Death
Price died on September 19, 2011, at the age of 92. Almost 30 years earlier he united the people of Belize in the struggle for Independence. Now, for a last time George Price united all people of Belize, this time in mourning the death of their "Father of the Nation". On September 26, 2011, a State Funeral was held and George Price was laid to rest at the Lord's Ridge Cemetery in Belize City.
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