| “No retreat! No surrender!”- DemonstratorsThere was an outpouring of support for the third consecutive day as demonstrators from all walksthird day protestof life gathered in front of the Ministry of Legal Affairs, in defiance of the killers of political activist, Courtney Crum-Ewing.With their placards raised and chanting “No retreat! No surrender!” the demonstrators all expressed the regret that Courtney had stood alone outside the Attorney General’s Chambers for so long, fighting against injustice and lawlessness.They however declared that not only was Crum-Ewing’s memory immortalized as a freedom fighter, but that they were all willing to go the distance to ensure that the fallen activist received justice.Crum-Ewing, 40,Nike Schuhe Neu Herren, was gunned down last Tuesday night at Third Avenue,Curry 1 Lux Mid Leather, Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara (EBD) while reportedly urging residents,Wholesale Jerseys China, by way of bullhorn, to vote against the ruling party in the upcoming General and Regional Elections on May 11.Crum-Ewing first started protesting and attracting media attention last year after an explosive phone conversation between a senior Kaieteur News reporter and Attorney General (AG), Anil Nandlall, surfaced.The phone call, in which Nandlall warned the reporter to get out of Kaieteur News because of a possible attack, prompted Crum-Ewing to start several days of protest in front of the AG’s Carmichael Street office.Crum-Ewing had said that his protests were because Nandlall’s actions as the Chief Legal Officer were shameful.On the front lines of the protest yesterday was social activist Freddie Kissoon, who hailed Courtney as someone who joined a long list of freedom fighters and heroes who were killed.“We all are free today because the people who were beheaded after the 1823 slave rebellion,NFL Cheap Jerseys, just yards from here (Parade Ground), coming up to Walter Rodney, coming up to Courtney Crum- Ewing… we have been able to use that memory as a university of history and learning to keep the fire burning. If there weren’t the slave rebellions, Walter Rodney or Ronald Waddell, we would have been struggling in a vacuum but what we have done; we have taken the spirit and the bodies of these people to educate the next generations and to galvanize the present one.”He also made the point that Crum-Ewing was slain while using his bullhorn. He stated that the assassination was intended to send a message that the gun was mightier than the voice, but noted that the amount of demonstrators on the street was proof that this is not so “After a time you have to say enough is enough. No one wants to be a hero. I have a family. But you can’t look over your shoulder every day. You just have to do what you have to do. I will stand my ground but I am not going to do their work for them. I am not going to be in a lonely corner at two in the morning smoking a cigarette.” The activist said, when asked if he was fearful for his life.Also present was Kaieteur News publisher Glenn Lall. The businessman made it clear that he was not only fighting for justice for Crum-Ewing, but will continue to fight for justice for all who have suffered discrimination. He also made it clear that regardless of the Party in office, he would always fight against lawlessness,jerseys from china, dishonesty and lack of transparency.“Courtney Crum Ewing stood for democracy, accountability,cheap nfl jerseys sale, free speech and transparency. He was fighting an administration that we are not seeing that from. All he wanted was a better Guyana. Everyone should protest, to have justice.”“I see this killing as a message. And I want to make it clear. No amount of bullets will move not only me, but many righteous Guyanese.”Alliance for Change (AFC) Executive member Cathy Hughes also condemned the killing, as well as the taped conversation that was the first cause of Crum-Ewing’s demonstrations, stating that the comments made on the tape was gross disrespect to women. She also encouraged more people to come out and stand up for what was right.“Whoever perpetuated this crime wants to frighten us. It’s for Guyanese to feel they have to go into their houses and cower. And I say to the people of Guyana, for too long most people have sat down and done nothing. “One protestor stated that he would often pass Crum-Ewing on the road with his flag and would greet him. While he expressed regret that he did not stand with Courtney in his lifetime, he said it would be an even greater indictment on society if people did not stand up for him now. He stated that while social media has been overwhelmed with condemnations of the killing, what is even more important is people coming out to join the cause.“Courtney was shot in the back of his head… cowardly. This whole country needs to be taken back from the evil that has come over it. I came out here with my flag as a symbol of this country. It is a tribute to him, to keep the flag flying.”A mother of five stated that she was heartbroken at the cold blooded way in which Crum-Ewing was murdered. According to her, she was on the streets to be in solidarity with him.“He was out here all by himself. I did not know the exact place at the time, or I would have come along with him some way or another. But I saw it in the papers. One man is gone, but more will rise.”Other protestors described the killing as a gross disrespect to all Guyanese, stating that everyone had a right to their own opinion.“As a father of children, I am out here, because yesterday (Tuesday) it was Crum-Ewing, today it could be me, tomorrow it could be you. And all voices, regardless of political affiliation, need to be heard!” Another protestor said.The funeral for Courtney Crum-Ewing is scheduled for Wednesday,Jerseys NFL China, March 18. The body will be at his residence, 189 Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara for viewing from 10:00-11:00hrs and from 12:00 to 14:00 at the Parade Ground. Service will be held at Heavenly Light Full Gospel Church at Cooper Street, Albouystown at 2:30. The body will then be taken to Le Repentir cemetery for burial. |
