MONROVIA – The news arrived like a cold wave, washing over the Liberian community both at home and abroad: the passing of Veronica Mamie Doe’s mother. In this moment of profound grief, our hearts ache with Ms. Doe and her family. We offer our deepest condolences and pray for strength and solace during this incredibly difficult time.
But amidst the sorrow, a deeper undercurrent stirs. The life of Ms. Doe’s mother was, in many ways, a testament to the turbulent political landscape of our nation. Her experiences, particularly during the administration of former President George Weah, were reportedly fraught with hardship and, perhaps, even injustice. These are wounds that time, even with its purported healing power, may not fully close.
It is understandable, then, that anger and resentment might linger. It is human to feel that those perceived as responsible for past suffering should be held accountable. However, grief, while a potent force, should not be allowed to become a blinding one.
Veronica Mamie Doe, your mother’s legacy should be one of unity and reconciliation, not division and bitterness. Now, more than ever, your family needs to stand together, a shield against the storm of grief. Let the bonds of kinship be your guiding light, illuminating the path forward. Do not allow the pain of the past to fracture the present, or to poison the future for your loved ones.
We understand the impulse to seek retribution, the desire for acknowledgment of past wrongs. It’s a natural human response. But consider this: even in the face of reported past grievances, the possibility of healing and understanding still exists.
We urge you, Veronica, to consider extending an invitation to former President George Weah to set the record straight. Your mother’s experience under his administration, no matter how painful, should not preclude the possibility of dialogue and reconciliation. Perhaps, in hearing his account, in allowing him to address the past, a measure of peace can be found. Perhaps, it’s an opportunity for him to show a level of responsibility and care that may have been missing before. Holding onto past wrongs will only weigh you down; instead, allow for a possibility of setting things right.
This is not a call to forgive and forget blindly. It is a call to rise above the bitterness, to choose the path of unity, for the sake of your family, and for the sake of Liberia. It is a call to allow for the possibility, however small, that even in the darkest of times, light can still emerge. Let your mother’s memory be a catalyst for healing, a bridge across divides, rather than a wall of resentment.
Veronica Mamie Doe, your strength is needed now. Your family needs you to be a beacon of hope, a symbol of resilience. Choose unity. Choose reconciliation. Choose a future where Liberia, and your family, can finally find peace. Let your mother’s memory be a blessing, not a burden. Let it be a legacy of love, not lingering anger.
