NY Guyanese pay tribute to Janet Jagan

Apr 10, 2009 Letters

Dear Editor,
Glowing tributes were paid to Janet Jagan at a memorial service at the American Sevashram Sangha in Jamaica last Saturday evening as a deya was lit at the portrait of the late former President, at the side of which was another portrait of her late husband, Cheddi.
Speaker after speaker described Janet as a woman with an outstanding character and zeal who helped to take the nation forward. Swami reminisced about Janet’s visits to the Ashram in Cove and John and his encounters. He praised her patience, determination and unshakeable faith in her work and her commitment to educating the young minds.
Well-known lawyer Kawal Totaram delivered condolences on behalf of the Guyanese community describing Janet Jagan and her late husband as stalwarts in the liberation struggle. He noted how she left a comfortable life behind in America to struggle for Guyanese independence. She was an ideologue and fought for her belief to the very end of her life and Guyana is better off because of her struggle. Kawal reminded the audience that Janet was also a prolific writer and knowledgeable on virtually all issues and subjects. He said it was disgraceful for her opponents to picket her and stone her Presidential vehicle after she was sworn in as President.
Economist Dr. Jagopat noted how Janet left niceties that Guyanese come to America to experience whereas Janet went to Guyana in 1943 to experience a tough life in the mud of Guyana. He said: “She served the teeming multitude. She loved everyone. We must be grateful for her many contributions to the entire political process”.
George Sobhraj, CEO of Zara Realty, pointed out that Janet served humanity unselfishly and was a very caring person. “When I was locked up during the riot years, Janet came by to inquire about my welfare”.
A female spokesperson for the Association of Concerned Guyanese described Janet as a liberator and freedom fighter. “We have lost a great soul and heaven has got a gem. She is Lakshmi lighting up the pathway for others. Everyone should follow in her footsteps”.
Radio announcer Robert Mohammed described Janet as a champion of the working class and as someone who encouraged people to get an education. He recalled hearing older folks referring to Janet as “Blue-eyed Bhoujie, a term of reverence.
Shrad Kublall of the Phagwah Festival Committee described Janet as a simple and humble individual who empowered women. “She did so much for our nation. She was a pillar in society and loved by the people. I hope the new leaders will be inspired by her life. We owe her a debt of gratitude”.
Anand Persaud of the Arya Vir Dal also praised Janet as a freedom fighter, a role model and an inspiration to all Guyanese.
Latchmee Punelall of the AFC said Janet made a brilliant effort to bring change in Guyana and thanked her for the outstanding contributions made to her adopted country.
Bhola Ramsundar said Janet was responsible for our education. She encouraged girls to go to school and urged parents to send their female children to school instead of preparing them for marriage at a young age”.
Shanni of the Guyana Times newspaper described Janet as a simple person “who made a difference to Guyana and we should all take a page out of her book”.
Rajendra Singh of the ACG recalled a similar memorial service held for the late Cheddi at the same location and praised the organizers for the memorial tribute to Janet.
Vishnu Bisram

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