Police Force bids farewell to a courageous officer
…ACP Balram Persaud receives ceremonial sendoff
BY: DEVINA SAMAROO, February 29, 2016 By GuyanaTimes, http://www.guyanatimesgy.com/2...-courageous-officer/
Surrounded by salutes of his siblings of the Force, family members and friends, the body of Assistant Police Commissioner (ACP) Balram Persaud was at last cremated at Ruimzeight, West Coast Demerara (WCD) following a ceremonial service at the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Sports Complex, Eve Leary, Georgetown.
![ACP Balram Persaud’s widow being consoled by Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan](http://i1.wp.com/www.guyanatimesgy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/funeral.jpg?resize=300%2C199)
ACP Balram Persaud’s widow being consoled by Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan
![President David Granger pays last respect to ACP Balram Persaud](http://i0.wp.com/www.guyanatimesgy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/funeral-2.jpg?resize=300%2C199)
President David Granger pays last respect to ACP Balram Persaud
In a solemn atmosphere further characterised by strong winds and an overcast sky, family and friends took turns paying tribute to a man whom they all lamented had lost his life too soon.
![ACP Balram Persaud’s eldest son, Andre Devon Persaud delivers the eulogy](http://i0.wp.com/www.guyanatimesgy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/funeral-3.jpg?resize=300%2C199)
ACP Balram Persaud’s eldest son, Andre Devon Persaud delivers the eulogy