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Body of Former Senator Holland L. Redfield II to Lay in Repose at the Legislature of the Virgin Islands

Published: Oct 20, 2021

St. Croix—Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory announced today that the body of Former Senator Holland L. Redfield II will lay in repose on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at the Legislature on St. Croix. The former senator who was affectionately known as “Dike,” passed away at the age of 78. Redfield served six terms in the Senate as a Republican. He was public servant, a Radio Talk Show Host of “Straight Talk with Holland Redfield,” and a licensed commercial pilot.

The body of the former senator will lay in repose from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Croix Legislature Building located at 3022 Golden Rock, Christiansted, St. Croix, on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Members of the 34th Legislature, along with the community, may pay their respects during the public viewing.

All visitors must comply with the Covid-19 protocols established by the Legislature which include sanitizing upon entry, wearing a face mask while on the property, and social distancing as we come together to pay our respects to an outstanding Virgin Islander.

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