Source: www.guardian.co.tt
In recognition of Allyson Hennessy, well known as one of T&T’s most enthusiastic rugby supporters, black armbands will be worn by all players in the match against Barbados on Sunday. Leslie Figaro, President of the T&T Rugby Football Union (TTRFU) has declared that the defending 15-a-side Caribbean Champions, T&T, will kick off their title defence in honor of Hennessy who was an avid Carib’s RFC supporter. Hennessy succembed to sepsis and septic shock at the age of 63 earlier this month at the St Clair Medical Clinic. Figaro was among the many mourners at Hennessy’s funeral service which was held at the St Finbar’s RC Church, Diego Martin.
Speaking on her legacy, Figaro said, “Allyson touched many lives. She will be dearly missed. She was a dedicated supporter of Carib’s rugby club, local rugby on the whole and the T&T national rugby teams. Anyone involved in rugby here on the island would know that Allyson rarely missed a Caribs or national team game.”
“She always supported the Enthusiasts Sevens and the many fund raising ventures held by the T&TRFU,” Figaro added. Figaro noted that when he was elected to office at the T&TRFU, Hennessy was one of the first to congratulate him and offer words of advice and encouragement.
“Whenever shehad a concern or did not like something, she would have a quiet word with me. Her observations were never negative orprejudiced by her affiliation with Caribs. I respected her passion foe her country and her positive and happy spirit...” Figaro said. A week after the meeting between T&T and Barbados, the Calypso Warriors will also wear the armbands when they go up against rivals, Guyana at the St. Mary’s Grounds, Serpentine Road.