The man behind the story. Mr. Irvin “Brownie” Brown over 50 years of service to our community. WSTA 1340 AM and more. Please appreciate & celebrate him while he’s here. #USVIlegends #CultureBearer #USVI
Musician, mentor, father, friend… man of many talents and one of the voices we know and love at WSTA 1340 AM on St. Thomas. So revered is he that our local legislature honored him by naming a street after him. Honoring them while they’re here is a mantra many have voiced especially when it comes to elders who have made significant contributions.
According to the official senate article, “Bill No. 32-0146, a Resolution honoring and commending Irvin “Brownie” Brown, Sr. for his significant contributions to the culture and music of the Virgin Islands. “Anyone who has ever met Brownie will tell you, he lives under a love umbrella that he is always happy to share. You may cross paths even for a moment, but you will remember that full smile, his warmth, and his intent to make your moment better, your life greater,” stated colleague Anita Davis. In commemoration of his many contributions to the islands, the portion of General Gade, which runs from the intersection of Veterans Drive up to the intersection of Silke Gade is renamed “The Irvin “Brownie” Brown, Sr. Road”. Sponsored by Sen. Dwayne DeGraff, the measure was favorably approved and forwarded to the Committee on Rules & Judiciary for further consideration.”
http://www.legvi.org/registered-apprenticeship-measure-and-resolutions-pass-favorably-to-rules-committee/
