Cecil Pinto wrote: My personal favourite for the title of Greatest Goan ever would be Abbe Faria with D. D. Kossambi coming a close second. Was just wondering which other Goans would really be serious contendors for the title. Can the Admin Team ask for nominations and have a poll.
Comment: It is a very difficult proposition as each one's contribution cannot be compared. Some of them like Dr Jack Sequeira were a product of their times.Abbe faria and D D Kosambi achieved their greatness outside Goa on hypnotism and research. Angelo da Fonseca was an artist extraordinary who painted Christ in Indian themes much before Vatican II.Cardinal Gracias was the tallest goan in the Church who commanded enormous respect the world over and in the Indian government.Suman Moolgaokar was instrumental in making Telco what it is today.Manohar Sardesai carved his name as a poet. My view is not to rate them but to respect each of their contributions and hold them as role models for our youth to emulate. Regards, Marshall
