Praise for PCS Ayoung and Griffith

THE EDITOR: Every year on the anniversary of our Independence, many of our citizens receive national awards for their service to country and for their accomplishments and achievements bestowing honour upon Trinidad and Tobago. Let us not forget the men and women of our protective services who serve us, the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, everyday. I was involved in a vehicular accident in the Port-of-Spain area on the afternoon of August 31, 2003. The driver of the other vehicle ignored my attempts to get him to pull over. When he finally stopped, he refused to accompany me to a nearby Police Station to report the accident. He also refused to show his driver’s permit and insurance certificate.

From our exchange and his erratic driving, it was obvious that he was intoxicated and a danger not only to himself, but also to others on the road as he continued driving along the highway. Eventually, some off-duty police officers stopped and offered assistance when they realised that there was a ’situation’. These officers were returning to their southern division after a long day of Independence activities. I personally commend these officers, especially PC Ayoung and PC Griffith for their dedication and commitment to service, and for their compassion showed while handling this situation. To all such officers, I honour you.

LINDA GARCIA
Maraval