Monrovia, July 1 -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, on Monday, led an array of government officials to sign the Book of Condolence in honor of former President William Richard Tolbert Jr., more than 45 years after his tragic death in the 1980 military coup led by then-Master Sergeant Samuel Kanyon Doe, who later became President.

By J.H. Webster Clayeh (0886729972) - websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com

President Tolbert, Liberia's 20th President, was overthrown and killed on April 12, 1980. Thirteen senior officials from his government were publicly executed ten days later, on April 22, marking one of the darkest chapters in Liberia's history.

Monday's solemn event, held at the Centennial Memorial Pavilion, brought together a cross...