Power of good ole Trini friendship

THE EDITOR: It’s unfortunate but true, as it usually takes something tragic to bring out the best in us and make us realise how much we must appreciate each and every single day of life. In the early hours of July 26 one of our teammates was badly injured in a motor vehicular accident in the Glencoe area. We are the guys who play football at the side of the Western Main Road in Westmoorings and have been doing so for over twelve years. We are known in local football fete match circles by a variety of names, of which Athletico being our name of choice.

Our injured teammate was given a bleak prognosis at first, and his condition was guarded at best. However we know he is a fighter and we rallied behind our injured comrade. In this day and age where crime and bad news grip our nation, this event, as tragic as it is, makes us realise what a special place Trinidad really is, and moreso its people. In the first instance we would like “to big up’’ the Good Samaritan who was at the scene, as he provided assistance and reassurance as our hardworking firemen took over an hour to get our injured comrade out of the mangled wreck. Thanks whoever you are.

The next part should be an inspiration to us all, the power of good ole Trini friendship and prayers. In conjunction with our friend’s father, girlfriend and best friend, an army of close friends and family remained “camped” outside of the ICU at Port-of-Spain General Hospital locked in prayer and support. We are all accustomed to liming together, but never praying together, the entire scene was powerful, inspirational and beautiful. As faith would have it, our comrade’s prognosis has improved and we all remain hopeful. We would like to thank all the doctors and nurses who are taking care of our friend, thanks to you all.
We would like to urge the nation to pray for our friend, “Trini” is truly a special place. “Respect, Enrichment, Hope and Bravery.’’ Rally our friend, we want you back with us.

DR NIGEL CAMACHO
Trinidad