Attorney General Adriel Brathwaite is praising the “brave men and women” who go beyond the call of duty and put their lives on the line to ensure the safety of Barbadians.
Brathwaite’s comments were contained in a press statement today following Wednesday night’s death of fireman Christopher Edwards who died after responding to an emergency.
“This incident has again brought into sharp focus the hazardous conditions under which our security and emergency services personnel operate on a daily basis. In fact, the work of these dedicated public servants, who are pressed into service as part of our emergency response mechanism, is one often fraught with a high degree of danger. Indeed, no praise is too high for these brave men and women who are always willing to go beyond the call of duty, sometimes putting their own lives on the line, to ensure our safety; and for this, we are most grateful:.
Brathwaite extended condolences to Edwards’ wife, family, colleagues and friends.
“All Barbadians feel your pain and we empathise with you,” he said.
Brathwaite said earlier today he met with Fire Chief, Wilfred Marshall, and other fire officers. He said they have also engaged the assistance of Network Services Centre, which will be providing counselling to his colleagues and his immediate family.
He added: “I also propose to meet personally with Mrs. Edwards very soon to assure her that Government would be doing every possible to assist in this time of need”.
