She said Deonarine represented the salt of the earth."As a forceful advocate over the years, Norris successfully protested alongside myself and residents in Spring Village in 2008 when the Government of the day attempted to bulldoze the farmers' homes and crops," Ameen explained.Deonarine was a tower of strength and encouragement to Ameen when she was arrested."The residents will be eternally grateful to him. My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. May he rest in peace," she said.