Education Minister and Member of Parliament for St John's Rural South, Daryll Matthew, delivered a heartfelt tribute to his late predecessor, Eustace "Teco" Lake, at a candlelight vigil held in Lake's honour on Tuesday evening.
According to Antigua Observer, Matthew reflected publicly on a relationship that was complex in nature — one that began as an unlikely friendship, endured the strains of political transition, and ultimately arrived at a place of reconciliation and peace.
The minister spoke openly about the emotional journey that defined his bond with Lake, whose tenure in St John's Rural South preceded Matthew's own representation of the constituency. The tribute highlighted how two men on differing sides of a political handover were nonetheless able to forge a meaningful personal connection.
Matthew's remarks at the vigil painted a portrait of Lake as a figure whose influence extended beyond political office, and whose relationship with his successor transcended the rivalries that often accompany such transitions in public life.
The candlelight vigil brought together community members and those who knew Lake personally, providing an opportunity to honour his memory and legacy in the constituency he once served.
