Gibraltar honours Dr George Chami

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 - 11:49

Flags were lowered in Gibraltar yesterday in a sign of condolence and respect for GHA doctor George Chami who sadly lost his life in the Turkey earthquake. A one minute silence was held at midday at different locations.

RESPECTED
The Chief Minister expressed “great sadness” on receiving confirmation of the news that Dr Chami’s body had been found in the rubble of the collapsed building in Antakya where he had been staying. He said that Dr Chami “was an extremely respected surgeon in our community and his passing will be felt not just by all those who knew him, but every person in this close knit community.”
TURKEY
Dr Chami’s death has had a real impact in Gibraltar, where the devastation of the Turkey earthquake has been given a personal dimension which has affected people here at first hand.

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  • One minute’s silence outside No 6 for Dr Chami
    One minute’s silence outside No 6 for Dr Chami
  • One minute’s silence by the GHA
    One minute’s silence by the GHA