By Sue-Ann Wayow
NOW more than ever, citizens need to be their “brother’s keeper” as the nation is struggling with several issues.
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley made this appeal on Tuesday following the death of two-year-old Kamani Francis that has plunged Trinidad and Tobago into mourning.
On his Facebook page, Dr Rowley posted, “A child is dead and this entire nation is torn to our deep within. We all have questions to ask ourselves not the least of which is whether this tender life could have been saved. The vast majority of us do not know this child or this family but that does not insulate us from the deep disturbing sorrow that washes over our nation tonight.”
He said, “This sad end is not what we were praying and hoping for even as we struggle with a constant stream of violence, domestic and otherwise. I, among the many shocked and saddened citizens, extend my deepest sympathy to the family and the Pt Fortin community and trust that in times like these we commit even more than ever, to be our brother’s keeper as we extend ourselves in support as far as we are able.”
Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar also issued condolences to all affected on social media.
She wrote, “I am deeply saddened to learn of young Kamani’s death. My heart goes out to the family and I pray you all find peace during this time.”
Hope of finding the toddler ended when his little body was found in the Guapo River on Monday at around 11 am after he wandered away from his home the day before.
Social media was flooded with condolences, many asking questions and some also calling for someone to be held accountable.
