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“We are one, our cause is one, and we must help each other; if we are to succeed.”
That is a famous quote from Frederick Douglas, a prominent activist, author and public speaker in America in the 19th century. It’s a benchmark statement that at an early age resonated with Dr. Robert Spooney, an exemplary pastor, preacher, teacher and social activist who epitomizes focused leadership.
Douglas’ message motivates Spooney, an Orlando native, to help others in the community realize their full potential. It’s a joyous feeling he gets when he sees people overcome obstacles.
The Rev. Fred Maeweathers Sr. served the faith community here for nearly four decades before he passed away on Dec. 19 at age 82 from complications of COVID-19.
Maeweathers grandson, Michael S. Maeweathers, currently pastor of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in Jupiter, said his grandfather was hospitalized following a positive COVID-19 test and passed away about 10 days later. My grandfather was treated with an experimental drug cocktail and a few plasma transfusions and he then took a turn for the worse. Just as he spread the gospel, he would want others to know to take the COVID-19 threat seriously, Michael S. Maeweathers said in a phone interview.