After 50 years in Canada Clarendonian returns home to farm

#JamaicaGleaner #Mocho #Clarendon #Farming
JUNE 25, 2021: Loveant Cardiff Williams left Jamaica when he was 18 years old to make a new life in Canada. After 50 years - 48 of those married to the love of his life Evon and two daughters later - he has decided it is time to pack up and return to his homeland to farm.
Hailing from Whitney in Mocho, a community on the border of Manchester, he said he returned home against the wishes of his family as he could not stay away from Jamaica.
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[@paulbrown7765]

This man is a real Jamaican. Pride and hard work oozing from him. Let’s hope he remains safe in his golden years 🇯🇲🙏🏾

[@yagga8885]

He’s just oozing happiness and pride. Just happy for him 😂

[@a.r1832]

That so true besides, he had done what he was suppose to do here in Canada. Jamaica is also blessed to have him back. That we know without a shadow of a doubt.

[@rohanmorgan3469]

He just advertised himself to the old Duty Caahna bwoyz🤦🏾‍♂️

[@queenieny4654]

@@rohanmorgan3469 hope the germs 🦠 leave him alone…that’s what they are…

[@rcooperja]

Jamaican to the core🤣...Let's pray and hope he is able to retire here in peace. Grandpa is a whole vibe!

[@patriciawillims8213]

May God protect him in JESUS mighty name

[@ardenguy1267]

That is exactly what I was thinking these criminals they dont have no heart a hard working man all we can do is pray no one hurt him

[@paulineboothe9881]

Much respect to him and family.

[@amitramsingh3565]

I will be like him when i get old i will go back to my homeland guyana

[@lynwilliams1815]

My dad loves his country and has instilled the pride for beautiful Jamiaca in his children. Just like my dad, I believe in positive vibes and the power in positivity, love and community 🙏🏽

[@thrudysmith777]

God bless your dad and keep him safe….

[@valerieblair6889]

He the next usain Bolt proud of his country bad..plus hundreds an intelligent human being...love his vibes

[@a.r1832]

Your dad just sent just sent the wake up call for the rest of us.

[@firelioness363]

I will keep him in my prayers.. Stay strong and may the Creator be with you...keep him safe Lord... Amen...

[@joyturner4379]

Yes, may the good Lord keep him safe

[@blessedpeace1532]

🙏🏽😇

[@karlhenry2328]

This is what a true Jamaican patriot looks like,just look how happy this man is! Who said you need a lot of money to achieve it? He looks like a man that’s been captive for years and is finally freed. Wishing you safety,longevity and happiness Mr. Williams after all,life is just for living..walk good..

[@hillieduvalier]

Stop put out negative energy toward him .send an speak positivity out in the universe on his behalf. i speak life health and prosperity to him He going to do well and it shall with him

[@decijohn6855]

You can't deny the reality of Jamaica, though. Jamaica is a slaughterhouse!

[@hillieduvalier]

@@decijohn6855 I know . All i am saying be mindful of what you're putting out in the universe.

[@paulostyles9484]

@@hillieduvalier like she said Jamaica is a slauta house periodt

[@Strong427]

U know how much Jamaican get kill in America. And people still a run come

[@dareifid3942]

I love this guy. After 50 years in Canada he have so much love for Jamaica 😂✌️

[@jkengineeringarchitecture.]

I could listen to this man all day. no weh no betta than yard.

[@dorcaswhyte6689]

Jamaica had not left out of Mr. Williams, therefore he has all the right to want to be here where his roots is. I pray for his safety and long life doing farming

[@terryanndouglas4258]

I pray the bad mind animals don't hurt him.

[@a.r1832]

That would be their loss. Jamaicans in the diaspora are best positioned to help those who are less fortunate on the island to elevate. Many of us were in similar situations and, were helped by our people in the diaspora before us. They need to take note of that fact otherwise, dem head screw on wrong.

[@shadownine9495]

🙏🏾

[@queenieny4654]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@mfl6789]

He’s happy to be home

[@wildlife6831]

He really happy God bless im

[@eileenwatt8283]

You will be fine. You are a country man to the core. Nobody will do him harm where he lives and being a true Jamaican.

