Hervis bain biography of abraham
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By RICARDO WELLS
Tribune Staff Reporter
rwells@tribunemedia.net
SCORES of civic dignitaries on Friday joined the family, friends and religious counterparts of the late Rev Dr Hervis Bain to bid a final farewell to the national icon best recognised as the creator of the national flag and coat of arms.
Hundreds packed the pews of the St John’s Native Baptist Church, of which Rev Dr Bain formerly served as pastor, for the state-recognised funeral.
At the time of his death the 73-year-old national icon had established himself as fixture in the areas of education, religion, public service and culture through Junkanoo.
Governor General Dame Margaret Pindling, Prime Minister Perry Christie and Opposition Leader Dr Hubert Minnis were among those in attendance.
Mr Christie labelled ‘HB Steeps’, by which he referred to his childhood friend, an efficient teacher, a religious pillar, a cultural staple and a family man of the highest order.
According to Mr Christie, Dr Bain was a Toote S
