**Our Story**

In 2010, the incredible Gabrielle Alexis, may her spirit shine brightly, ignited the spark for class reunion gathering for her cherished classmates from the 1971-72 promotion at the College Saint Louis de Jérémie, Haiti! With our tight-knit circle of friends, Gaby envisioned an annual celebration filled with laughter, nostalgia, and the joy of aging gracefully together. Although our first gathering in South Florida was sadly canceled at the last minute in 2011, the excitement was just beginning! Tragically, on September 20, 2011, we lost our beloved pioneer, Gaby, after her courageous battle with an illness. But, fueled by her dream, our crew—Alex Apollon and Garry Florestal—refused to let her vision fade. We knew time was of the essence, and we were determined to transform our gatherings from rare funerals into joyous reunions! We hit the ground running, sharing the idea on Facebook, and soon Garry received a call from Michel Paisible in Ottawa, Canada, suggesting the name "Les Amis de la Place Dumas de Jérémie." With enthusiasm, Alex and his wife Carine opened their home in Palm Coast, Florida, and from May 25-27, 2012, we kicked off the First Annual Gathering of “Les Amis de la Place Dumas de Jérémie!” That became our cherished weekend, celebrating friendship and joy year after year. Dive into our Photo Gallery to relive the endless festivities and unforgettable moments! Thank you for joining us—enjoy the celebration!