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Exactly four weeks after his sudden passing, Ricardo Robert Barriteau Drue was laid to rest. Many attended the service at the Holy Family Cathedral in Antigua, including Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister Gaston Browne, soca artistes like Skinny Fabulous and Teddyson John, and of course friends, family and his fiancée, Patrice Roberts. The service was livestreamed on ABS News.

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00:00 [Music]
00:21 A celebration of life for the man who many remember for his short-lived but impactful life.
00:27 A son, a brother, a father, an artiste and a philanthropist.
00:33 ID Land was created for the kids and Ricardo made sure the kids had a wonderful time
00:39 and it is best to ensure donations were made and support was given.
00:45 We then saw the birth of Drew's Day, which grew to be a staple for the Antigua Carnival celebrations.
00:53 With exciting performances from local and regional artists alike.
00:58 The ID Nation took Antigua by storm and boy was it infectious.
01:03 Known for hits like Vagabond and Professional, those who were closest to Drew spoke of his love for soca music
01:11 long before he entered the professional arena. His mother reminisced on simpler, happier times.
01:17 Ricardo, do you remember when you would stand on the stairs at our home in Coquille?
01:24 Nicholas drew reference to a similar situation.
01:28 Reinventing and impersonating some of your favorite songs and artistes.
01:35 I remember them, Rick. Michael Jackson.
01:39 Marshall Montano. Edwin Yearwood.
01:44 The pot spoon in hand was your microphone. Do you remember that?
01:49 His funeral was attended by his ID and a jewel to other families and several other socartistes.
01:56 Ricardo's untimely passing reminds us of life's unpredictability, its fragility, how finite our moments can be.
02:08 So hold on to your loved ones a little tighter today and be sure to appreciate people while they're here.
02:15 Ricardo Drew, we love you. We miss you.
02:18 All right.
02:20 Prime Minister of Antigua, Gaston Brown, was also in attendance.
02:24 On behalf of the government and people of Antigua and Barbuda.
02:29 Ricardo was evidently an extraordinary talent.
02:35 And we believe that hadn't it been for his untimely death, that he would have emerged as a celebrated international star.
02:46 Drew leaves behind countless fans, friends, family, fiancé, Patrice Roberts and his core, his five children.
02:55 There are many things that I can remember about my father.
02:59 But the one thing that I always carry with me is how much he motivated the five of us.
03:05 Every before any game, any big test, it didn't matter what it was, the words he would tell us is Jews are great.
03:13 Now, not many of us may carry the last name, but I want to tell everyone here that you guys are great.
03:19 Thank you.
03:20 [Music]
03:43 Cutting, TV6 News.
03:45 ♪ I'm gonna be a good boy ♪
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