Dear Editor,
I have always avoided funerals as they brought back the painful memories of the death of my brother, grandmother, mother and godfather who I loved so dearly.

But on Friday, 7th Novem-ber 2008 I attended the memorial service of Mr. David de Caires, the Editor-in-Chief of Stabroek  News  and felt motivated and a renewed commitment to my ideals.  I now think that it is important in our lifetime to attend funerals as it reiterates within us, if we are consciously aware, our purpose on earth and that life is a flicker and our journey on earth is a temporary one.

At Mr. David de Caires’ memorial service his son Brendan mentioned that his father was not fearful of death but was terrified of not fulfilling his purpose and on hearing these words I was astounded to recognise it is exactly the same way that I feel.
It is so extremely important for us to discover our purpose and use every living day to realise our purpose.
Yours faithfully,
K. Bacchus