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Sir Howard's 96th birthday

Published:Friday | November 18, 2011 | 12:00 AM
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Sisters Isa (right) and Hannah Ridgard read excerpts from 'God is Good', with author Yvonne Coke assisting.
Photographer Howard Moo-Young (right) presents Sir Howard with a portrait.
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen (left), with former governors general Sir Howard Cooke (centre) and Sir Kenneth Hall, show off a copy of 'God is Good', a book about Sir Howard's life. - photos by Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer
Former first lady, Lady Hall (left) listens keenly to current first lady, Lady Allen.
Sir Howard (left) signs a copy of 'God Is Good' for Bishop Roy Henry (centre) and R. Danny Williams.
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A true living legend, former Governor General Sir Howard Cooke, is not slowing down. On Sunday, friends, family and well-wishers celebrated Sir Howard's 96th birthday and the launch of the book, 'God is Good'. Written by Yvonne Coke, it chronicles Sir Howard's extraordinary life. Here are some of the highlights.