Who's a cute a baby? Desmond would grow up to do great things
Who's a cute a baby? Desmond would grow up to do great things
Desmond in childhood. Smart young man.
Desmond in childhood. Smart young man.
Desmond in childhood. Looking so serious
Desmond in childhood. Looking so serious
Desmond in London - Check out the shades
Desmond in London - Check out the shades
Desmond clears 6 ft as a bank of photographers capture the moment
Desmond clears 6 ft as a bank of photographers capture the moment
Desmond Luke, 18 clears 6 feet; launching his celebrity status in England
Desmond Luke, 18 clears 6 feet; launching his celebrity status in England
All the newspapers cover his feat - Desmond leaps 6 feet to smash record. He becomes a celebrity in England
All the newspapers cover his feat - Desmond leaps 6 feet to smash record. He becomes a celebrity in England
Desmond's sporting feats continue. He leaps to victory in long jump at Oxford
Desmond's sporting feats continue. He leaps to victory in long jump at Oxford
Desmond's victory in long jump - for some unexpected - helps Oxford prevail
Desmond's victory in long jump - for some unexpected - helps Oxford prevail
Desmond is Sierra Leone's only Ambassador in Europe. Photo kindly provided by the family of the late CP Foray
Desmond is Sierra Leone's only Ambassador in Europe. Photo kindly provided by the family of the late CP Foray
Desmond presenting his credentials in Italy
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Desmond presenting his credentials in Italy
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Desmond presenting his credentials in Italy
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Desmond presenting his credentials in Italy
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Desmond presents his letters of credential in Italy. (Photo used under fair use provisions. No copyright infringement intended)
Desmond presents his letters of credential in Italy. (Photo used under fair use provisions. No copyright infringement intended)
Desmond presenting his credentials in Italy
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Desmond presenting his credentials in Italy
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Desmond as Ambassador to West Germany and the EC meets the German President. Foreign Minister CP Foray looks on
Desmond as Ambassador to West Germany and the EC meets the German President. Foreign Minister CP Foray looks on
Desmond introduces President Stevens to personnel on his trip to West Germany. Photo kindly provided by the family of the late CP Foray
Desmond introduces President Stevens to personnel on his trip to West Germany. Photo kindly provided by the family of the late CP Foray
Desmond Luke, Ambassador to West Germany. Photo kindly provided by the family of the late CP Foray
Desmond Luke, Ambassador to West Germany. Photo kindly provided by the family of the late CP Foray
Desmond Luke, Ambassador to West Germany with President Stevens and German Chancellor Willy Brandt. Photo kindly provided by the family of the late CP Foray
Desmond Luke, Ambassador to West Germany with President Stevens and German Chancellor Willy Brandt. Photo kindly provided by the family of the late CP Foray
Desmond Luke, Ambassador to West Germany with Foreign Minister CP Foray. Photo kindly provided by the family of the late CP Foray
Desmond Luke, Ambassador to West Germany with Foreign Minister CP Foray. Photo kindly provided by the family of the late CP Foray
Desmond Luke, Ambassador to West Germany. Photo kindly provided by the family of the late CP Foray
Desmond Luke, Ambassador to West Germany. Photo kindly provided by the family of the late CP Foray
Desmond's listing as Minister of External Affairs in the 1973 cabinet
Desmond's listing as Minister of External Affairs in the 1973 cabinet
Desmond Luke, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Photo kindly provided by the family of the late John Bankole-Jones
Desmond Luke, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Photo kindly provided by the family of the late John Bankole-Jones
Desmond Luke, Minister of Foreign Affairs, with Chief of Staff, John Bankole-Jones. Photo kindly provided by the family of the late John Bankole-Jones
Desmond Luke, Minister of Foreign Affairs, with Chief of Staff, John Bankole-Jones. Photo kindly provided by the family of the late John Bankole-Jones
Desmond Luke, Minister of Foreign Affairs, at a signing ceremony, w John Bankole-Jones. Photo kindly provided by the family of the late John Bankole-Jones
Desmond Luke, Minister of Foreign Affairs, at a signing ceremony, w John Bankole-Jones. Photo kindly provided by the family of the late John Bankole-Jones
Desmond Luke (Photo used under fair use provisions. No copyright infringement intended)
Desmond Luke (Photo used under fair use provisions. No copyright infringement intended)
Thinking about something?
Thinking about something?
Desmond in his office on Lamina Sankoh Street in 1981. Photo kindly provided by Edward Fashole-Luke II
Desmond in his office on Lamina Sankoh Street in 1981. Photo kindly provided by Edward Fashole-Luke II
Desmond is present after the celebrations in which High Commissioner Peter Penfold is made Paramount Chief, 1998. Photo kindly provided by Ambassador Penfold.
