President meets with relatives of slain soldier

Georgetown, GINA, February 11, 2008

Head of State, Bharrat Jagdeo today met with the relatives of slain Guyana Defence Force (GDF) soldier, Corporal Ivor Anthony Williams at the Office of the President.
            The late Corporal Williams was killed during an attack by gunmen in Buxton, East Coast Demerara on January 23 last.
            He was laid to rest on January 31 in his hometown of Dartmouth, Essequibo amidst calls by relatives and other mourners for early justice to be served.
            The fallen soldier was given a military funeral which was attended by Secretary to the Defence Board Dr. Roger Luncheon and Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Commodore Gary Best.
            Today, President Jagdeo committed to provide additional assistance to the slain soldier’s relatives.   

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