Peter Moore: David Miliband on hostage Peter Moore's release

Wednesday, 30 December 2009

David Miliband on hostage Peter Moore's release

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From Ann, 13 August, 2008

I met Pete in Guyana, when I was doing VSO there. I mostly remember him for the gentle giant that he was..nothing was too much trouble for him... need a taxi? Pete's the one with the mobile and the numbers you need, and a ride on the back of his bike...? no problem! He went to many of the get togethers I went to, and I can still see him now, pouring rum into a plastic cup, chatting on the beach, singing all the Irish songs on St Patrick's day, enjoying the food at the Brazilian Restaurant..I think that reads like he just played out all the time, but I also know how well loved and respected he was for the work he did in Guyana. My very last words to him were...'make sure you reply to my emails...if you don't I'll worry that something has happened to you'...I never dreamed that it would. I remember the shock we had when we heard of his kidnapping, and I just hope he knows that all the people he touched in life thought the world of him, and pray for him each day.

From David - June 11, 2007

I was in Guyana with Pete for 18 months with VSO. In Jan 2005 it rained and rained. The main city flooded, and thousands were standed in the outlying villages along the coast. Pete was with the Land Commision helping draw up accurate maps so the Guyanese could improve the legal claim to their land. I was with the water authority. We were working out socks off at the water company to get emergency supplies out to people. Each day a number of us would meet in the MD's office to plan and co-ordinate. The big questions were....where were we working...how did we get there... I'd not really been in touch with any of the other VSOs for a few days because everything was so hectic. Then, one day, in one of our meeting, the door opened and Pete sheepishly stuck his head around the door. He had maps, lots of maps. He was going round all the main agencies taking them maps. I have to admit that it brought a tear to my eye to see Pete come in with the maps. I was so proud of Pete, and VSO. It was classic Pete - effective, direct and modest. Pete believed totally in the people of Guyana and was committed to helping them improve their welfare. There is something very solid about Pete - you feel confident when he's there. A very genuine and kind man, and great company.

I hope he's OK. Cay and Lily and I are praying for him.

Peter Moore

Wednesday, 30 December 2009

David Miliband on hostage Peter Moore's release

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