Dear Editor,

It is disheartening to learn that American Senator Ted Kennedy has been diagnosed with brain cancer with the prospect of successfully battling it almost to zero. Kennedy has a special place in my heart and in the hearts of almost every Guyanese. Kennedy has played a dominant role in immigration reform since the 1960s that has helped hundreds of thousands of Guyanese to gain legal status in America. He is largely responsible for the restoration of democracy in Guyana and I am sure they would join me in offering special prayers for this great soul to overcome his illness.  …..