The guild of radio broadcasters and the cultural sector of Guantánamo mourn the loss of Marlene Salazar, a National Radio Prize winner, who passed away early on Tuesday morning.
Salazar was a prominent figure in the province, deserving of the Hermandad Distinction, the Raúl Gómez García Medal awarded by the National Union of Culture Workers, and the National Radio Award, noted the Provincial Directorate of Culture of Guantánamo on its Facebook profile.
A member of the UNEAC, Salazar was distinguished by his tireless defense of Martí's work and thought.
The official profile extended its condolences to family, friends, and colleagues for such an irreparable loss.
On social media, several people are reflecting on the work and personality of the radio broadcaster.
The internet user Elo Carnet highlighted on Facebook: “This is how I want to remember you, teacher, a role model to follow. I regret not having worked with you during my professional life; I always thought... Work with Marlene on everything so you can learn more and more, but I never had the opportunity.”
He also said, "I have been guided by excellent radio program directors, but I always wanted to work with you. I remember you for your simplicity, your beautiful and refined way of speaking. Rest in peace, for you will always be the new pines and we will be the flower."
Likewise, Nancy Silega noted: “Marlene Salazar has passed away, a key figure in Cuban Radio and Guantanamo culture in general. I will hold on to the influence of her work in my life, our mutual admiration, the shared products from her UNEAC basket, the knowing conversations of more recent times, and that final hug in her home, CMKS of Radio Guantánamo.”
Additionally, he shared a heartfelt message to the family: “Rest in peace, creative and unique soul. Thank you for all the inspiration. My condolences to your son Sergio, your beloved grandchildren, and the entire family of blood and affection.”
Several Cuban personalities, or those with ties to the country, have passed away in recent days.
The last living Cuban resident on the island with experience in the Cuban Professional League, Luis Zayas Travieso, passed away in Havana at the age of 87, according to official media on the island and those close to the former player.
Zayas Travieso was a professional player for the teams of La Habana and Cienfuegos before Fidel Castro came to power in 1959.
A few days ago, jazz and blues singer Bárbara Dane, mother and grandmother of Cuban musicians Pablo and Osamu Menéndez, passed away at the age of 97 in her home in Oakland, California, after a long battle with heart failure.
Pablo Menéndez, one of his four sons, shared his thoughts on Facebook with a simple yet powerful message: "Peace, love... and music. We must fight."
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