Philipsburg:--- A man of God, one that was always willing to help and one that fought for the rights of his people are only some of the ways Edgar Hubert Lynch will be remembered as a wide cross section of St. Maarten gathered at the Philipsburg Methodist Church to pay their last respects to the Lynch's family especially to his widow Nilda Arduin Lynch, his brother Julian and only son Edgardo Lynch. Tributes given during the Home Going Ceremony brought tears to almost everyone's eyes as Lynch was someone that meant well for his country during his lifetime. Several persons that knew Lynch as a friend and confidant wept openly when they saw his body in the casket. It was especially hard for close friends Fernando Clark and National Alliance Leader William Marlin who fought hard to keep up during the funeral proceedings.
Leader of the National Alliance William Marlin, a long time friend of the late Lynch spoke of their younger days as they grew up together. Marlin remembered Lynch during every political meeting, assignment and even the days they spent together as members of the island council. Marlin said Lynch was the one that kept all documentations regarding the National Alliance and St. Maarten in general. The late Lynch he said could be called upon at anytime for any type of information since he read everything and documented it after. He was a man that was willing to help any member of the island council despite their political ties.
Lynch was also remembered for making sure an institution was created to deal with abused women and their children (Safe Heaven). His hard work and diligence was also recognized for the Dutch Quarter Community Center.
As for the council of churches, they credit Lynch for making sure that God is recognized in Government. He was one man who was able to separate his political life from his Godly life, while being a devoted husband, father and uncle. Pastor Wycliffe Smith of the New Testament Baptist Church said the late Edgar Lynch whom he knew since school days was someone who always thought of St. Maarten in a special way, the two formed a foundation while studying together in Holland while Lynch was responsible for bringing the churches together under the umbrella of the St. Maarten United Ministerial Foundation. (SMUMF).
Among those who paid their respects to the Lynch family on Wednesday are Governor of St. Maarten Drs. Eugene Holiday and first Lady Mrs. Holiday, Acting Lt. Governor Reynold Groeneveldt, Prime Minister Sarah Wescot Williams, Minister Hiro Shigemoto, Minister Rhoda Arrindell, Minister Roland Duncan, President of Parliament Gracita Arrindell. Parliamentarians include the National Alliance Faction, William Marlin, Frans Richardson, Hyacinth Richardson, Louis Laveist, George Pantophlet, Drs. Lloyd Richardson, Silvia Meyers, Roy Marlin. Johan Janchi Leonard and Patrick Illidge.
Relatives of the Late Edgar Hubert Lynch at the Royal Funeral Home Saying Good Bye to their Beloved.
Community of St. Maarten pays tribute to fallen activist.
National Alliance family says good bye to fallen stalwart.
Dignitaries and other members of the community paying their respects to the Lynch families.
Final Good bye to Edgar Hubert Lynch.
