May you, the Rt. Hon, George Cadle Price rest in peace and may God have You in his everlasting glory.

Mr Price was one of those people that appear all too rarely in history – the true patriot, and he will go down in history in the company of people like the US founding fathers, Irish nationalists and others for whom the welfare of their people and country transcended any personal motivation.

He was passionate, courageous and had a vision he devoted his entire life to.

Most importantly, this quiet man of action made it happen.

He shared a vision of Belize that many people did not think was possible in the 1950s – a free, independent, multicultural Central American nation based on the ideals of equality and fairness. During his journey he faced many obstacles and temptations, but he never wavered and tirelessly worked towards realising Belize’s potential. He believed in and loved not just Belize, but BELIZEANS, and this is why he was so loved in return – you could feel it, and we were inspired by it.

It is truly sad, but somehow fitting that Mr Price would pass on so close to the 21st of September – a date that will always be associated with him. For many of us, the celebrations will now be touched with a certain sadness, but also with the quiet joy of recognising a life well lived, and for having been fortunate enough to have lived in the same era of such a man.

Rest in peace George Price – your actions, good works and love will live on for many many years.