We always considered Warrington George Somers (Soup) Zuill to be an activist out of the ordinary realm. But it was only at his funeral a week ago that I realised just how broad and deep was his spectrum of influence.

And that was manifested in the main by the hundreds from all parts of Bermuda, sporting their own particular Cup Match colours, solemnly, viewing him peacefully reposing in his trademark cap and a shroud sporting his famous light blue and dark blue St. George's Cup Match ribbons.

Even the flowers atop his coffin as it lay before the altar of the First Church of God, North Shore, Pembroke were of a distinctive light and dark blue hue.

There were also the tributes to the noted sports administrator, historian and statistician led from the altar by the officiating Bishop, Rev. Dr. Vernon G. Lambe Sr., MBE. He was followed by Minister of Cultural Affairs Dale Butler on behalf of Government; yours truly Ira Philip, regarding Mr. Zuill's trade union activities on the waterfront 40-odd years ago, Neil Paynter, president of St. George Cricket Club, Austin Woods for Devonshire Colts, and Allen Richardson for the Bermuda Masters cricket team that Soup (pictured) organised.

There was also spirited singing led by the New Creation Worship Centre Praise Team; and participation by members of Soup's immediate family, including his son-in-law, Rev. John C. Justice; daughter-in-law Marionette Zuill and eulogy by his niece and god-child, Pastor Debbie Evans.