The family of the late Gregory Isaacs wants a National Heroes’ Park burial spot for the reggae star.

“We want to meet with government this week to discuss burying him in Heroes Circle,” stated Morekeia Isaacs, his youngest daughter, on the family’s behalf.

“We want to lobby the government for this. He has done so much for the country,” she added.

Splash is still awaiting an official response from the Ministry of Culture regarding Isaacs’ eligibility. However, a source at that ministry indicated that the government has received no such request from the family for consideration. Splash was informed that culture minister, Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange is in touch with the family members of the later singer, and has offered to assist with certain arrangements.

Gregory Isaacs, known for hits including Night Nurse, Hard Drugs, Tune In and All I Need Is Love, died in London on Monday, October 25, after being diagnosed with lung cancer.

Apart from National Heroes and former prime ministers, cultural icons including Reggae singer Dennis Brown, actor Ranny Williams, actress Louise Bennett Coverley and husband Eric Coverley are buried at Heroes Park according to government data.

The park was formerly named George VI Memorial Park, in memory of George VI, the King of England, who died in 1952. After independence the park was renamed National Heroes’ Park in honour of the country’s national heroes.

According to the National Housing Trust, the site was officially a centre for horse racing. The tombs and monuments of the National Heroes are erected in an area known as the Shrine. Another section, which is reserved for prime ministers and outstanding patriots, adjoins the Shrine area, to the north.

Certainly reggae fans view Isaacs as important, based on his music catalogue which rocketed to chart above all except Bob Marley, one day following his death. Isaacs’ albums are currently charting highly in several countries.