BASSETERRE, ST.KITTS – One of the Federation’s popular physicians is troubled by the circumstances which resulted in the gunshot injury of athlete Timoy Henry and failure of the authorities to give financial assistance for medical equipment overseas.
Under the heading “shared perspective,” Dr. Garfield Alexander said there is only one thing that keeps him up at night lately. “It’s not an issue concerning my family, my friends or myself, but it plagues my mind before sleep and wakes me at mornings. I am deeply saddened and disturbed by the incident/fiasco/lawlessness that occurred on the night of June 25th at the Frigate Bay “Strip” where a young son/man/ [national athlete] was shot,” said Dr. Alexander.
“What is preventing justice? What is to happen to IBUSH? The young man unbelievable is in great spirits and he, unlike most is most grateful for having survived and being alive. He seemingly guards no animosity and is a source of constant positivity,’ wrote the Cuban-trained physician, who further asked: “Who champions his cause? Who will make IBUSH a priority?”
“So as much as I am distracted by personal problems, work, friends, “Black Lives Matter”, Trump and his wife, medical ethics…this is the only issue that looms over my conscience,” said Dr. Garfield. “When will we know for sure the results of the ‘investigation’? When will IBUSH be seen by a neurologist?” he asked.
Henry, attending an event at the popular Frigate Bay strip was accidentally shot in the neck by an off duty police constable nearly a month ago and underwent surgery to have the bullet removed.
He needs further surgery overseas to prevent complete loss of his right arm but the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and the Minister of National Security, Prime Minister Dr the Hon Timothy Harris have made no effort to provide the required financial assistance.