Well known, widely liked and much respected veterinarian Dr. Mike Deshield has passed away.
The 54 year old died this morning at his home in Belize City.
Deshield had been battling colorectal cancer for some time - and died due to cancer-related complications.
He was a highly trained, outstanding animal health expert, and more than that, he was one heck of a nice guy.
He worked privately as a veterinarian at the Animal Medical Centre on Lancaster Street and publicly as the Technical Director of Food Safety Services at BAHA.
Last month, he had a retirement party at BAHA - and he was still upbeat and amiable. We have a portion of the interview he gave to LOVE TV when he spoke about the genesis of BAHA:..
Dr. Mike Deshield
"Well we started from the beginning, I mean we were the ones who came up with the concept and the ideas, it's like 4 of us, couple of them has moved on now, so from 1997 -1998 we were thinking about these things here. 2000 is when BAHA came to being and we been going ever since."
Marion Ali, Love FM
"Now you moved on to what from here?"
Dr. Mike Deshield
"Well I am actually very ill. I'm just kind of enjoying Belize and the life. I've been diagnose with colorectal cancer which has spread to my liver and my lungs but I am enjoying life and still contribute where I can."
Funeral arrangements have not been finalized.
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