Family and friends of Pastor Herbert and Mrs. Olive Fletcher gathered in the Miami area on September 13 and 14, 2002 to share a weekend honoring the couple for their lifelong service to the Seventh-day Adventist Church.  As the weekend progressed, it became apparent that the Fletchers had and continue to have a positive influence on many,  many lives.

The idea for having such an event was the brainchild of the Goulding brothers, Dr. Herbert Goulding and Pastor Courtney Goulding.  They, along with Pam Witter-Scott, were largely responsible for planning the event.

The activities began with Vespers on Friday night at Maranatha SDA Church.  Pastor Courtney Goulding spoke.  He emphasized the importance of showing gratitude to others while they can still appreciate it.  The Heralds sang for special music.

Sabbath services continued next morning with Sabbath School coordinated by the Central and South Florida Chapters of NCU Alumni Association.  Tony Rugless was the Superintendent.  Tribute was paid to Pastor and Mrs. Fletcher by singing and playing their favorite songs, reading their favorite Bible texts and showing slides of their lives. 

During Divine Service,  Dr. Herbert Goulding, Dr. Carlos Archbold, Dr .Herbert Thompson, President of Northern Caribbean University,  Dr. Bertram Melbourne and others offered their words of thanks to and respect for the Fletchers.  Musical guests included Rosie Ward and The Heralds.  Dr. Newton Hoilette, the keynote speaker, challenged the audience to remember the less fortunate.

Immediately following the Divine service, lunch was provided for the honorees and out-of-town guests.

After sundown, it was time for the finale, a banquet.  Pastor and Mrs. Fletcher were chauffeured via limousine from their hotel to the Signature Grand Catering & Conference Mansion in Ft. Lauderdale.  Once there, they were escorted to their seats by Pastor and Mrs. Keith Harding.

Oz Rugless, Master of Ceremonies, set the stage for the evening's activities.   Alexsis Fletcher, granddaughter of the Fletchers, had the audience in stitches with her tribute to her grandparents.  Pastor Israel Leito, President of the Inter-American Division, Pastor William Kirlew, Dr. Lennox Westney, and Rosie Ward all had kind words for the Fletchers.  The Heralds provided musical entertainment.

Thank you, Pastor and Mrs. Fletcher, for your service and the positive influence that you have had on so many lives.