By Lamin Njie
Thousands of Gambians on Monday attended the funeral of Sarjo Barrow, paying their last respects to a veteran journalist whose career in journalism spanned 40 years.
Mr Barrow died at his home in Brusubi at the age of 66. He is survived by four wives and children.
At his funeral held in Wullinkama, Gambians paid tribute to the longtime GRTS man who began reading news at the state news outfit in 1979.
Minister of Information described Mr Barrow as a great pillar who stood ‘tall’ in his job and in his profession.
“He served the country with integrity and he conducted himself in a manner that we are all proud of today,” Ebrima Sillah said.
One of Mr Barrow’s wives Nyima Jammeh also paid tribute to the Mandinka genius saying he loved his family ‘deeply’.
“I thank God for Sarjo Barrow. He supported and cared for me. He loved and appreciated my family deeply. I pray that Allah grant rest to his soul,” Nyima said.
Former information minister Seedy Njie hailing Sarjo Barrow said Gambians have already started missing him.
Mr Njie said: “His melodious and eloquent voice over the Gambia Radio and Television Services transcends beyond the jurisdiction of this country. Gambians have already started missing his voice.”
