Not everyone in Belize knows R H, but everyone and their grandparents knows of the great
George Cadle Price, the Father of the Nation and Leader Emeritus of the once unstoppable People's United Party. I've met Mr. Price on various occasions over the past eleven years since returning to Belize and I can say that's he's a true Belizean hero to me. A hero not just for accomplishing the independence of Belize and for being our first ( exemplary ) prime minister, but for his honesty and consistency in living a positive way of life. If all Belizean politicians were to follow in the examples set by this gentleman, our country would still be a land once described as Friendly and Unspoiled. On one occasion, after a massive PUP rally in 2003, I asked him how he managed to stay so youthfully active for as long as he has and he replied " the secret is to drink lots of water and not eat too much." I'd add that he does it by staying inspired about life itself. If you've ever heard him
sing the National Anthem, you'd understand. Tomorrow is his 92nd Birthday! Happy Birthday, Mr. Price and thank you. www.richardholder.com
Happy Birthday Hon. George Cadle Price!!!
ReplyDeleteI can never forget the visit you paid to the Chau Hiix Maya Ruin in the area of Crooked Tree Western Lagoon. I was only 12 years old and living in the jungle planting rice. You scolded us for not going to school and you told us you will come back and see to it that we were in school.
May G-d grant you the rest of your life in peace and health.