Oms,
Thanks for sharing this informative piece about the late A A
Barry. Barry was indeed a perfect gentleman. He
will certainly be missed. May he rest in perfect
peace.
>From: omar joof <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: Re: A Tribute To the late A A Barry!!!!
>Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 00:00:36 +0000
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>Pa Nderry,
>This is very sad indeed! However we thank you very much for the good things
>you have said about a compatriot who was not only a brother to many of us
>,
>but also a dear friend. I first met AA Barry in the newsroom at the mile 7
>studios of Radio Gambia way back in the early 1980s. He had recently
>returned to the country from Liberia and had been appointed by the
>information services as part a UNESCO project to create a National News
>Agency in The Gambia. He quickly became my brother and friend and we used
>to visit each other regularly. After I left Radio Gambia and eventually
>went
>into teaching, his son Ebou became one of my good students at Bakoteh
>Primary School.
>AA Barry was indeed a very good brother and friend. He was very
>professional, and I personally had no doubts about his credibility even
>when
>he worked at The State House in Banjul during the early days of the AFPRC
>dictatorship. Barry was a giant in the face of odds! I very well remember
>how reassuring he used to be after a day's toil without news.
>My condolence to his wife Sally, his son Ebou, and the entire Barry family
>of Kombo East.
>May his soul rest in perfect peace!
>Omar Joof.
>
>
>>From: Pa Nderry M'bai <[log in to unmask]>
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>>Subject: A Tribute To the late A A Barry!!!!
>>Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 10:17:04 +0000
>>
>>As Gambians and non Gambians mourns the death of veteran
>>journalist Deyda Hydara, another unpleasant news broke out,
>>this time the death of Amadou A Barry alias A A Barry,
>>former news Editor of The Daily Observer and The Point
>>Newspaper as well. It's a sad moment for the Point and The
>>Gambia in general.
>>
>>I have worked with the late Barry at the Point in the
>>early
>> 90's as a reporter. Barry was honest, fearless,
>>independent
>> minded and above all principled. He was the type of
>>Editor who will always ensure that both the Opposition and
>>Ruling government headed by dictator Jammeh were given fair
>>media
>> coverage. Editorial staff of the Daily Observer and the
>>Point, who worked with our departed colleague can attest to
>>this
>> fact. He was not biased at all. He always strives for
>>accuracy and objectivity.
>>
>>I can remember Barry's reaction to my first piece submitted
>>to him for editing. All what he said was"Pa Nderry,
>>journalism is your field. I am impressed by your
>>writings and keep it up. I will talk to Deyda, so
>>that we will give you the necessary encouragement and
>>support you deserved. We need your type in this paper."
>>
>>As a former press officer for the defunct military junta,
>>Barry was kind of a source for the Point, as it was
>>always easy for him to verify scoops for the paper. His
>>sources in government will not hesitate to confirm stories for
>>him. The demise of such an asset is a big loss to The
>>Gambia and the entire media fraternity.
>>
>>I remember visiting him at his London Corner home last year
>>and this what he told me"Pa Nderry, i have been following
>>your stories. You are doing a good job. The point is
>>more vibrant today. Keep up the good work." I retorted
>>by saying " Thanks for your encouragement. I must point out
>>that you also contributed immensely towards my success as
>>a
>> journalist. We are trying to do our best to enlighten
>>our
>> citizens about the state of affairs"
>>
>>Due to his ailing health status, Barry took a voluntary
>>retirement from the Point. His departure was badly felt
>>by
>> the late Deyda Hydara, Pap Saine and the entire Point
>>editorial staff. Even though he was not physically present
>>at
>> the office, he tried to contribute his journalistic
>>input
>> by giving advise to reporters and the editorial staff.
>>
>>Barry was a Muslim to the core. He cared for the
>>poor
>>and the needy. A very humble and down to earth fellow.
>>I am sure the murder of his long time friend and
>>colleague
>>Deyda Hydara might also further worsen his health condition.
>>Barry was very close to Deyda.
>>
>>He was a man of truth. My condolence to the Barry
>>family. May his soul rest in perfect peace. We pray
>>that God will provide place for him in Janna. Amen.
>>
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