The funeral procession began at the Merriman Funeral Home and then moved to Griffith's home at McDoom, then to the St Philip's Anglican Church on Smyth Street and later to West Berbice where he was buried. Another service was held in Berbice where full honours were accorded the officer who served the force for over 30 years.

Griffith and policeman Ramnarine Latchana were killed two Mondays ago when an ex-policeman went on a rampage at the Brickdam Police Station. Latchana was cremated on Saturday.

Speaking on behalf of Commissioner of Police, Winston Felix, who did not attend the funeral service in Georgetown, Assistant Com-missioner Larry George said: "Because Griffith was humble we grieve for him and because he was respected we mourn."

George, who is responsible for the Brickdam Police Station where Griffith was attached, recalled the good times he had with the late ASP who he described as a father figure to the ranks under his supervision. He said Griffith was a great friend to the force and his death was sudden, devastating and created havoc. But he assured that the slain policeman's demise though tragic and brutal will only strengthen resolve and make the force more determined.

Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger Luncheon who represented the government pledged support to the late officer's family. Luncheon told the congregation that the country and the Police Force could ill-afford to lose officers of Griffith's calibre. "He was cut down at almost the end of his journey in the force and we are all saddened particularly because of the way it happened."

After the tributes, there were hymns and selected readings from the scriptures before the homily by the priest and the conclusion of the service.

Griffith's wife, Pamela Griffith told this newspaper that her days without her husband have been very painful. Her only son, Eon Griffith was too distraught to speak, as were the man's other relatives who wept throughout the service.

Among those who attended the church service were Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Home Affairs, Angela Johnson, senior and junior ranks of the Police Force, PNCR executive members, Oscar Clarke and Vincent Alexander and scores of other officials.