Dear Editor,
For me, Geoffrey Da Silva’s April 7th letter, “‘Sash’ Sawh served Guyana dedicatedly, PPP/C gov’t must do comprehensive probe of his murder,” has hit home hard.
The recapitulation on former Minister Satyadeo Sawh’s life is pretty accurate, and it has gripped my inner being as I recollect those facts and anecdotes. “Sat” (the name he was known among family) was my cousin with whom I grew up. I had the privilege of living with my beloved cousin and his family for approximately two years in the mid-60s. We slept, ate, played, went to school, and went to the Arya Samaj mandir together. And we continued the close familial relationship to the last.
I was in India in April 2007 when I received a phone call from my brother in Toronto that Sat was assassinated along with siblings Julie and Raj and security guard, Curtis Robertson. I became speechless and petrified as he broke the news to me. Fortunately, I had a close friend beside me (Manpal is his name) as I shed more than a tear. Manpal was a timely source of comfort as he listened to me and prayed for me. I shall never forget that moment.
Satyadeo Sawh was, indeed, a good man and a great patriot. He was loved by many despite race, religion, or political conviction. God knows what all transpired. Yes, everyone would love to see the truth about everything and have some answers to this abstruseness. While my mind, ears and eyes can apprehend only so much, I give thanks to the (only!) One who claims to be the Truth, Life and Way. Amid such sadness and agony, I carry on in hope, joy and love because God is!
Sincerely,
Dr. Devanand Bhagwan
