The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) has expressed profound sorrow following the passing of Greg Walter, descendant of National Hero Sir George Walter who served as the organization’s inaugural General Secretary.
Greg Walter maintained a close relationship with the Union throughout his life, carrying forward the enduring legacy of public service and collective advocacy that his father had so distinguishedly established. While forging his own distinctive path, Walter upheld the family’s deep-rooted commitment to labor rights and social justice that characterized his father’s pioneering work.
The ABWU leadership has issued official condolences to the Walter family and their extensive circle of friends during this period of collective mourning. Union representatives emphasized their shared sense of loss and commitment to standing in solidarity with the family as they commemorate and reflect upon his life’s contributions and personal significance.
The statement concluded with traditional sentiments of respect, honoring Walter’s memory and expressing hopes for his peaceful rest, while acknowledging the profound impact of his family’s multi-generational dedication to workers’ rights and social advancement in Antigua and Barbuda.