Dear Editor,
I was so sorry when I learnt of the passing of Veteran Trade Unionist and Politician, Komal Chand.
Komal was a solid Guyanese Patriot who believed in the cause of workers in the sugar industry and elsewhere.
I knew Komal as a man who held strong views on the issues that came before us in the Trade Union arena.
But even when we did not share the same views on a miscellany of matters, he always maintained a calm dignity and respect.
As such, over the years, I regarded Komal as a friend; this was primarily due to the ease of our several conversations initiated by either of us.
Guyana has lost a good Trade Union Leader and Citizen.
In him, we’ve lost, because of his charm, a quality that could see us through storm and tempest of this life.
I’ve lost a friend, the Trade Union Fraternity has lost a relentless crusader for workers.
The Nation has lost a Patriot.
To his families, colleagues and friends, on behalf of my wife, Dr. Jennifer Basdeo-Green, children and family, I extend sincere condolences, confident that his noble exploits on earth would give them some comfort in this time of sad bereavement.
Yours faithfully,
Hamilton Green