Gov. Charles W. Turnbull has offered his condolences to members of the India Association of the Virgin Islands regarding the massive earthquake that struck the western Indian state of Gujarat. At least 15,000 are believed to have been killed in the quake, which occurred one week ago.
In a letter to association President Lal Sakhrani, Turnbull said, "It is with much sadness that I write to express heartfelt sympathy to you, the members of the Association, and all in the Indian Community throughout the territory."
The governor said residents should honor the memory of those killed and offer prayers of comfort for those injured.
Turnbull was scheduled to be keynote speaker at this year's India Republic Day celebration, which was cancelled following the earthquake.
