December 19, 2009

Dear Sir,

On Friday evening my attention was drawn to a brilliant white light high atop Trimingham Hill. At first glance I thought it was a UFO, remaining perfectly motionless before suddenly darting away. That couldn't be because it remained stationary for too long and besides, I'm not sure of their existence anyway. Next, I reasoned it must have been a floodlight similar to those at the National Stadium, and that someone had erected it to provide light for an evening work project. Wrong again. On closer examination I realised that it was a giant, magnificent image of a star — the Star of Bethlehem — placed at an ideal vantage point shining from East to West over Hamilton Harbour. I marvelled at the thought which must have gone into this idea because there were absolutely no surrounding lights which would have detracted from the significance the originator intended to convey.

To my mind this wonderful symbol of Christ's birth could not have come at a more appropriate time in this tumultuous and rebellious period of our Island's history. My admiration and appreciation go out to the originator for the thought and attention to this endeavour. May its significance truly reach the hearts and minds of all who see it. I thank you.

GERALD L. YOUNG

Paget