Boating Accident: Police Name Victims

January 24, 2012

[Updated] The police identified the two brothers who tragically lost their lives after a boating accident this morning [Jan.24] as 59-year-old Clifton “Kiki” Williams [also known as Mustafa Abdul Hadee] and 58-year-old Mikal “Snags” Williams.

A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the deaths of 59 year old Clifton Williams of Smith’s parish and 58 year old Mikal Williams of St. George’s parish.”

Emergency personnel on standby at a St. David’s dock at 1.30am this morning:

“Around 12:20am on Tuesday, January 24th police, including the Marine Unit and first responders, as well as the pilot boat St. David promptly attended a report of a boat sinking in the waters off St. David’s Head, St. George’s with two men onboard.

“A rescue effort was launched, however tragically the lifeless bodies of the victims, who were brothers, were subsequently recovered from the ocean and pronounced dead by an on call doctor. The submerged vessel was salvaged around 2pm Tuesday.”

“A full investigation into this incident is ongoing and a file will be prepared for review by the Coroner. The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the families and friends of the deceased.”

The family gather at the Memorial; Linda Foggo [sister], Anthony E. Foggo [brother], and Joan Bagley [aunt]:

The family gathered at the scene today, saying the news of the tragedy came as a shock and they felt compelled to make their way to the scene. Their sister said her brothers had gone to be with their father, who had previously passed away.

Family and friends of the two brothers then made their way to the Figurehead Memorial at Great Head Park in St David’s this afternoon. The sculpture is inscribed with almost 80 names, and is dedicated to Bermudians over the centuries who were lost at sea.

Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief offered his condolences to the family of the victims, and confirmed that he had been advised of the continuing police investigation into the matter.

“At this time our thoughts and prayers are with the families of these two men. Such a sudden loss of life is always tragic but we hope they will be comforted by the strength and support of friends and family,” the Minister said.

Video of the submerged boat being lifted and brought onto land:

Update 9.54pm: The Police issued an amendment to their original statement, naming the victims as “59 year old Mustafa Abdul Hadee of Smith’s parish and 58 year old Mikal Williams of St. George’s parish.”

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  2. Jean Foggo Simon says:

    My heart is broken this morning as I read the online news about my cousins tragic deaths. Comfort and prayers to my SDI family. I am overseas but my heart is always there. Take care and love to all of you. Cousin Jean

  3. Rebecca Arvinger says:

    Yes, they learned their trades from their father, and they always gave him respect for that. He left them 1/8 an eight of nothing!

    They are with their loving mother whom loved her “boys”, and their step-father who loved them like his own.

    Both Mustafa and Michael loved you Linda and Anthony Foggo, and they made no separation although you are their siblings from another mother.

    I don’t understand why you are both in the spot-light during the local news footage. Where are the reports from the rest of their family?

    • daughter-n-law says:

      The rest of the family was running around trying to get business sorted out. But family is family and we all love him very much. Especially his wife.
      Please keep him in your prayers.

  4. Rudy fox says:

    MY HEART AND PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE FAMILIES OF MY COUSIN AND GOD BLESS. MY COUSIN, YOU TWO WILL BE WELL MISS.

  5. daughter-n-law says:

    My father-n-law was a wonderful, god fearing man. He was one of the reasons why my daughter loves to write books. I still remember Malaikah laying down on her grandfather’s stomach sleeping, him not wanting me to move her, as he ate and dropped little crumbs all over her soft, curly hair. I absolutely loved it and it is a memory I will cherish forever. Thank you ALL for wishing my father-n-law a safe journey back to the Almighty.
    May his soul rest in peace……
    From Azuhaa Abdul-Jabbar.