Well done, good and faithful:Governor General Sir Patrick Allen pins the insignia of the Order of Distinction (Officer Class) on a proudGary Sadler.
October 17, 2017
Gary Courtney Sadler, Officer of the Order of Distinction (OD)!
GARY Sadler, the super- affable vice-president for sales at Miami-based Unique Vacations, worldwide representatives of Sandals and Beaches Resorts, and the man whom Sandals boss Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart treats like a son, stepped up Heroes’ Day to receive the insignia of the Order of Distinction (Officer Class) from the Government of Jamaica for outstanding service to tourism at the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards at King’s House, St Andrew. Jamaica Observer senior photographer Joseph Wellington was on spot to capture some of the high points:
The ones who shaped Gary:Gary Sadler’s mother, Barbara Phillips (second right) and stepdadShirly Phillips (second left) were at King’s House to stand,as they have always done, with their son as he was beinghonoured by his country. Sharing the occasion also are PatrickPhillips, brother and sister Andrea Phillips.
Beloved dad:Gary Sadler is flanked by loving daughters Courtney (left) andDanya, the pride of his life.
Family man:A large turnout of relatives and loved ones came to show their pride and support for Gary Sadler in hismoment of glory.
Protocols observed:Merrick Needham, protocol icon, has a chat with Gary Sadler at thepresentation at King’s House.
Ladies’ man:Gary Sadler is flanked by long-time friends Audrey Facey (left) andAudrey Johnson after the King’s House ceremony.
A graceful moment:GraceKennedy’s Don Wehby (left) shares a warm moment withGary Sadler, shortly after he received the insignia of the Order ofDistinction at King’s House
