KN suffers loses irreplaceable Dale Anthony Andrews

Jun 05, 2016 News

By Abena Rockcliffe- Campbell
“To say he will be missed is an understatement” said Kaieteur News Publisher, Glenn Lall, as he searched his soul for words to describe a man who loyally served his company for 15-odd years—Dale Anthony Andrews.

Gone but not forgotten, Dale Andrews

Dale, 47, passed away yesterday morning following a brief illness that was due to prolonged heart-related complications.
Dale was no stranger to ranks and officers of the Guyana Police Force. He was no stranger to Ministers, past and present, of Public Security—formerly Home Affairs. He was definitely no stranger to the media fraternity. Kaieteur News was not prepared for the day when he would have become just a memory.
A passionate human being, a real professional, a lover of music and other fine arts, a dutiful father and a man who acknowledged his creator, is what Dale was.
He and Michael Jordan were the leading crime reporters during the famous crime wave. Dale risked his life for what he loved—journalism. The wee hours of the morning and the comfort of his bed were no deterrents for this journalist whenever duty called.
Dale was a true role model for young ones who started off their career in journalism at Kaieteur News. In addition to reporting he served as an Assistant-Editor.
A visibly shaken Glenn Lall told the rest of the staff of plans he had for Dale. Dale had a strong background in radio broadcasting and Glenn wanted to use that to his advantage whenever Kaieteur Radio becomes a reality. Glenn said that he had already told Dale that he would have been placed in charge of Kaieteur’s radio department, but those plans can be no more.
Glenn described Dale as a professional who loved what he was doing. “There are a few like him in Guyana.”
The publisher recalled that Dale, while on his death bed made contact with the

Dale’s work station; the emptiness of that chair stimulates emptiness in the hearts of colleagues who worked with him for years.

Editorial Department to give information he received about a prison raid. Glenn said that that instance gives just a glimpse into the kind of commitment Dale had to the job.
“He was fearless in whatever he was reporting, yet he was always fair. I admire him for his balance and his unbiased stance towards the daily reportage of the news,” said Glenn.
The publisher opined that Guyana owes Dale for his contributions towards the upliftment of Guyana and the betterment of its people.
Editor-in-Chief, Adam Harris remembered Dale as a talented individual who was always ready to argue for whatever he believed. Adam said that the fact that Dale was instrumental in accessing the various police sources on the East Coast of Demerara represents a loss for Kaieteur News.
Deputy Editor, Nigel McKenzie described Dale as a brilliant journalist, “Easily one of the best Guyana has produced.”
He could not readily recall many persons who were more passionate about professionalism and good reporting as Dale was.
“His coverage of the crime beat was unmatched. He was fearless and tough. Kaieteur News has undoubtedly lost one of its finest employees. Guyana has lost a patriotic son. I offer sincerest condolences to his grieving relatives,” said McKenzie.
There is absolutely no one at Kaieteur News who is unaffected by the loss of what we describe a “fallen hero.” May his name pass on to generations of reporters who will forever aspire to fill Dale’s shoes.
Wake would be held at Kaieteur News every night prior to Dale’s burial.

2 thoughts on “KN suffers loses irreplaceable Dale Anthony Andrews”

dezetante June 5, 2016 at 12:15 pm

Your loss is great. I share your grief. My heartfelt condolences to the grieving families and the publisher and staff of Kaieteur News. May his soul rest in peace
Cotton_Candy June 5, 2016 at 11:04 pm

Dale may your soul rest in peace, my sincere sympathy is extended to his family and friends. You are gone but never forgotten, you are going to be sadly missed by many people.