May 18, 2004
Lee Ramoon Honoured with FIFA Order of Merit Award

At FIFA’s 54th Ordinary Congress in Paris on Thursday May 20th, 2004 Cayman’s own Lee Ramoon was recognized as a recipient of the prestigious FIFA Centennial Order of Merit.

Lee Ramoon, who has dedicated more than half his life as a representative of Cayman football, was first selected for the Cayman Islands National Football Team in 1979 at age 13. Between 1979 and 2004 he has continuously contributed as both player and assistant national coach.

Lee who has participated in more than 200 international football matches on behalf of the Cayman Islands, serving on many occasions as captain, is nationally recognized by both his peers and the fans as an outstanding footballer and role model.

CIFA President Jeffrey Webb is more than honored to have nominated Lee Ramoon for FIFA’s highest award in world football. “On behalf of the Cayman Islands Football Association I would like to convey our warmest congratulations to Lee Ramoon as recipient of this unique and prestigious FIFA award,” said CIFA president Jeffrey Webb. “ This is the highest international honour FIFA has ever offered and I believe there is no one more deserving than Lee Ramoon. He has been a true sportsman and a tremendous player for the Cayman Islands. He will go down in history as one of Cayman’s greatest players of all time and an unparalleled ambassador.”

The FIFA Centennial Order of Merit will be presented to Mr. Ramoon on a date to be announced in Grand Cayman during an official service befitting this prestigious award.

Caption: Lee Ramoon, recipient of the FIFA Centennial Order of Merit for the Cayman Islands.