Director of Sport extends condolences following sudden passing of Henry Greene

Sep 08, 2012 Sports

Director of Sport Neil Kumar in reflecting on the life of Former Police Commissioner Henry Greene, has offered condolences to all those associated with him, whether family, friend or associates. In the tribute, Kumar noted Greene’s association with sport, mainly table tennis over the years and his sterling contribution to the improvement of that game over the past two years. Here is the full text of the message:

Neil Kumar

“Mr. Henry Greene, Former Commissioner of Police and President of the Guyana Table Tennis Association died in the early morning of Friday, September 7, 2012 on the Harlem Public Road, West Coast Demerara. His death was as a result of a three vehicle accident.
Mr. Greene was elected President of the Guyana Table Tennis Association on July 31, 2010, an Association which at the time was experiencing severe managerial difficulties and was unable to carry out its mandate. As a consequence, he used all his experience and put systems in place to ensure the proper and effective forward movement of the association. He led by example and motivated his executives to emulate his very high standards.”
“His interest in the players was unquestionable. He encouraged them to be committed, dedicated, strive for success at the highest levels. His concerns for the development of the players and the game were obvious in the implementation of attractive incentives for players and his presence at competitions.”
Under his presidency, the Guyana Table Tennis Association accomplished much;
–   Decentralizing the game to many parts of the country including Berbice, Essequibo Coast, Bartica, Linden, West Demerara, Mahdia, East and West Bank Demerara.
–   Distribution of Tables to schools in various areas, Regions 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 10, Georgetown and the University of Guyana (Turkeyen and Berbice)
–   Resuscitation of the National Schools Teams Tournament, the Inter Organization Teams Championship and the National Championships.
–   Was Awarded the Most Improved Sports Association and Best Association of the Year.
–   Introduced the Umpire ITTF Basic Coaching Course and training programmes for players overseas.
–   Organized a number of level I Coaching Courses while increased and strengthen the local training base.
–   Three ITTF Level I Coaches attended the ITTF Level II Coaching Course in Trinidad and Tobago.
–   Increased the financial base by way of regular well organized fundraising activities.
–   Raised the level of the local competitions.
–   Was able to attract adequate sponsorship for local and overseas competitions.
–   Successfully hosted the 53rd Senior Caribbean Table Tennis Championships.

Henry Greene

– Participated in Pre Cadet, Cadet Junior and Senior Caribbean Championships, Commonwealth Games in India, Latin American Championships in Mexico.
“Mr. Greene, as President of the Guyana Table Tennis Association established a very close working relationship with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport/National Sports Commission, the Corporate Community the Caribbean Regional Table Tennis Federation and the International Table tennis Federation. He also promoted a family atmosphere among the Executives, players, parents, coaches fans and the public at large.”
“He touched the lives of many with his democratic management style. He was a leader by example, committed to the cause and honest in his dealings. This Stalwart will truly be missed by those with whom he came into contact.”
“The Guyana Table Tennis Association will definitely miss a President, Father, Mentor, friend and a Leader of quality.”
“Just a few hours before his demise, the Executive body of the Guyana Table Tennis Association met, discussed and agreed on the activities for the remainder of the year, such as the national Tournament, the Inter Organization Teams Tournament, the schools teams tournament, the Latin American Pre Cadet Championship in Venezuela and the North America Championship in the United States of America; the preparation for the hosting of the Caribbean Pre Cadet Championships in July 2013.”
“The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport/National Sports Commission expresses sincere condolences to his immediate and extended family, the Guyana Table Tennis Association, the sport fraternity and those to whom he would have near and dear. May his soul Experience Eternal Rest!”

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