Your grandfather was a fascinating figure. Tell us about the man that you knew.
Joseph Raphael Ralph Casimir was an affectionate grandfather who made important contributions to the political history of the Caribbean and the literature of Dominica, his birthplace. He had many passions. He loved reading and shared that love with his grandchildren. He was a whistler and is reputed to have whistled the Ave Maria at a variety concert. He was a devout Roman Catholic. Finally, he was a poet, publishing nine books of poetry and Dominica’s first four poetry anthologies.