GRANGER CONGRATULATES 100-YEAR-OLD BERBICE VETERAN

Jun 24, 2012 News

Leader of the Opposition, Brigadier David Granger, travelled to Number 41 Village, West Coast Berbice on Thursday, to congratulate and to spend time with Mr. Arnold Bascom on his 100th birthday.
Born at Number 42 village West Coast Berbice on June 21, 1912, Mr. Arnold Egerton Bascom at 100 is mentally alert and in good spirits. He told the Leader of the Opposition that the secret to his longevity was “not taking on stress and not letting people or things bother him”.

Centenarian Arnold Egerton Bascom acknowledges the gift from APNU Leader David Granger

A military veteran, Mr. Bascom was a member of the South Caribbean Forces during the Second World War and is a life member of the Guyana Legion. The Veteran proudly displayed his military discharge certificate to Brigadier Granger as relatives, friends and well-wishers listened with pride as he recalled his days in uniform.
The Opposition Leader said that he had travelled to Number 41 Village to wish the veteran a happy birthday on his own behalf and on behalf of A Partnership for National Unity and the People’s National Congress Reform.
Mr. Arnold Bascom is a widower whose wife passed away eight years ago. He fathered seven children, six of whom are still alive.
On July 7, several family members and friends from around the World will travel to Bascom’s residence to celebrate his milestone. Brigadier Granger was accompanied on this visit by Member of the National Assembly, Ms. Jennifer Wade and Regional Democratic Councillor (Region Five) Ms. Carol Joseph.