Grenada is mourning the death of its former head of state, Sir Reginald Palmer, saying that he will be remembered and appreciated for his years of service to the island. Governor General Cecile La Grenade led the tributes for the 93-year-old former head of state, who died on Monday, saying that the fourth Governor General was instrumental in the establishment of the highly sought after AA La Grenade Award Shield, given to the top performing student in Technical and Vocational subjects at the CSEC level of the Caribbean Examination Council. She said this attested to his firm belief that skills training goes hand in hand with academic excellence in order to attain progress and development. “As Governor-General, he served our country with distinction from 1992 to 1996. Grenada has been fortunate to have benefited from Sir Reginald’s warm and cheerful spirit, his abiding belief in duty and service to country, his devotion to God and family,” she added. Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell said that Sir Reginald will be remembered and appreciated for his years of service to Grenada, ultimately becoming Head of State on August 6, 1992, a post he held until August 8, 1996. “While many of recent vintage knew Sir Palmer as Governor General, he was also a distinguished educator, holding various positions in the public service, including school Principal and Chief Education Officer,” Mitchell added. Source: antigua.com