Historian clinging to life

Bissessarsingh, 34, is battling pancreatic cancer and doctors have told relatives that nothing more can be done for him at this stage. In early December, he was discharged from the San Fernando Teaching Hospital where he had been warded for three weeks after contracting pneumonia.

Yesterday, his father, Rudolph Bissessarsingh expressed his gratitude to the many well-wishers who remain steadfast in their prayerful support for his son.

Rudolph told Newsday, “The support from his friends has been overwhelming. They have been praying for him and supporting him so far and that is the most we can ask for.” In November, Bissessarsingh was awarded an honorary doctorate from University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) for his relentless work in his chosen field.

His father explained his son’s condition at this time, “He is slipping in and out of consciousness.

Since the first week in December he was discharged from hospital as doctors said there was very little they can do for him again. He is at home here with a nurse at his side.

He remains on heavy morphine as he is in extreme pain.” Positive messages continue to flood Angelo’s Facebook pages from his many fans.

Among some of the many messages on his page one post reads : “You are one of a kind, a gem, a national treasure. I send positive thoughts your way and I thank you for your incredible life’s work.” Another says: “Stay strong Angelo Bissessarsingh we are all rallying alongside you, hoping and praying for you to continue defying the odds.