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President Hage Geingob on Saturday called on the country to preserve the memory of the former Speaker of the National Assembly, Theo-Ben Gurirab, and stressed the need to continue the Building a Namibia with unwavering determination. 19659003] Geingob was speaking at the burial of Gurirab at Heroes Acre just outside Windhoek
Gurirab died in Windhoek on July 14, 2018 at the age of 80 years.
Described as a silent giant, Gurirab received a burial worthy of his He helped liberate Namibia from South Africa after apartheid after leading the talks that resulted in the in accordance with resolution 435.
Geingob stated that he was having trouble saying goodbye to Gurirab. and the talisman of Africa
"The path of excellence of comrade Gurirab will shine the hope and light on future generations, as long as we remain bound by ties of patriotism and unity, we will have the pow Geingob expressed gratitude to Gurirab for his sincere contribution to the liberation of the country. "
" It is our responsibility to preserve the memory of his life and his extraordinary life During the memorial service held in honor of Gurirab in the Parliament Gardens in Windhoek on Friday, Geingob said that Gurirab was not talking about people and events, but ideas
"We realized that all these years of tears and blood had paid off not only for him, but also for Namibia," said Geingob.
Founding President Sam Nujoma, who also spoke Friday, said talk about Swa's story not to mention the role of Gurirab.
Nujoma added that Gurirab had such a pbadion and a craze for diplomacy that Swapo became one of the active participants on the international scene. On behalf of all opposition political parties, PDM leader McHenry Venaani told people gathered for the memorial service that Gurirab was both a friend and an opponent, a man of rare and versatile talent. Namibia comes first before political affiliations, before the tribe and before the parents. He said that Gurirab, as a diplomat, wanted Namibia to continue to grow.
"We have entered a critical period, when Gurirab's humble way of life must become a societal social way of life." Suzy Eises, Koi Choir and a fanfare performed during the church memorial service Lutheran Inner City, while Bob Kandetu and Vice President Nangolo Mbumba made the mourners laugh, sweet and sour moments they shared with Gurirab.
Ambbadador Kakena Nangula and l & # 39; Former Deputy Prime Minister Libertina Amathila also spoke about the help and lessons they received from Gurirab.Amathila said she was happy that on her 80th birthday this year, they had the opportunity to tell him how much he was appreciated.
"We must praise people for their good deeds while they are alive, and not when they are dead. I know that". he was happy because he knew we liked him and j & I hope I'll be lucky someday, "adds Amathila
Vicky, widow Andimba Toivo ya Toivo, also talked about Gurirab's first place. Namibian, she had met him through her late husband.
"He was the same Ben, humble, well-dressed, well dressed, he did not speak in flamboyant style, but he was a master of communication," Ya Toivo explains. She took the opportunity to advise politicians not to be mean when they deal with political issues, but to learn from Gurirab's calm.
Before his burial Saturday, members of the diplomatic corps and Swapo politicians and opposition parties visited Gurirab. house to pay tribute. There, they described him as a nice negotiator, an imposing giant, a true diplomat and a just man, whatever their political affiliation. The nation observed a four-day mourning period from Wednesday to Saturday declared by Geingob
During this period, Gurirab's body was transported to his hometown of Usakos, where praise was delivered by members of the community.
Chief Stanislas / Kheib of Oe ≠ Gan asked that a monument be erected for Gurirab because of the role he played in creating a fund for the rehabilitation of a cemetery and for having been the patron of the reconstruction project of Dibasen High School
The day of the burial, several people faced the cold and windy morning of the To pay a last tribute to Gurirab while his son Hangane, on behalf of the family, urged the nation to inherit his father. Gurirab's coffin, which had arrived around 9:00 am, had been placed in front of the flame before being lowered into the grave for a 19-gun salute, alongside other Namibian heroes such as Ya Toivo, Mzee Kaukungwa, Hidipo Hamutenya and Gerson Veii. * See photos on page 7.
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