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Published:Friday | September 26, 2014 | 3:44 PM
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Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer Four month old Luis Alfredo Stefan, grandson of the Dominican Ambassador stole the heart of Cecilia Schmillen, wife of the German Ambassador.
Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer Elena Del Cid with her spouse Olivia Del Cid, Ambassador of Belize
Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer Columbian ambassador Luis Guillermo Martinez welcomes Cuban ambassadorBernardo Hernandez.
Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer Its cheers all around for From left: Ariel Fernandez, Ambassador to Argentina, Jesus Orus, from the European Union, Godelieve Van Den Bergh, Belgium Ambassador, Dr Jose Tomas Ares German, ambassador for Dominca Republic and Gerado Lozana Mexican Ambassador.
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°Adios, Ambassador!

The Jack's Hill home of the Colombian ambassador, Luis Guillermo Martinez, was the location for the intimate affair for all the friends he had made during his tenure.

Ambassador Gonzalez's diplomatic career began more than 40 years ago when he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Panama. Over the past four decades, he has travelled extensively, representing his country in various diplomatic positions. After arriving in Jamaica in April 2012, on Friday, October 3, he departed our fair shores.

He told Outlook that he will surely miss his friends. During his stay, he has enjoyed the beaches in Montego Bay and Negril and he will surely miss their beauty. "Jamaica is a paradise. The people are very happy people," he stated, adding he was very proud of our athletes, especially Usain Bolt. A lover of the music of Bob Marley, he will also miss eating our grilled snapper and lobster.

The diplomats and commissioners representing the various countries were present to say their personal farewells. The background music complemented the mood of the event - it's hard to say goodbye to a friend.

Though his official duties are over, Gonzalez said that he is hoping to return to Jamaica to visit his friends and associates. What's next for Gonzalez? "I will stay a year in Panama and then see what happens," he said.