Falklands : Falklands Send Letter of Condolence to Chile
Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network (Juanita Brock) 07.03.2010 (Article Archived on 21.03.2010)
On 2 March 2010 Members of Legislative Assembly sent a letter of condolence to the Chilean people.
LETTER OF CONDOLENCE SENT TO THE PEOPLE OF CHILE
By J. Brock (FINN)
On 2 March 2010 Members of Legislative Assembly sent a letter of condolence to the Chilean people. Addressed to Michelle Bachelet Jeria the letter stated that
“On behalf of the people of the Falkland Islands, who count amongst their number many people of Chilean origins, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you our neighbours, at this terrible time of tragedy.
We hope that our message helps to let you know that you are not alone and that we, here in the Falkland Islands, together with the whole world is praying for an end to the terrible events that have afflicted your country.
As neighbours we share in your sorrow and hope that you will soon emerge as a stronger nation from these tragic events”
The letter was signed by Jan Cheek, Dick Sawle, Roger Edwards, Emma Edwards, Sharon Halford, William Luxton. Glenn Ross, Gavin Short, all Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands Government.
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