[@barrettz6420]

Welcome back to Jamaica...I wish to follow ur foot steps soon hopefully

[@vanisacampbell5261]

God cover this man and his endeavors under your blood!Amen🙏🏾

[@davidking4879]

I love his vibes and his enthusiasm. All di best mi bredren. I hope that the frost bite will be healed soon.

[@SD-mj3vb]

Protect him Jesus and keep him in the best of health , peace and surround him with people with good intentions and healthy mindset.

[@RR-sp2op]

Welcome home Sir. Unfortunately I’m thinking be ye careful, I don’t blame ur wife. A lot of people like u sir yearn to return home but is scared of the crowbait dem that will come kill u off for ur things. U worked hard in cold Canada until yuh get frost bite I do hope u get to relax and enjoy weh yuh born, God bless.

[@jahmaykan3560]

For real

[@triciabrown4487]

"Crowbait dem"🤣🤣🤣🤣 so true though. Lord have mercy🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@SammyJ96]

" Crowbait"😁😁😁 That part is funny,but it's so true. I'm one of those persons.

[@thrudysmith777]

Oh God……keep him safe…he is so passionate and humorous at the same time….God bless him…

[@lurretta]

After retirement a foreign you just get bored so that was the best thing he did.

[@a.r1832]

@@lurretta I can also attest to that. Been living in Canada now for twenty nine years and, can hear Jamaica call ing me back as well.

[@shanebrown498]

This man is the Greatest Humanz, big up your self sir I really respect you and your reasoning,, I hope more humans think like you

[@jahmaykan3560]

Don't say too much sir. People too darn wicked

[@genfaamanfunzii2623]

You can say that again.

[@kevink663]

He already did, pray for his safety.

[@marcyanderson4268]

You right about that!!

[@geneivemorris8246]

True

[@marciabent8945]

Unu stop advertise unu business. It come in like seh unu really cant learn.u mouth flying too much.

[@karreen2642]

Don't blame him. Go back home yes. I am behind you Sir. home is just home. Not a thing nah do him. God will protect him...

[@karlhenry2328]

There is something magnetic about Jamaica,such a pity more of us can’t return because of crime! Manners and respect Mr. Williams,you did exactly what my father did a few years ago. He was in the process of building his house and actually returned before it was totally completed,he said”whether house finish or not him gone home. Thank God he was able to live out his dream R.I.P Dada,Mass Willie Henry! I would give anything just to have a minute with him again. Once Jamaica is in the blood,Jamaica remains in the blood,no way around it. If only we could solve our crime problem,if only..

[@roneyreal]

May God Almighty keep him safe so he continue to enjoy his Labour,

[@fitzroylocke9027]

Jah no Mi nah lie Mi love I'm vibes

[@flowersh6232]

We need more people thinking and doing like this man.Jamaica would be a better place.This man is happy and proud of him place

[@primadonna7419]

Love his living.. Jah know him love him Country Jamaica🇯🇲

[@groberts5337]

I live in Canada but I know a family husband & wife from Winnipeg (Jerry Flake & wife) who was murdered in St. Thomas a few years ago therefore I will stay in Canada not Jamaica too many killers walking around. No thanks

[@NightRidah777]

Wish him well. I hope he stays safe and the badmind don't reach him. He looks really happy!

[@grapetree7219]

He that love the soil, his soul shall not be weary.

[@patlui7542]

Selah 🙏🇯🇲💖💖🇯🇲

[@goexplorer8822]

Well said.

[@jacquelinewelch7635]

🇯🇲Welcome home Clarendonian!❤Growing up as a child in Clarendon with my grandmother, the only thing we bought at shop was "sweetie," flour, and lamp oil, she basically grow and make everything else. ...farming is not for the faint of heart🇯🇲

[@SoulReactionbySheron]

So happy for him

[@meggangordon2989]

Cover him under your precious Blood oh Lord. U pray all goes well and the rest of his life will be the best of life 🙏🏼👏

[@onevibrationclothingandcom4502]

Big up boss, thanks for returning

[@itslesa9791]

Yes Loveant be happy in your country on your land there is no other happiness then being where you want and doing as you like!!!!

[@vt6594]

God will protect this man going out and coming in, he is an inspiration 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@mrpeart2427]

I can see the joy in his ❤💙💜. Wow

[@RobertAWallace]

I like him………..he has the right spirit

[@876bossJa]

I hope your safe my brother it's not easy working in Canada cold weather.

