Philip Moore interred at Auchlyne

Mourners viewing the remains of Philip Moore at the Square of the Revolution yesterday with his most famous work in the background. (Photo by Marcelle Thomas)

Regarded as the best local sculptor of his time, the body of Philip Moore was yesterday interred at Auchlyne, Corentyne after stirring tributes and pledges to ensure he is finally laid to rest at Seven Ponds, Place of Heroes in the city.

Moore passed away two Sundays ago at age, 90.

While Opposition Leader David Granger glowingly hailed Moore as a poor and modest man with a rich legacy who deserved to be properly recognized, he vowed that the People’s National Congress Reform and by extension A Partnership for National Unity will earnestly press until Moore is interred at Seven Ponds.

“I spoke to the General Secretary of the PNC Reform who instructed me to inform you that our party will continue to press for official recognition… until Philip Alphonso Moore’s remains is interred at the Seven Ponds”,