It is indeed a pleasure to address you in this Time and Season. Thanks to God for his mercy and grace in sparing our lives to see yet another Christmas.
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, we need to remember that his birth coincides with the birth of miracles, the birth of pure love, the birth of hope, the birth of patience, the birth of true, charity and the birth of faith. The year end provides us with the opportunity to reflect on our acheivements and look forward to the New Year and the chance for new beginnings and new opportunities. This year has been filled with various challenges for the BDF. I want to thank the men and women of the BDF, the civilian workers and their families, who remain committed throughout, allowing the Force to make a valuable contribution to the security and prosperity of Belize.
Many of us will be on duty over the Christmas period to provide security along our borders, remember that transnational criminal organizations will try to use this period to continue thier illicit activities, "watch...stand fast..quiet like men...be strong" (1cor:16). For those of you who are fortunate to be able to enjoy this Christmas period with your families and loved ones, pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness
Take time to visit your parents, play with your childrens, visit old friends. We are counting on you to act responsibly so that you will always be a credit to the Force. Let me conlude by wishing everyone a Blessed Christmas. May the gift of love, the gift of family, th gift of joy, the gift of health and the gift of wealth be yours at Christmas and throughout the coming year! May God Bless you all! thank you....