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The Premier paid tribute to Sir John Swan at his funeral, calling attention to the former premier’s 13 years in office and his lasting place in Bermuda’s history.
The Premier paid tribute to Sir John Swan at his funeral, calling attention to the former premier’s 13 years in office and his lasting place in Bermuda’s history. The remarks said Swan rose from humble beginnings in Friswell’s Hill to become premier and meet queens and presidents during a long public life. The tribute highlighted his focus on home ownership, business acumen and personal generosity toward Bermudians. It also noted that his leadership was not universally applauded but was closely tied to major change in Bermuda.