The sports fraternity on Thursday paid its last respects to Samuel Colin Ming, a long time businessman and generous benefactor of sports disciplines and athletes.
Ming, brother of popular businessman, Stanley Ming, died last Friday following a road accident with an ambulance the previous day.
He was 67.
Ming was well known as an administrator and competitor in the circles of track and field, motor racing, squash and golf. He also played a key role at the Georgetown Club.
During the viewing at the Merriman’s Funeral Home, Ming was surrounded by family, friends and members of the sports fraternity. He was described by president of the Guyana Golf Association and the NexGen Golf Academy, Aleem Hussain as “a small man in stature but one who was a giant in many ways.”
Hussain remembered Ming as a friend and mentor to many who loved sports with a passion that few understood.
“He had a drive for excitement and performance that crossed motor racing, golf, and business. His very nature made him a success at everything he attempted and his accomplishments were great and many.”
Hussain highlighted that one of his overriding passions was the promotion of sports to youths, especially those in need and it was in that spirit he donated hundreds of golf clubs to the Nexgen Golf Academy for the school programme.
