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Fitting tributes as veteran weightlifter, Sydney ‘Sandow’ Paul laid to rest
He spent sixty-eight years of his life ‘pumping iron,’ the 
term used for the noble, demanding sport of weightlifting. Even after his active years were over, Sydney Paul aka ‘Sandow’ continued to render service to the sport he loved and eventually constructed a gym where young lifters honed their skills to perfection.
Yesterday afternoon several of Paul’s protégées joined family members, friends and other sympathizers to bid a final farewell to Paul who was called to higher plains on June 28 last at the ripe age of 96.
Mourners convened at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue, to have a final glimpse of their fallen hero while reminiscing on his life. Family members cried openly while members of the weightlifting community bravely withheld their tears though their countenance failed to truly camouflage their feelings.
Shortly after the culmination of the ceremony, friends of Paul joined family members at the St Pius RC Church for scripture reading. Mourners also paid tribute to the weightlifting stalwart in song while Father Malcolm Rodrigues delivered the final commendation. A short ceremony was then held at the graveside, at the LeRepentir cemetery where family members and friend sent Paul off with the fitting hymn ‘God be with you till we meet again.’
As the inscription on the memory card fittingly advocated, “I was truly blessed; continue traditions no matter how small, Go on with your lives don’t stare at the wall. I miss you all dearly so keep up your chin. Until that final day we’re together again.”
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