SAN FERNANDO Mayor Robert Parris was moved to tears on November 18 as he presided over an inter-faith service marking the 37th anniversary of San Fernando’s elevation to city status.

The service was held at the Krishna Mandir, Todd Street — the first time the City Corporation chose a non-Christian venue for its anniversary observance.

Choking back emotion, Parris told the congregation that his uncle, Mikey Atherly, “who taught me everything I know,” was being buried at that very moment but duty called and he could not be there. He asked for their support and invited a minute of silence in his uncle’s honour, which they solemnly observed.