A National Hero
He walked amid many dignitaries, Kings and Queens ;
still he dined amongst the people.
A Belmont
Earning an open Island-wide Scholarship award, his
contributions were indelible.
Through varying life changing experiences his world view was
intricately woven,
A gentleman of stupendous character, to lead this country he
was unanimously chosen.
He was described as a bel
esprit, who was very aequus and
whom achieved teleiotes,
A multilingual person who envisages every creed and race
would find an equal place.
This Royal Son of the
Soil brought our nation from colonialism to republicanism,
With boundless faith in our destiny he ignited our Fires of Hope to true patriotism.
An Office holder of stature in our nation he served the
population with dignity,
As a Diplomat he represented our
twin-island with pride par excellence and par stolidity.
In November 1942, he defeated
the legendary criminal lawyer Sir Gaston Johnston,
And in June 1962, he became
the chief architect of our nation’s constitution.
Notwithstanding his
outstanding contributions and monumental achievements,
His jovial congenial personality
complemented his philanthropic involvements.
The award for long and
meritorious service to family can be added to his accolade,
As a dedicated husband and
father these were responsible personal sacrifices he made.
He was celebrated in life and will
be honoured even after his departure from earth,
As a former President his
morals and values stood for what they were worth.
So on behalf of the citizens
of the Republic
of Trinidad and Tobago
We salute Sir Ellis Emmanuel
Innocent Clarke our true national hero.
