Saint Lucia is mourning the loss of an iconic figure, Augustus “Gus” Small, who has died after an illness. Small served for several years as the Dean of Administration at the former Monroe College, now Monroe University’s Saint Lucian campus. A military veteran, Small served with distinction in various roles including a tenure as hotel manager at the former Saint Lucian Hotel and a stint as a correctional officer.
Following his death, condolences from notable members of Saint Lucian society have flooded in. Speaker of the House, Claudius Francis, was among them. Francis, a longtime friend of Small, memorialised Small via a post on social media, noting: “Gus was a man who lived in full colour. He possessed an infectious energy and a boundless generosity of spirit that drew people to him. He had this rare gift of making everyone he spoke to feel like they were the most important person in the world. He listened with his whole being, offered advice that was both wise and practical, and celebrated your victories as if they were his own. In a world that can often feel rushed and transactional, Gus was a bastion of authentic human connection.”
Small’s death has left a void in the academic world and in the lives of many he touched.
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R.I.P Mr. Small, Monroe class of 2020!
May he rest in peace. Stay strong Joan.