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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.
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03:43 Cutting, TV6 News.
03:45 ♪ I'm gonna be a good boy ♪
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