A LITTLE over one year since the passing of one of Guyana’s most outstanding softball players, Eric Thomas, the Regal fraternity held a fitting memorial service to commemorate the occasion.

Presided over by Reverend Dil Mohamed of the Emmanuel Tabernacle Assemblies of God Church, the solemn service was held at the Gandhi Youth Organisation (GYO) pavilion on Tuesday afternoon.

The late Thomas, who died on November 23 last year, following a prolonged battle due to a motor vehicle accident, was a prominent player of Regal Legends Over-50 team. His heroics as a batsman were highlighted by both Regal’s owner, Mahendra “Anil” Hardyal and Georgetown Softball Cricket League (GSCL) President, Ian John.

Both recalled Thomas’ sterling contributions to the Regal Over-50 side and the obvious decline since his sudden demise.
Reverend Mohamed urged the members to draw strength from the passing of Thomas and to rise above any eventualities. He assured them that he’s confident that Regal teams will rise again.

A permanent fixture on the team in and out of Guyana, the burly left-hander and
efficient wicket-keeper gained the sobriquet “Big Guy” because of his stature.

Thomas last represented Regal Over-50 at the 2023 New York Softball Cricket League (NYSCL) Independence Cup during the annual tournament, held over the Independence weekend in July.
Thomas will also be remembered for hitting six sixes in an over in the 2022 South Florida Softball Cricket League (SFSCL) final versus Toronto Blizzards, played in Fort Lauderdale.