By Lamin Cham
Death struck Max Jallow on Sunday the 19 May and thousands of Gambians mourned the life a rising charistmatic figure whose charm and openness made him multitude of friends and admirers. But that was Max at a distance.
For those close to him among them myself, Max was a gigantic and towering personality laden with immense courage and determination that made him an indispensable ally in social and community service. I began to notice this ever amiable young boy in the late 80s but when sports brought us closer on the birth of the Brufut Marathon in 1995, I came to know the man and his unrivaled passionate and enthusiasm for sports and youth development , innovations and inspirational leadership. Click to read more