Desmond is present after the celebrations in which High Commissioner Peter Penfold is made Paramount Chief, 1998. Photo kindly provided by Ambassador Penfold.
Desmond as Chief Justice leads the justices of the court
Desmond as Chief Justice leads the justices of the court
Chief Justice Desmond Luke
Chief Justice Desmond Luke
Chief Justice Desmond Edgar Fashole-Luke
Chief Justice Desmond Edgar Fashole-Luke
Chief Justice Desmond Luke
Chief Justice Desmond Luke
Desmond and Nina dance at a party (Cambridge University)
Desmond and Nina dance at a party (Cambridge University)
Desmond at his cousin Delma's 40th birthday party. Photo kindly provided by his nephew David Dove-Edwin
Desmond at his cousin Delma's 40th birthday party. Photo kindly provided by his nephew David Dove-Edwin
It's the eyes. Desmond drinks a Bloody Mary at the Waldorf in London. Photo kindly provided by Edward Fashole-Luke II
It's the eyes. Desmond drinks a Bloody Mary at the Waldorf in London. Photo kindly provided by Edward Fashole-Luke II
Desmond in an expansive mood. Photo kindly provided by Edward Fashole-Luke II
Desmond in an expansive mood. Photo kindly provided by Edward Fashole-Luke II
Desmond reads the lesson at a church service. Photo kindly provided by Edward Fashole-Luke II
Desmond reads the lesson at a church service. Photo kindly provided by Edward Fashole-Luke II
Desmond looks fine in an off white suit. Photo kindly provided by Edward Fashole-Luke II
Desmond looks fine in an off white suit. Photo kindly provided by Edward Fashole-Luke II
Desmond caught by the camera in a moment. Photo taken by his cousin Roland Ferguson
Desmond caught by the camera in a moment. Photo taken by his cousin Roland Ferguson
Something makes Desmond laugh as his cousin Roland Ferguson wields the camera
Something makes Desmond laugh as his cousin Roland Ferguson wields the camera
Desmond relaxes at Edward's club. Photo kindly provided by Edward Fashole-Luke II
Desmond relaxes at Edward's club. Photo kindly provided by Edward Fashole-Luke II
Edward, Desmond and Manilus after service at St. Augustine's Church, Hill Station. 2016. Photo kindly provided by Edward Fashole-Luke II
Edward, Desmond and Manilus after service at St. Augustine's Church, Hill Station. 2016. Photo kindly provided by Edward Fashole-Luke II
Desmond with his nephew Edward after service at St. Augustine's Church, Hill Station, 2016. Photo kindly provided by his nephew Edward Fashole-Luke II
Desmond with his nephew Edward after service at St. Augustine's Church, Hill Station, 2016. Photo kindly provided by his nephew Edward Fashole-Luke II
One of the first non-family announcements of the stunning news on the fateful day. There would be many more as the word zipped around the world
One of the first non-family announcements of the stunning news on the fateful day. There would be many more as the word zipped around the world
Funeral invitation. Numbers limited per Covid-caution.
Funeral invitation. Numbers limited per Covid-caution.
Horace Dove-Edwin outside College Chapel for Desmond's send off
Horace Dove-Edwin outside College Chapel for Desmond's send off
Wreath from his cousin Gloria Dove-Edwin and the Dove-Edwin family
Wreath from his cousin Gloria Dove-Edwin and the Dove-Edwin family
Front cover of the funeral service program
Front cover of the funeral service program
Pages from the service program
Pages from the service program
Pages from the service program
Pages from the service program
Biography in program of service
Biography in program of service
Anonymous tribute in the program. Recognition for Desmond's unparalleled public service
Anonymous tribute in the program. Recognition for Desmond's unparalleled public service
Rugiatu's tribute to her father, Desmond
Rugiatu's tribute to her father, Desmond
Thank you for your support during our moment of grief
Thank you for your support during our moment of grief
Thank you for your support during our moment of grief
Thank you for your support during our moment of grief
Farewell
Farewell
Requiescat in Pace. Your race is done.
Requiescat in Pace. Your race is done.
Government of Sierra Leone posthumously recognizes Desmond's service to the nation. The government noted he served with distinction
Government of Sierra Leone posthumously recognizes Desmond's service to the nation. The government noted he served with distinction
Government of Sierra Leone posthumously recognizes Desmond's service to the nation. The government noted Desmond served with distinction
Government of Sierra Leone posthumously recognizes Desmond's service to the nation. The government noted Desmond served with distinction
Government of Sierra Leone posthumously recognizes Desmond's service to the nation. The government noted Desmond served with distinction
Government of Sierra Leone posthumously recognizes Desmond's service to the nation. The government noted Desmond served with distinction