GDF rank who died following fireworks explosion laid to rest

The 31-year-old Guyana Defence Force (GDF), who sustained 90 per cent of burns after the fireworks for the nation’s Jubilee Republic Anniversary exploded, was laid to rest on Thursday.

GDF Corporal 21331 Seon Rose’s funeral service was held at Church of God, Buxton.
Corporal Rose and three other ranks of the 21 Artillery Company were preparing for Guyana’s 50th Republic Anniversary annual fireworks display when the fireworks exploded at the Coast Guard Unit in Ruimveldt, Georgetown.
Reports are that the explosives were being loaded onto a truck on a barge by the GDF ranks when the explosion occurred.
Corporal Rose was badly burnt and was rushed to the GPHC for emergency medical treatment. However, despite tireless efforts by doctors at the hospital, the military rank succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment.
The three other injured ranks were Issaiah Gordon, Terrence Neil and Andrew Garnett –who were treated and discharged. A Board of Inquiry has since been probing the matter.