The body of former Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Security Chief, Clifford Malvin Peters was yesterday laid to rest at Le Repentir Cemetery, following a thanksgiving service at St. George’s Cathedral in the capital city.

The body being taken into the St. George’s Cathedral.

Among those at the service were Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, Minister of Communication and Works – Robeson Benn, senior ranks of the Guyana Police Force, in which Peters served for more than 37 years, and executives of the GPL.

Prime Minister Hinds, who expressed sadness at the death of Peters and condolence to his wife Eileen, mother Edna, children, siblings and other family members, added with conviction: “No words we could say can compensate for his life .”

Recalling that the security official’s life was brutally snuffed out in service to his country, as he was going about his duties with dedication and commitment, Mr. Hinds recorded thanks and appreciation to the officer on behalf of himself and the utility company, condemning the dastardly act perpetrated by his killers.

Meanwhile, Peters’ life was eulogized by his nephew Esan Baptiste who recalled that he lived a life of dedication and service to the cause of humanity “He was a people’s person”, he declared, adding that Peters had a quest for knowledge and after graduating from the Government Technical Institute and University of Guyana with a Diploma in Accounting, shared his knowledge and offered his services as a lecturer at the Felix Austin Police College until his retirement in 2005.

After serving the Guyana Police Force for some 38 years, he retired at the rank of Senior Superintendent, and soon after joined the staff of the Guyana Power and Light Company where he continued to serve with distinction until the time of his death.

An ardent sportsman, he was a member of the Transport and Harbours Sports Club which he represented in billiards, dominoes and cards.

Other family members remembered Peters as a man of discipline and standards.

“He was not only my father, but a friend to me. We could talk about my troubles and he offered advice, a source of hope and support when there was need for encouragement,” his son Yohance recalled