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Cheryl Tappin
President
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Winston Smith
Vice President
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XGDF Annual Health Fair
As we grow older, and become beset with minor and sometimes major health and well-being issues, it is imperative
that we take advantage of every opportunity to access the vast body of information about common diseases being
made available to the public on a regular basis. Diseases such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Arthritis, are becoming
more and more understood, more and more manageable, and in some cases more and more preventable; and the
public health authorities here in NY and elsewhere are in the fore-front of developing programs that keep the public
informed and involved. These programs are free, and accesible by non-government organisations and the general
public at large.
The XGDF Association of NY is committed to enchancing the wellness of its members and will repeat the Health Fair
begun last year, by once again hosting in partnership with our New York Public Health officials, the event at 120 Ave
between 133 & 134 Sts. on Saturday 9th June, starting at 10.00 am. Please urge family members and
acquaintances of all ages to take advantage of this opportunity to undertake vital [see flier]

LT. COL (R’ETD) PERRY JAMES MICHAEL FOO LAID TO REST

Lt. Col. Perry Foo was laid to rest on Friday April 20, 2012 at La Repentir Cemetery in Georgetown, Guyana. The
funeral service was held at The Cathedral of Immaculate Conception on Brickdam.

On the night before the funeral service, the XGDF Association of Guyana hosted a wake which was well attended by
ex-soldiers and others who knew Col. Foo and wanted to pay their respects.

At the service, which began at 3:00p.m, the Chief-of-Staff of the Guyana Defence Force Commodore Gary Best,
and Major General (r’etd) J. G. Singh spoke on behalf of serving and retired officers. Ex Warrant Officer 1 (r’etd)
Joseph Glasgow represented the XGDF Veterans Association of New York, Canada, Atlanta, and Guyana, and in his
expression of condolence pointed out that Perry’s active participation in the GDF Veterans Community would be
sadly missed, but that our community is grateful for all he did and the time we had him in our lives. Funeral Pictures

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MOTHER’S DAY IN NEW YORK.

Our hall was filled to capacity as the XGDF Association of NY celebrated its annual Mother’s Day Luncheon on
Sunday May 13th 2012. The occasion began with prayers by Chaplain Rev. Calvin Clarke who reminded those
present that mothers were all about love that is total and forever.
Music was supplied by the duo of Creole entertainers Jeggae and Cossiah. There were also Mother’s Day themed
renditions of songs by members Arthur (Banana) King and Albert (Pato) Patterson. Member Jerry Jarvis also had
the crowd roaring with laughter with his comedy performance of “long ago mothers”. The Seniors Dance Troupe
of Queens, with their usual gusto, also entertained us with their interpretations of funk and reggae.
A tribute to mothers was given by President Ms. Cheryl Tappin after which lunch was served by the male members
of the association smartly attired in white blazers, black pants and the shirt of the day (lime green).
Five mothers were honored as Mothers of the Year and presentations of plaques and floral bouquets were made
to Ms. Claudette Anderson, Ms. Myrna (Emma) Carmichael, Ms. Gloria Hinds, Ms. Gloria Marshall-Nero, and 95
year old Ms. Louisa Grimmond, the mother of member Kenneth Grimmond.
A great time was had by all, and the Association sincerely thanks our members and friends for making the day a
success.
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NEW EXECUTIVE FORMALLY SWORN IN:

Our monthly general meeting of 15th April got off to a formal start, with the swearing in of the incoming executive,
and the ceremonial hand over of the instruments of office by the outgoing President. Chaplain Rev'd. Calvin
Clarke delivered the charge and benediction. The program was prepared and directed by Member Rudolph Selby.

The outgoing President's address to members. Read more