Cabinet Secretary Argar Alexander, during a brief presentation ceremony in the Cabinet Room last Friday (February 25), presented Pearl Jones, daughter of late Prime Minister Ben Jones, with a framed photo of the body of the late Grenadian leader lying in State.She received a photo album featuring all the activities relating to the State funeral for Jones as well as a condolence book and sympathy cards.

Alexander said it is now up to the family members to "walk in the foot steps" of a man who always demonstrated a high level of integrity and dignity. Speaking on behalf of the Jones family, daughter Patrice Thomas expressed appreciation to the Government of Grenada and members of the Organising Committee for a "fantastic job."

"We were really impressed with the whole presentation. We were able to cope with the sadness and we thank you for making us feel so proud of a very great man," Mrs. Thomas said.

Pearl Jones voiced her sister's sentiments, expressing appreciation to Clinton Bailey of Otway/Bailey Funeral Home and the Government of Grenada "I want to say thank you to Clinton Bailey and the Government of Grenada. It was a wonderful day," Ms. Jones said.
Also in attendance at the presentation were granddaughter Karen Thomas, great grand daughter Reneisha Thomas and Jones legal secretary, Shirley Perez.