I can count myself has one of the privilege few to have meet country man in person jus this year. Mi and Shilo and a few frens did visit him at him home on hillshire beach. On That encounter he was very ill from the cancer and weak but he had these bright eyes express eyes. I never really understand who this man was at the time or what he represented culturally to Jamaica. He live a simple life with his family on the beach like a true rasta man. Big up urself in Zion country man u have thought us that love,nature,family , life a di greatest blessing. Love the article Shilo, I kno he was a good bredren of yours. Bless up mumma
Thank you Shilo, for sharing your story with the world. I too believe that Countryman was a remarkable person. We all could learn from that beautiful spirit with him. You have been blessed. Continue to spread his love around.
To Whom Much Is Given Much Is Required… Shilo there are NO words that can express who you are as a person. May the heavens applaud you. I’m sure the spirit of Country Man is brilliantly smiling and is at PEACE. This tribute was so well written and heart felt. Thank You for reaching inside yourself and sharing the man you knew and loved with us.
Hi. Thank you so much Shilo. This made me cry. It’s good to know the impact he had on you and everyone he was in contact with. Not a day goes by that I don’t miss him. I’m his first grandchild and was always close to him… His Pampy or Pumpkin.
Thanks again shilo for this.
He is a great man,respected by all his fans all over the world at large. I first watched the film Countryman in 1987 back in Nigeria and I knew immediately that the man is a special spirit sent to this world by Jah for a purpose and I will call all my friends to come and watch the film. I could not stop myself from watching Countryman time after time. Even in the film you could tell there is something special about this man.Sitting in front of TV watching this film and you will feel the presence of Jah right there with you. I always search for Countryman and it really hurt so much to found that he is no more here with us in person. May his gentle soul continue to rest in peace and bless art thou who all met this special spirit being in person.
I remembered hearing about the movie a long time ago, I was very young, 15 perhaps. But I wasn’t able to see it. I’m 52 now. I’d completely forgotten about it since then, until I started doing some youtube searches for Steel Pulse a few days ago, and up came Countryman included in the results. So I started researching him a little bit and found your article. Thank you for writing this article, it has helped me not only recall, but also learn more about who this special man was. I am glad he is at peace now, I hope his beautiful wife is doing well.
I can count myself has one of the privilege few to have meet country man in person jus this year. Mi and Shilo and a few frens did visit him at him home on hillshire beach. On That encounter he was very ill from the cancer and weak but he had these bright eyes express eyes. I never really understand who this man was at the time or what he represented culturally to Jamaica. He live a simple life with his family on the beach like a true rasta man. Big up urself in Zion country man u have thought us that love,nature,family , life a di greatest blessing. Love the article Shilo, I kno he was a good bredren of yours. Bless up mumma
Thanks Maurice. Blessings.
This was a special day!
I like this article Shilo… very well written and had me reminiscing about Jamaica….. The Land We Love.
Moses
heartfelt tribute. Shilo I don’t think any writing in the New York Times would move as much as yours has done.
Great article Beautifully written.
I felt this tribute from beginning to end! Thanks for sharing with us Shilo. This is a great tribute to Countryman.
Thank you Maliika 🙂
Thank you Shilo, for sharing your story with the world. I too believe that Countryman was a remarkable person. We all could learn from that beautiful spirit with him. You have been blessed. Continue to spread his love around.
To Whom Much Is Given Much Is Required… Shilo there are NO words that can express who you are as a person. May the heavens applaud you. I’m sure the spirit of Country Man is brilliantly smiling and is at PEACE. This tribute was so well written and heart felt. Thank You for reaching inside yourself and sharing the man you knew and loved with us.
Hi. Thank you so much Shilo. This made me cry. It’s good to know the impact he had on you and everyone he was in contact with. Not a day goes by that I don’t miss him. I’m his first grandchild and was always close to him… His Pampy or Pumpkin.
Thanks again shilo for this.
He is a great man,respected by all his fans all over the world at large. I first watched the film Countryman in 1987 back in Nigeria and I knew immediately that the man is a special spirit sent to this world by Jah for a purpose and I will call all my friends to come and watch the film. I could not stop myself from watching Countryman time after time. Even in the film you could tell there is something special about this man.Sitting in front of TV watching this film and you will feel the presence of Jah right there with you. I always search for Countryman and it really hurt so much to found that he is no more here with us in person. May his gentle soul continue to rest in peace and bless art thou who all met this special spirit being in person.
I remembered hearing about the movie a long time ago, I was very young, 15 perhaps. But I wasn’t able to see it. I’m 52 now. I’d completely forgotten about it since then, until I started doing some youtube searches for Steel Pulse a few days ago, and up came Countryman included in the results. So I started researching him a little bit and found your article. Thank you for writing this article, it has helped me not only recall, but also learn more about who this special man was. I am glad he is at peace now, I hope his beautiful wife is doing well.
Hi there. His wife passed two years after he did.
I miss them both.