Jonestown survivors in emotional trip to Port Kaituma

Laura Johnston Kohl (left) and Jordan Vilchez at the tombstone in Jonestown that was built in honour of the victims

The two survivors of the Jonestown tragedy who recently revisited the scene and relived memories of what they once called home,’ are looking to have renewed a personal friendship with Guyana.

Laura Johnston Kohl, 70, and Jordan Vilchez, 60 of the USA are planning to return in December, along with some other survivors to conduct a “free book giveaway” in the Port Kaituma community as well as to libraries.

This is in memory of the 40th anniversary of the Jonestown massacre that took place on November 18, 1977. A ceremony would also be held at the Evergreen Cemetery in Oakland, California where most of the victims were buried.