THE microphone which radio broadcaster Sterling Henderson once commanded is now silent. But echoes of his baritone which spoke of truth, humour and compassion continues to live in the hearts of all who listened, laughed and loved him.

These were among the sentiments expressed by Lay Minister Neil Parsanlal at Henderson's funeral on October 2 at the Trinity RC Church, Arouca. Singer Raymond Edwards added a soulful rendition of To God Be the Glory and Ave Maria, while musician Joey Rivers harmonised with the church’s choir to give a memorable send off with, Take Me Home.

Henderson, 54, was remembered with both tears and laughter as stories about his lateness, love of liming, sometime contradictory dress styles including being dressed in the latest fashion but wearing a pair of slippers while carrying a market bag, were told by colleagues.