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Police Commander assists young athlete with sponsorship for CUT Games in Trinidad
The police force is not only about solving crimes, executing charges and prosecuting cases but about helping people do good in whatever way possible and more.
Commander B Division, Assistant Commissioner Brian Joseph hands over the sponsorship package to Perry Reid. Sharing the moment is from left Assistant Superintendent Harvey John, Reid’s mother Paula Jackman, Headmistress Claudia Bobb-Blackman and Physical Education Teacher and Coach Royston Mc Donald.
In that light, Police B Division (Berbice) Commander, Assistant Commissioner Brian Joseph along with a team of officers including OC in charge of the No3 subdivision (West Berbice) Assistant Superintendent Joshua Harvey –John took time out from their busy schedule to travel to Belladrum, West Coast Berbice.
The occasion was to make a donation of a substantial amount of cash at a simple presentation ceremony to 13 year old Perry Reid a student of the Belladrum Secondary School who has been selected to represent Guyana at the upcoming Caribbean Union of Teachers (CUT) athletics championship which is slated to be held in Trinidad over the August Holiday. He will be participating in the Javelin U14 event.
In making the presentation, which was done in the auditorium of the school, Mr. Joseph had words of commendation for Reid. He congratulated Reid on being selected to represent Guyana and wished him well. He encouraged him to make the best use of the opportunity given and to make his school and country proud. ”You are in a privileged position at an early age and you should go forward and become a role model,” he asserted.
Mr. Joseph, who hails from the area, also reminisced on his day as a top athlete and cricketer in the district. He stated that, “I know how difficult it is at times for young athletes to make it to the top. So it is our desire to always assist persons, especially youths, who are willing to make a positive contribution to society.”
“The police have to be involved in almost every aspect of activity that takes place and we are always willing to assist and work along with any organisations to help. That is why when I was approached for assistance I hadn’t much difficulty in giving my full support and that of the division,” he stated.
Head Mistress acting, Claudia Bobb-Blackman thanked Mr. Joseph and the Guyana Police Force for responding so quickly to their request. She also encouraged the other students to continue to strive for excellence and try to emulate Reid. She gave the assurance that the funds received will be used entirely for the purpose it was donated for.
Reid was also very appreciative and thankful for the donation and assistance and promised to make everyone proud. (Samuel Whyte)
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