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Dec 07, 2012 Letters
Dear Editor,
Permit me space in your column to express a growing concern, not only to me but to most ex-soldiers. Armies in general, including the GDF, trained and nurtured civilians for a career in one of the greatest organizations the world over.
The GDF has changed the lives and attitude of so many persons that it is regrettable when one has to return to civilian life after a career of soldiering, which cemented and unified many lifelong friendships.
Each and every soldier has a false name (an alias) that is used throughout their stay, and remained upon retirement. One only has to attend a funeral of an ex-soldier to witness the reflection of those memorable days and the joy of interacting, even though our presence is to offer our sympathies of a departed colleague. I have attended ceremonies of many of my departed colleagues where Officers, both senior and junior, were in attendance. The presence of Major General Joe Singh is inevitable, as well as that of other senior functionaries of the GDF. Their presence is a reflection of the pleasure and satisfaction of wearing Olive Green.
This is the sad part of my missive. I never had the surprised privilege to witness the presence of an individual who rose to the rank of Chief Of Staff at either of these ceremonies .
Every ex soldier wonders what is the reason for his absence . I would refer to his alias and most ex-soldiers would know who he is. Barbed Wire is well known to all of us and has always been a strange character who grins instead of smile.
I wish to remind and inform Barbed Wire (BW) that his absence is noticed and recorded by those men and women you once commanded. Why are you hiding in yourself?
Brave the rain and make your presence felt. This, my missive, is to remind you that you are a product of the greatest and most reputable organization in Guyana. Do not behave as though you are the boy that Santa has forgotten.
Remembrance Day was celebrated all over the world, including Guyana. Emulate Col Georgie Gomes, who looks out for troopers. A chain is as strong as its weakest link.
Umar Saied
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