[@desreenlatty2818]

Cover him lord long life health wealth and prosperity. Thanks Gleaner.

[@romeojames89]

Sweet sweet jamaica must come back one day 🇯🇲 🇯🇲

[@altheaholness3477]

I love the vibes of this man he",s happy to be home just hope he gets some neighbours soon.

[@eileenwatt8283]

No thats when trouble starts ,neighbors get envious if they not on the same socio economic level. He's safer without neighbors. Although that area is nice to live in.

[@maxinegriffiths4394]

God be with you I hope the best for you God is with you he always with us any where we go

[@royreid6008]

The sad thing is that Jamaicans who never lived and work overseas thinks persons who migrate owes them when they return home????????

[@Aaliyah_luvs_dogs]

Welcome home.. Jus stay safe.. 🙏

[@russ09ful]

Thank you Sir for coming home. God's richest blessings and protection. Long life.

[@DeeAnn02]

The Lord bless you and keep you! Isn't it a shame that the majority of us are so concerned about his safety.

[@rubylimey7614]

I thought the same thing but we have seen so many stories..so many want to come back n afraid 😪. My mom wanted so badly to come bk permanently but we couldn't take that chance. We promise to take her home when she pass n thats what we did..😪 Sir I wish you the very best n may God cover you🙏🙏🙏💕

[@karlenemcpherson3804]

Reality is reality ,bad mind ,envy jealous .No all Jamaican has his pure heart an good intention . We have to pray God protection an guidance on his an family life .

[@katherinedaley70]

Yes it is...but it's reality

[@kayshahudson5312]

He is such a happy person. 😊

[@kenricknuesum3711]

May god protect you guide you and your family

[@dibbydebby2013]

He so Happy to return..I pray God protects him & keep him well. He chat fast with excitement 😂 Ever ready battery😂 Bless 🙏🙏

[@curtisysteamyhead7739]

Legend 🇯🇲

[@om17992]

Jamaica is freedom. I just hope the criminality ceases so the citizens can really be happy like this man in a true paradise.

[@mariej4675]

Be safe out there

[@leonanderson3231]

Really like this brother

[@Chris_oak80]

hahah this dude got crack up..i'm glad for him, just hope all ends well.

[@tobieebonics4193]

Not ends well but goes well

[@Denise-bcg]

I hope no one kills him. Please stay safe grandpa. My mom wants to return to Jamaica as well but I think a gradual return is better.

[@shawnsmith3894]

I was just about to say that

[@hopetee9739]

God Bless and Watch over him🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@mariasproducts2186]

Blessings,live the life you enjoy.Thanks for feeding your people.

[@Thenewgards]

Sir I have a gated community building for expats in St Elizabeth. I respect your honesty and humbleness. I pray those Jamaicans let the man live in peace. Frostbite a serious problem.

[@9vision519]

Respect this uncle, him good. Jah yeah🇯🇲

[@saraw3120]

Lets keep this man in prayers. That the wicked ones will not prey on him knowing the mindset of some of the people. 🙏🙏🙏💯🇯🇲

[@nitamae6170]

To God be the Glory Jamaica was on God's mind man of my own heart stay positive and strong bro cover him jesus

[@joyturner4379]

Very nice story, smart man

[@Lifestylewithjada]

welcome home sir

[@mrscattashot]

Wow, what a beautiful Man / Jamaican! More life sir and keep the healthy Ital living going!

[@Johnson-lx6hu]

It a blessing

[@annwaite4642]

Care full sir

[@dorretteprince1754]

Wow! Guide him lord.

[@marciathomas6600]

This man is a happy soul hope he'll be ok

[@beverlysmall2705]

Bless him Jesus, guide and protect 👋m.

[@joanfrancis-parks3612]

Be safe sir hoping everything works out well for you God bless you.

[@highenergy6718]

Hopefully him find some really good friends to work with him and keep him company, until him get some good neighbors, may God guide and bless you continuously, 🙏.

[@rlvilla5128]

Good for him BUT he needs to be realistic that as a returning resident in Jamaica, he’s a sitting duck … the criminals are callous and cold hearted. I wish him all the best and pray that he’ll remain SAFE.🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@JuiceWorld425]

God please guide and protect him from any evil minded person who would want to harm him,, may he live the rest of his life in his Homeland in happiness, peace, good health and safety😂❤🇯🇲🇨🇦🤩🤩🤩

[@larenz8442]

Left in 69’ and come back when u 69.Nice story.Keep bless fam!

