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A fundraiser for the guardrails?
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Posted on Jun 01 2006
This is in response to Judge Kenneth Govendo’s call for the allocation of funding for the installation of guardrails at the site where his son died from an accident.
I couldn’t imagine the pain any family has to go through when accidents like this happen. Not to mention the fact that the problem is identifiable—just waiting for a solution to be done. Judge Govendo is right. Do we have to wait for another person to die before a solution is made to this problem?
I was driving down the hill from Capitol Hill one night and saw a car skidding in the same direction. I felt the sudden urge to write this letter as well as the urgency for the guardrails to be installed. If it’s true that the CNMI government is so bankrupt that no funding can be allocated for this purpose, then may we (the public) request the CNMI government for approval to construct or install guardrails on this piece of public land using private funds. We are a community of builders and fundraisers. Maybe it’s about time we take responsibility toward each other. It’s time to look for other sources beside the CNMI government. Most of the times people come together and unite for a great cause. I am sure that there are government agencies, private companies and individuals with good hearts who would be willing to contribute to this cause. All we need is someone who can spearhead this undertaking. There’s no other person more fitting to lead this project but Judge Govendo. In so doing, we can be assured that no family has to go through the same pain again. I also pray that the pain in the Govendo family’s heart will be healed by time. His son did not die in vain. His memory will linger in the hearts of people who will be saved by this endeavor.
Maritess Sablan
Susupe, Saipan
