Police Name 18-Yr-Old Accident Victim
This evening [Dec.26] the Bermuda Police Service named the young man who died on Christmas Eve as 18-year-old Kevin Gonsalves Ledo of Pembroke.
On Saturday morning [Dec.24] Mr Ledo was doing landscaping work at a Warwick residence when he received an electrical shock after an accident. He was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance, where he was pronounced dead at 1:20pm.
A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 18 year old Kevin Gonsalves Ledo of Pembroke. Around 11:45am on Saturday, December 24th police responded to a reported industrial accident at a Smiths Avenue, Warwick residence.
“It appears that Mr. Ledo was working as a landscaper on the property when he received an electrical shock. He was given CPR by EMTs at the scene before being taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance, where he was subsequently pronounced dead at 1:20pm Saturday by an on call physician.
“There does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances; however an autopsy is anticipated and inquiries are ongoing. The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family & friends of Mr. Ledo.”
Premier Paula Cox said, “I am confident that I speak for the whole of Bermuda in extending heart-felt condolences and our thoughts to the family and friends of the young man who lost his life.”
Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier also extended his condolences, saying: “What a tragedy! My colleagues and I send our thoughts and prayers to the young man’s family. We are so sorry for your loss.”
A Facebook page “RIP Kevin Ledo” was started shortly after the teenager’s death on Saturday afternoon, with a simple note saying, “Kevin Ledo died December 24th 2011. He will be in all of our prayers.”
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I will surely miss you,..i remember the day when i was in S1 and you spray painted my work for me because i didn’t want my new clothes to get messed up…….i will NEVER forget you.R.I.P Kevin
A real sweetheart he was
sad to hear of the families loss stay strong family he is safe in Jesus arms
my heart breaks everytime i think of this. i met kevin for the first time this year, and i lost him too. words can’t describe the impact he had on my life for the very short time i got to know him. i loved him like a brother that i never had. i pray for god to help my family in bermuda through this extremely difficult time. he was amazing and i will never forget him. i still can’t believe this happened.
RIP kevin, i hope you’re watching over us and can see how amazing you were and how you touched our lives in so many ways– love you sweetheart. xo
A l w a y s T h e G o o d G u y s !!! R I P !!!
WOW I feel compelled to write something and I don’t know this young man. Obviously someone Bermuda could use a lot more of right now. I’m not gonna send my sympathy to his parents, I will send my Thanks, for raising an obviously wonderful person who so many seem to have been touched by. May he rest well, His work here is done.
mixitup: you said it ALL !!! Thank you !
My family knew him very well….and you are 100% correct!!
Sorry for your loss
My heart breaks because I taught Mr. Ledo @ Dellwood… Was a really polite and respectful young man.
My Condolences to the family..
Mr. Foggo
you are ALL.Absolutely correct about this young man ,i knew him well and i know his father well..and yes inndeed he will be miss dearly.
Carlos i am so sorry for your lost..may he rest in Peace..
I am very sorry for your loss.
Lean on God, He will see you through…
kevin was my boy in dellwood and he still is no metter wat
my best wishes to his familia
We are devastated by Kevin’s tragic death. We just cannot believe it. Kevin was here with his father and Lane on Thursday to clean up our property before Christmas. Such a wonderful young man. So hardworking. So gracious. So dedicated to his father. I will never forget Kevin’s beautiful smile.
Carlos, words cannot express our sadness at the great loss of your precious son. Our prayers go out to you and all your family at this terrible time.
RIP Kevin .My condolences to the family.
I taught Kevin at Berkeley and am in shock. What a sweet kid. To Kevins family I am so sorry that this tragedy happened! Kevin was so intelligent and funny… What a horrible loss:(
Although I never really knew you because you were a grade higher than me. I would never forget the smiles you would exchange with everyone around you regardless of who they were. You brought joy to so many people and I know that your time here is done and now you’re watching over us. I send all my love and condolences to the family. <3