Raymond Mair attended KC from 1945 until 1951. While there he played Tennis and Table Tennis for the school. His brothers Neville and Trevor ( Tony ) also attended KC and distinguished themselves in the same sports. Some of his contemporaries included: Micky Murdoch, Jerome Walters , Robert Brown , Oscar White , Cliff Lashley , "Bumpy" Clarke , Donald Jones , Neville Mc Morris , Easton "Bull " Mc Morris , Arthur Scott and Donovan Davis .
Now retired from corporate life, Raymond has turned to writing full time and has even published a book of poetry entitled, "These Days I Celebrate."
Date of Birth: May 25th. 1935 in Sav-la-mar , Jamaica
Status: Married with three children and six grand children.
Career: Retired CEO, American International Underwriters / American Home Assurance Company 1983-1998.
Published Poetry: Collection published "These Days I Celebrate"2003; "The Gleaner"; "Sunday Observer" 2000 - 2005, "Bearing Witness 2" and "Bearing Witness 3" "FOCUS"1983; "The Caribbean Poem"1976; "Public Opinion" Christmas Annual 1969.
Readings on radio: HOT 102, RJR, KLAS FM. RADIO Mona , Jamaica ; Radio CKCUFM 93, Ottawa , Canada .
Misc. Readings : Red Bones Jazz and Blues Club, Calabash International Literary Festival and other functions.
Awards: Honourable Mention, 11 th Annual Writer's Digest International Self-Published Book; Bronze Medal Jamaica Festival 1977 - Poetry. Observer Literary Awards - 3 rd Prize 2004.
Drama: Appeared in the movie "The Lunatic" and stage productions including "The Runaway", "Major Barbara" and "In a Fine Castle", "Bedward".
Interests: Jazz, Music in general, Tennis, Table Tennis, Squash, Cricket, Football, Reading .
A Poem by Raymond Mair
Chapel Mass
The quiet singing, like
angels humming, resonates
through the pews and the light soothes
the hushed organ tones,
insinuating faith -
peace flows through touched hands, to
hover over the altar;
we chant - this is the bread
of life, this is the blood,
this is the Son; sing now
the alleluia that brings
you hope; this is the alleluia
that gives you life; this is
the alleluia that
will not pass away; what peace.
The cool breeze wafts Christmas
thoughts of love and happiness,
and the birth: we embrace the
hope of the world; the Mass
is ended, go in peace.
We leave under hard stars.
