I do not write this without remorse, for your readers are all aware of my ongoing support for Winston Murray as the next PNCR candidate to contest the general elections scheduled for 2011. Neither do I write this without the full understanding of the uphill battle to save his life.
I am confident that the PNCR will elect a presidential candidate who can lead the party to victory at the polls next year, and I pledge my full support for whoever emerges victorious; hopefully retired Brigadier David Granger.
Even if Winston Murray makes a full and complete recovery, it is unlikely that he will be fit enough to withstand the rigours of a presidential campaign and the highly demanding and energetic job of running a country. There will always be a need for his expertise in a new administration, but now, the job of president would simply be too much for him.
Winston Murray can be very proud of the immense contribution he has made to his country, and God knows he deserved the Cacique Crown of Honour he received in 1984.
Winston Murray should now seriously consider living out his golden years with family and friends, and taking care of his health. He has done enough, and has nothing to prove to anyone.
I take this opportunity to thank President Bharrat Jagdeo and Prime Minister Sam Hinds, for pledging the resources of the Government of Guyana to ensure that Winston
Murray gets the best possible medical care. I also wish to thank the doctors and medical staff responsible for providing his care.
I am praying for Winston’s recovery, and I know many others are doing the same. With God’s help he will pull through this!
Yours faithfully,
Harry Gill
