one of his "Robotic" Costumes on investigating the Japanese was none other than Aldwyn and his brother.

Aldwyn also owned a Chinese Restaurant at the corner of Tragarete and Maraval Roads.

Sad to learn of his passing. Will miss him. May he rest in Peace. Ian Lambie

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ed cee August 2, 2011 at 10:46pm

My sympathies go out to the families of both Gideon Maxime and Aldwyn Chow Lin On. I knew Gideon very well as we were Barataria boys and serious pan connoisseurs every night by Solo Harmonites' pan tent at Carnival time. We chatted for hours on end. Discussion was always quite useful in the quest to understand the pan movement more, and best of all we always enjoyed each other's company. May his soul and that of Aldwyn rest in peace!
Owen Serrette August 2, 2011 at 9:55pm

My condolances to the families of Aldwyn and Giddeon,two gentlemen I was privilidged to have interacted with.Good men indeed. May their souls rest in peace

Owen Serrette
Neil Lambie August 2, 2011 at 3:23pm

   I remember attending a Steelband Competition in the Queens Park Savannah in the early 1960s when a band with which I was not familiar at that time "Cordettes" of Sangre Grande appeared on stage . The question was " Who is dat Chineeman leading de ban?"

I was later to learn that he was Aldwyn Chow Lin On athe son of a Sangre Grande shopkeeper. .   So I kept an eye on Cordettes and Aldwyn thereafter.

Many years later there was a rumour that Peter Minshall had some Japanese assisting him in the construction of one of his "Robotic" Costumes on investigating the Japanese was none other than Aldwyn and his brother.

Aldwyn also owned a Chinese Restaurant at the corner of Tragarete and Maraval Roads.

Sad to learn of his passing. Will miss him.    May he rest in Peace.      Ian Lambie
Andre-Roger Dellevi August 2, 2011 at 3:12pm

May these Men of Pan, R.I.P. > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbwtJK_2_4c
Judith Laird August 2, 2011 at 1:58pm

In the case of Aldwyn, his Cultural reach was very far, impacting on the Mas specifically in the execution of Minshall costumes and later he was an Individual,& "Queen Maker" not to mention his formidable presence on the Clubbing life of Trinidad - Atlantis- it has left a major mark on the night life of T&T supporting and promoting local talent. He will be missed May you rest in peace Chowli
911 August 2, 2011 at 1:40pm

My Sincere condolences To Mr Maxime,& Mr Chow lin

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