The radio broadcasters' guild and the cultural sector of Guantánamo mourn the loss of Marlene Salazar, a recipient of the National Radio Award, who passed away early Tuesday morning.
Salazar was a prominent figure in the province, deserving of the Distinction of Brotherhood, 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 the family, friends, and colleagues for such an irreparable loss.
On social media, several people remember the work and personality of the radio host.
The internet user Elo Carnet highlighted on Facebook: “This is how I want to remember you, professor, teacher, a role model. I regret in my professional life never having worked with you; 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 humility, your beautiful and refined way of speaking. Rest in peace, for you will always be the new pines and we will be the flowers.”
Similarly, Nancy Silega remarked: "Marlene Salazar has passed away, a key figure in Cuban radio and in the Guantanamo culture overall. I will cherish the influence of her work in my life, our mutual admiration, the shared products from her UNEAC bag, the knowing conversations of recent times, and that last embrace at 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 brilliance. My condolences to your son Sergio, your beloved grandchildren, and to the entire family of blood and affection."
Several Cuban personalities, or those connected 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 in the island and people close to the former player.
Zayas Travieso was a professional player for the teams of Havana 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 children, shared his feelings on Facebook with a simple yet powerful message: "Peace, love... and music. We must fight."
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