Slain activist’s father urges unity and calm ahead of polls

By Stabroek News On In Guyana News |
Clifford Crum-Ewing (right), the father of murdered political activist Courtney Crum-Ewing listening to a speech yesterday. A `silent’ vigil was held in honour of the father of three at the Parade Ground. During the event several persons addressed the approximately 250 persons who had gathered calling on them to condemn the killing and to ensure that they vote come May 11. (Photo by Arian Browne)
Clifford Crum-Ewing (right), the father of murdered political activist Courtney Crum-Ewing listening to a speech yesterday. A `silent’ vigil was held in honour of the father of three at the Parade Ground. During the event several persons addressed the approximately 250 persons who had gathered calling on them to condemn the killing and to ensure that they vote come May 11. (Photo by Arian Browne)

Clifford Crum-Ewing yesterday urged all to put their differences aside and ensure that his recently slain son’s activism was not a wasted effort.

“He has opened the door for us all. It is for us to start walking through that door,” the composed man said at a vigil organised by members of civil society in honour of slain political activist, Courtney Crum-Ewing. The event, which was held at the Parade Ground during the late afternoon hours, saw approximately 250 persons in attendance.

When Stabroek News left the ground, half an hour before the vigil was scheduled to