The Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) today commemorated the 61st death anniversary of Michael Forde with a wreath-laying ceremony.
Forde tragically lost his life on July 17, 1964, while attempting to remove a bomb planted by a PNC agent in the bookstore at Freedom House on Robb Street.
Tributes were delivered by party officials Zulfikar Mustapha; Neil Kumar; Seepaul Narine, President of the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union, and others.
See full statement from General Secretary of the Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo:
Today, we remember Michael Forde, who lost his life 61 years ago while trying to remove a bomb planted by a PNC agent in the bookstore at Freedom House. Michael was only 22 years old when he made the decision to act, saving the lives of many PPP leaders who were in the building at the time.
As a mark of respect for his actions, the Party renamed the Progressive Bookshop in his honour.
Michael Forde was not just a worker at the bookshop, he was also an active member of the Progressive Youth Organisation (PYO).
His actions on that day reflect the commitment and courage of many young people who stood up for what they believed in. Today, we honour his memory and the role he played in protecting the Party and defending the democratic values we continue to fight for.
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