Softball enthusiast Lakhram “Mike” Singh laid to rest
… “He was always a pleasant personality”, says GSCL Inc President Ian John
Prominent softball player Lakhram “Mike” Singh was laid to rest on Thursday in his native country Guyana. Singh died in Florida, USA two Thursday ago at the age of 62, after suffering a massive heart-attack while playing the game in the annual Florida Cup three-day softball extravaganza.
Singh was given a Guard of Honour
Singh began playing competitive softball cricket in the early 90s, representing Mike’s Pharmacy Team at a time when play was organised under the auspices of the Guyana Softball Cricket Association.
His passing has seen a deluge of tributes expressing shock at his sudden demise. In a statement, President of the Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc (GSCL Inc), Ian John, has said, “The late Mike Singh, or Mikey, as he was known, was a small man that made a great impact in the lives of many people. He always had a pleasant personality on and off the field. Even though his loss came as a shock to all, he was doing what he loved, and that was playing softball.
“Mikey was always with his team, whether they lost or won. Regardless of the situation, he was always with his team. When you listen to the comments about Mikey, it was always positive and friendly. I have never met anyone that said anything bad about him. To his family and staff of Mike’s Pharmacy, I would like to extend my condolences on behalf of the GSCL Inc, and may his soul rest in peace.”
Since in the mid-90s, Singh sponsored numerous softball tournaments under Mike’s Pharmacy, his business entity, which has several locations across the capital city of Georgetown. Singh was also known for his versatility on the field, and was commonly called the softball ‘Shane Warne’, for his ability to turn the ball exceptionally.
Teams were named under his Wellman and Wellwoman brands. According to some players who had played with Singh, he was an icon when it comes to the softball game, because of his tremendous contribution and support over the past two and a half decades.
Singh has left to mourn two children and a widow, along with one sister and three brothers.
