Dear Editor,
THE National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE) and the Trade Union fraternity have been cast into mourning by the passing of our Comrade, Mentor and fellow trade unionist Cde. Komal Chan, President of GAWU and Vice-President of FITUG.

Cde. Chan has served the Trade Union Movement and Guyana with distinction in several capacities; he will always be remembered as a leader who fought for workers and their rights. He was an individual who was always willing to listen and give advice and support to fellow trade unionists and people in general.

NAACIE is paying tribute to this outstanding Guyanese trade unionist, legislator and champion of workers’ rights, and take this opportunity to record his over 45 years of friendship with both our Honorary President, Cde. Ashton Chase S.C, O.E, and Consultant, Dr. N.K Gopaul. Together, they fought many battles successfully on behalf of the workers. They, too, record their sadness at his passing. May he be remembered forever as a true fighter for workers rights, decent living conditions, and a true Guyanese patriot.
On behalf of our Honorary President, Consultant, the Executive, staff and members of NAACIE, we express our deepest and sincere condolences to his wife, children, grandchildren, siblings, other relatives and friends.

The Executive, Staff and members of NACIE also wish to extend heartfelt condolences to our Executive member of the BOSAI Branch, Linden, Bro. Neptune Hercules, his children, grandchildren, other relatives and friends on the passing of his beloved wife, Mrs. Yonette Hercules, of 635 Block 22, Wismar, Linden. She also will be sadly missed.

Sincerely,
Dawchan Nagasar,
General Secretary
NAACIE