[@genevapowell5179]

Mr please stop the noise and go put up your self stop the talking please 🙏

[@genevapowell5179]

Mr we will pray for.seems like you have not heard of what is going on out there Just pray and watch your bavk.

[@errolbrown7943]

Can bet him do a lot of 69

[@tobieebonics4193]

The man is so happy

[@EarthsMedicine]

Just awesome. Stay safe..❤️

[@sonyamyers9682]

May God Almighty protect and keep you safe in Jesus Name.

[@carenjackson3529]

May the Good Lord protect and cover this man...from those plagues who are targeting returning residents

[@desrickclarke3746]

Jah blessing to u Sir, will keep u in my prayer..

[@mariasproducts2186]

I pray is community keep him protected

[@cameliabrown2955]

Bless your soul...Just asking God to keep you and your family safe 🙏🙏

[@ruthcooper7900]

Congratulations sir . I wish you the lords blessings on your return to the island. Plenty more people would return home if the crime was lower but its wonderful that you have achieved your goal in life. Take care

[@kenlarthompson6011]

Good look Elder ,stay safe and enjoy the life you love 👍

[@thaliaglave4802]

Please god keep him safe

[@adrianc.4805]

rate how di elder still solid great piece of feature here luv di bit of history lesson too jah guide🙏

[@anettethompson6301]

I pray God to keep you From the evil 🙈 out there

[@shanebrown498]

Need the full interview G

[@jeanetteallen7027]

I feel your pain.I am coming shortly. please bad mine people let him live in peace. people living in these countries are fed up and wants to come home. It is not abed of rose on our health

[@karl-merrikgray2782]

This is how it should be!

[@georgemartin348]

Blessings king

[@audleybarnett934]

UP UP UP UP Father I love you keep up the good works u ar a king

[@InternationalIs]

Luv his energy and that Accent

[@ravigonzales]

I'm planning on doing the same thing. I'm 38 and been living in America most my life but nothing like the Caribbean. By age 40 I'm out. Good job uncle

[@eyeandisinclair821]

Bro I hear you. When you reach senior years in cold countries winter becomes unbearable. The quality of life drops ten folds .The looking out window, and watching television twenty four seven is like being in prison.

[@olivelowe1960]

Agreed ! Mom and aunt went back almost 10 years they are most comfortable with the life and the environment.

[@Roseforres]

May the Lord cover him. Protect him and give him health to enjoy the fruits of his labor.

[@trinimungz]

yow brother,it is so true wat u say,I also live in Canada also,and came from a simple farming family,and so wants to do the same thing like u,I give u Nuff Respect Brorher,

[@jamaicanfoodie1198]

Man of my own heart

[@KyleWallacekev]

As Miss Lou say ,not even likkle twang bwayy,love him.💕

[@juniorgemini8076]

keep safe brother dats my plan too hope dem watch your back

[@guysmith6351]

More life hope God guides and protects him

[@Deco_2k]

Damn, a lot of Jamaica overseas must envy him, the fact that he get all the nature up in the bush lol and don’t of to retire and stay in the concrete jungle..

[@decijohn6855]

Oh, it is not all of that. Where are the doctors, hospitals and other basic conveniences? Where are the emergency medical services, transportation and pharmacies? You cannot look one dimensional. Nature is good, but if it was all that good modern conveniences would never come about, and life expectancy would not be at an all time high, in most countries of the world.

[@Deco_2k]

Not sure exactly what you referring to if it's Ja or the Area in jamaica where the man in the vid form...??

[@decijohn6855]

@@Deco_2k I watch many of the Jamaican news outlets, and I also watch social media, in addition to hearing from the people on the ground in Jamaica.

[@TabukieDapVlogs]

True eat what you grow,shops weren't a option back then👊🏿🇯🇲

[@roselace474]

Praying your safety. You will be ok. Blessings. I would like to live in an area like that but I dont fancy Clarendon.

[@kenlarthompson6011]

There is only two two troubled section in Clarendon.South East Clarendon and Central Clarendon..most of the other locations are good.especially the upper Clarendon areas