Echoes of Footprints : London Release Lambourne Room , Town Hall
, ILFord On 18th May
2012 at 7 pm.
The chief guest Mr. Denver Dias, Principal – William chartered
Accounts- in his address began by declaring that it is his honor to
pay tribute to the Pereira family through his speech. After learning about the
journey the book went through, Denver realized that a strong family virtue is
emitted by the children of the Pereira family. After a meeting with one of the
children, Claudius Pereira, in Bangalore at his
Ranch - Whispering Meadows, his bond with the Pereira family has
strengthened. His favorite part of his visit to Whispering Meadows was getting
the chance to see the museum dedicated to Clarence Pereira by his seven
children.
The museum brings
back memories to Kolar Gold Fields where he grew up. He cannot help but thank
the teachers that have helped instill strong virtues into him during his
childhood in Kolar Gold Fields. Denver stated that the Pereiras and the Ranch is
a symbol of giving, for all the revenue of the farm goes back to the people.
The same giving virtue is also mirrored by the seven Pereira children.
He stated that Clarence Pereira would be extremely proud of
his seven children and all their success in life. He stated that no matter what
walk of life we come from, we all have been shaped by the education we have had
and value the education we give to our children. This is exactly what Clarence
gave to his children and is evident in everything his children have achieved.
Ultimately, Denver stated that although all the children of Clarence Pereira
have left the mines of Kolar Gold Fields, except Patricia, the mines of Kolar
Gold Fields still remains in front of them, never behind.
The
Curtain Raiser: By Robin Pereira (Former
District Station Master)
Mr. Robin gave a wonderful insight about struggle the family
encountered ,
he stated how the courage of one man -their dad Clarence Pereira had turn the
tide in their lives.
He said the story of Philip,
loses his mother when 15. Unable to see his dad struggle. Quits his studies and travels 4000 kms away from home to help
the family financially. Patricia at 13
takes the role of a mother were she innocently replies “ My dad’s dream became
mine”. Donald ,had no money to pay his school fees. The platform was set to
excel or perish. He gets a distinction in his academics. Lucy. At the peak of your career having a
lucrative job in Singapore-quits to take care of her ageing father and ailing
grandmother. James, 4200 feet below ,in
the gold mines, and accident occurs, the bone chilling story on how he was
nearly killed yet he saved many lives. Bernie, the support she received from
the Christian Children’s Fund,she is settled in Detroit USA ,she remembers her
humble beginnings .The last sibling, a story of an entrepreneur- Claudius Pereira.
Unsuccessful 34 times in his job interviews. Plunges into business. Tastes
Success. Hits the nadir only to lose everything ,he rose from the ashes & chose
to rise and not fall, live and not die.
Robin concluded by saying this is a book for every family, the youth , a son, a daughter,
mother or a father. A book for whatever profession you are in. A book for an
entrepreneur. A gift for yourself or someone you love .The biggest take away
from the book is – “FAMILY VALUES”
Mr. Lincoln Pereira , Director, Ministry of Justice in Her
Majesty Court, London –in his address spoke about the journey of the
Pereira family had taken ,he said - this book is -A LIFEBUOY FOR DROWNING FAMILIES- at a time when societies & families are fragmenting and falling
apart, this is an amazing book of a family that got saved from devastation
because of a courageous father .Every
human being comes from a family and then proceeds to form a further. He said - Echoes of Footprints will set out to do
the work it has been ordained for. May the chapters of the book enable
struggling families to hold on for just a little longer; and may those who
already have fairly good family life seek to make it better as they read the
encouraging story of the seven children who triumphed against all odds.
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| Author speaks Claudius Pereira |
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| Chief Guest Denver Dias Address |
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| Robin District Station Master Curtain Raiser |
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| Lincoln Director of Courts address |
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| Book release By Denver Dias |
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