Anwar was born on March 10th, 1982 in Brooklyn, New York to Judith Beckles and John St. Bernard. His early years were spent in East Flatbush where he was surrounded by extended family members who showered him with immeasurable love. In 1990 his mother relocated to Wichita, Kansas where his love for the outdoors became evident. Anwar excelled at outdoor activities - regardless of the temperature. As a youngster spending time in Barbados with his grandmother (Marita Beckles, now deceased) he became well known in the village of Batalleys, St. Peter, and was even dubbed Mayor of the area.
His teenage years were spent in Silver Spring, Maryland, where he graduated from Paint Branch High School in 2000. He had a keen interest in the developing technology of the day, and rapidly learned several computer operations, applications, and games. He quickly became the computer tutor to many adults in his extended family. Anwar went off to college -- Florida A & M University - but this was not enough for him. In July 2001, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served honorably until his discharge in 2005. He served all his military time in Colorado, where he fell in love with this area of the United States. He often remarked that he could experience all four seasons of the year in a single day in Denver, he skateboarded in the warm weather and snowboarded in the winter.
Anwar followed his dream of exploring the world, starting with Iraq -- through a 2010-2012 work assignment -- as an IT contractor. Following this stint, he went on to backpack through Japan, Thailand, and Taiwan.
His love for the outdoors led him back to Denver. Anwar was a kind and compassionate man who took time out of acknowledge all persons with whom he came in contact; his non-judgmental spirit drew many friends to him.
On October 18th, several hearts were broken when Anwar was fatally injured in a motorcycle accident. He leaves to mourn his beloved parents - Judith Beckles and John St. Bernard; girlfriend Kate & family; sisters: Melissa and Joan St. Bernard; Aunt: Elsa Beckles; Uncle: Robert Beckles; Cousins: Raja, Shanna, and Charles; Godparents: Janice Smith and Sandra Rogers; and many other extended family friends.
