Labasa Couple’s Pride In Frontliner Son
“Our son has always been gifted to work in situations where attention to details and proper care was provided to people he had contact with.”
Tuesday 18 May 2021 | 09:04
Emmanuel Pillay’s mother Shanti Devi and father Surend Pillay at their home in Siberia, Labasa on May 16, 2021 (Left) and Nurse Emmanuel Pillay(Right).
Knowing their son is on the frontlines of the nation’s fight against COVID-19 has made Surend Pillay and Shanti Devi proud.
Their son, Emmanuel Pillay, 24, is a nurse who is based at the Labasa Hospital.
He was among the second batch of Labasa medical professionals who left for deployment duties in Lautoka to assist the Ministry of Health and Medical Services COVID-19 containment efforts.
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“Our son has always been gifted to work in situations where attention to details and proper care was provided to people he had contact with.”
Surend Pillay said. “We Christians are anointed by our faith to serve and care for the lost, sick, needy and loved ones”.
Mr Pillay said when he was told by his son last Wednesday that he would be leaving for Lautoka, he was extremely glad that his son was fulfilling his duty as a medical professional.
“I told my wife to prepare a grand meal on Friday as he was no less than a soldier,” Mr Pillay said.
He said, his son took them out shopping, fuelled the family car and gave them some money for their expenses before he left last Friday night.
Mr Pillay said his son is a multitasker type of person who often helps his mother to do household chores, participates in church groups, helps in the repair works on the house and most importantly caters for his parents’ expenses.
Mr Pillay acknowledged the Government and Ministry of Health and Medical Services for choosing his son for such an important task.
Emmanuel’s mother said her husband and son were committed to serving others and taking time out to listen to people who faced problems and difficulties.
She said her son always made sure that she wears a mask, maintained a safe distance from strangers and follows all Government protocols and restrictions.
“I always pray for the nation and all children who are frontliners during this pandemic period,” she added.
The family live at Siberia branch road in Labasa which is a few kilometres from Labasa Town and Hospital.
Edited by Jonathan Bryce
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