They Died 2020

V ETERAN AWARD-WINNING photojournalist of the Jamaica Observer, Michael Gordon, is dead. Gordon, who was 67, died at his St Andrew home. The media stalwart had been freelancing with the Beechwood Avenue-based newspaper since his retirement as head of the Photography Department in 2013. Gordon joined at its inception in 1993 after serving for several years at the Jamaica Information Service in a career that spanned more than 45 years. “He was more than a colleague. He was a true friend, someone I could always depend on to give a listening ear and support in tough times,” said Vernon Davidson, the Observer’s executive editor for publications. Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips said that Gordon’s work added to the irreplaceable archive of significant moments in Jamaica’s history captured on camera. Gordon, who was conferred with the Order of Distinction (Officer class), is survived by two sons. Published May 7, 2020 Photographer Michael Gordon passes MICHA E L GORDON