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In a sign of community recognition, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, extended warm congratulations on her 80th birthday to Salome Ogilvie, who has lived in the United States for many years.
The Ambassador paid tribute to Mrs. Ogilvie at a special birthday celebration held at the Sea Gardens Beach Resort in Montego Bay, St. James on August 10.
The celebration was a joyous family event with the octogenarian surrounded by her children Celia, Clive, Judith, Andrew and Sandra, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives.
The ambassador’s move underscores the country’s appreciation for the contributions of its citizens, including its overseas compatriots.
In his tribute, Ambassador Marks said Mrs Ogilvie, who was born in Mandeville, Manchester on August 10, 1944, “was the personification of resilience, determination and strength and embodied the Jamaican spirit”.
Despite facing adversity early in life, including the loss of her mother at a young age, she persevered, built a life of meaning and purpose, and in 1965 she married Justin and started a family.
Along the way, she had support from her sister Pearl and brother-in-law Harvey.
Ms Ogilvie worked in insurance sales before moving to the United States.
She worked several housekeeping jobs to support her family, who moved to the United States in 1985. She bought a house in East Orange, New Jersey, and lived in the United States for several years before retiring to Mandeville.
Ambassador Marks said Mrs. Ogilvie’s life story embodies “the best qualities of Jamaicans – resilience, hard work, family-orientedness and a perpetual pursuit of progress.”
The Ambassador said Ms. Ogilvie’s journey has not only benefited her own family, but has also contributed to the richness of the Jamaican diaspora in the United States.
As Mrs. Ogilvie celebrates this milestone birthday, her story serves as a powerful reminder of the impact that individual members of the diaspora community can have, and the enduring connection between Jamaica and its citizens around the world.
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