Comments on: Galba Bright Tribute

By: Francis

Francis — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:10:43 +0000

Galba was a key contributor to the Caribbean HR profession and I always hoped to work with him one day. His passing came as a shock to me, as I knew him as young and vibrant, full of energy and passionate about his ideas.

He always seemed to be keen to share his ideas and I miss him already.

I first heard him speak at the HRMAB conference in Barbados, and knew then that he was something special.

My deepest sympathies to his family and other friends.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 09 May 2008 01:13:21 +0000

I never met Galba personally but I had expressed and interest in his work on emotional intelligence and we corresponded for a short while via email subsequently. His passing is a huge loss to the HR community with whom he shared his knowledge.

My sympathy to his family and other relatives. Galba rest in peace.

By: Roxanne Forde

Roxanne Forde — Thu, 08 May 2008 23:15:11 +0000

Like many of you out there Galba’s e-mails always interested me and and ensured that I remained in the ‘know’. Shortly before his passing, he injected some much needed humor in the middle of a tough day with a facebook invite, i thought ‘Galba’s on face book too….geez, rox you’ve got to get with it!’ Only when he passed I realised that we had never met face to face….godspeed Galba may your work continue to inspire.

By: HRMAJ

HRMAJ — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:11:44 +0000

The Human Resource Management Association of Jamaica deeply regrets the passing of Galba. We recognise his dynamic and thought provoking contribution to our conferences as well as the impact he had on our HR professionals, his Jamaican clients and the lives transformed by his work.

We extend our sympathy to his family and know that his work and commitment will continue through the lives of the HR professionals that he connected with.

Peace & Blessings
HRMAJ

By: Gerard Pinard

Gerard Pinard — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:52:41 +0000

I never had the opportunity to meet Galba in person, though I felt I got to know him pretty well through his many postings on HR issues and our few e-mail interchanges on matters of mutual interest.

His passing is a great loss not only to the HR community in the Caribbean but to all Caribbean people who aspire to create our own space in this world that needs us more than ever.

May God’s richest blessings be with Galba as he goes to his eternal reward and with all his family and loved ones who are left to mourn his passing.

Gerard Pinard

By: Ilsa duVerney

Ilsa duVerney — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:39:37 +0000

Galba Bright- a Bright shining star- A GIANT of a consultant-unique and above the ordinary.
I will miss our stimulating conversations - your appreciative approach. You left us a legacy- you became our guru on Emotional Intelligence - a true transformational leader- intellectually stimulating and inspiring- Too large to be summed up on paper….rest well my friend- job well done….Excellent, you did us proud!!
Condolence to the family…remember Galba’s friend is your friend.
Peace-
Ilsa duVerney

By: Molly Crawford

Molly Crawford — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:10:17 +0000

I first met Galba at the HRMAB Annual Conference in 2006 when I facilitated his session on EI. I was struck by the fact that this obviously very intelligent person, wore an aura of humility rather than arrogance about him, gave freely where others would seek to charge. In reading the CaribHRforum and other comments, I now see that everyone recognized these traits of Galba’s. Galba was a kind and giving person and I will surely miss him. Be at rest, my friend.

Molly Crawford

By: Naz

Naz — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 11:59:18 +0000

I stumbled on his work only recently.He struck me as a man who knew at a guttural and instinctive level his purpose and essence….something therefore,he could not defect from.He LIVED his purpose.May such self awareness be our constant guide.Thanks Galba.

By: Dennis Strong

Dennis Strong — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:06:56 +0000

Your work lives on. Your have enriched the lives of people you have never even met. I am one of them.
May God receive your soul and comfort your family and friends.

God bless.
Dennis Strong.

By: Paula PItt

Paula PItt — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:17:10 +0000

Galba and I connected at a Regional conference last year where he so unselfishly shared his passion through work books and other literature. He always e-mailed me about the progress I was making with EI. He had many talents and gifts and his presence and contribution will be missed by us all.

My deeptest sympathy to his loved ones. May he rest in peace.