Dear Editor,
Sadly, Honnett Searwar has passed on. Inevitable for all of humankind. Honnett was part of a family that contributed many outstanding professionals who helped to nurture Guyana’s development.
Honnett was a well trained dedicated doctor, much loved and respected by his patients and colleagues. He was a major part of the St Joseph’s family for some 5 decades. He was a generous general surgeon who was able also to serve his patients’ midwifery needs. He was very organized and disciplined in his professional work, and did not suffer fools gladly.
The Caribbean College of Surgeons (CCOS), which represents the collected specialist knowledge of Caribbean Sur-gery, honoured Honnet with a commendation plaque that identified his great contribution to surgery in Guyana. This was presented when the CCOS held their annual conference in Guyana a few years ago. Much deserved. Honnett Searwar expressed his professional opinion, after much careful thought. He was a valued friend and mentor, whose knowledge and advice will be much missed.
Ave, atque, vale Honnett.
Yours faithfully,
Deen Sharma