Comments on: Two Fishermen Die After Boat Strikes Reef

By: Spooky

Spooky — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:47:07 +0000

Sorry for the loss of these fishermen. The ocean and mother nature have no mercy on anyone. May god rest their souls.

On another note, why is it that Marine & Ports pilot boat staff can be out of their beds and on scene in twenty minutes of the Mayday call and the Marine Police are nowhere to be found. Hmmm I’m just sayin’………………….

By: daughter-n-law

daughter-n-law — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:08:58 +0000

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.

By: Ronshana

Ronshana — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:40:54 +0000

They obviously “didn’t” know the water like the back of their hands though….

By: Bdababycakes

Bdababycakes — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:03:58 +0000

Many people knew those guys went fishing that day and many knew they hadn’t made it back before dark. Harbour radio made a PUBLIC appeal for nearby boaters to assist the fishing vessel “Tern” and MANY East Enders know whose boat that was and several people heard that appeal over the radio. So it was a no brainer to conclude who the 2 men were. You are only “assuming” it was the first responders and you know what they say about “assumptions”!!! Get a life!!!!

By: Logic76

Logic76 — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:09:31 +0000

Still an odd case. A mayday call was made, meaning minimal catastrophic damage otherwise this VHF radio transmission would not have taken place. There is a reason for the safety requirements on all vessels in these waters.

By: Logic76

Logic76 — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:04:35 +0000

Lifejackets could have been the difference between life and death. There’s a reason for the required safety apparatus on all vessels. Case in point.

By: Bumpys Bie

Bumpys Bie — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:49:15 +0000

I found out via “the grape vine” one friend/cousin to another this information was not made public or general knowledge prior to the family being known we as friends and family of Kieko and Snags have nothing but love and respect for these guys and the family and don’t share this information loosely or take their passing and the impact to the family for granted. We all share their pain and will lift them up in their time of bereavement.

Kieko Snags Im gonna miss you guys

Bumpys Bie

By: Bumpys Bie

Bumpys Bie — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:36:17 +0000

Hard to believe that you guys are gone. Having known Kieko and Snags all my life it sure was a blow to hear it was they who had passed last night. They have always greeted me with respect “Hey Bumpy what’s up bie” and never a bad word to say ever. They have been known to my family as long as I can recall and have always been kind loving and respectful. My mother was very upset when she found out who it was and recalled seeing Mike a week or so ago with him greeting her with a warm hug “Hi aunt Gracie” always kind loving and respectful. They typify all and everything it is to be ST Davids Islanders.

They were inseparable and remind me of the relationship I share with my own brother Gilbert. How saddened to learn that neither could swim and their loss of life may have been through chance and complacency. I will never accept that they knowingly steered their boat along that reef line it makes no sense at all and I feel that they may have fell asleep prior to hitting the reef.

To Aunt Pinky and the rest of the family my deepest heartfelt condolences you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

By: Robbie69

Robbie69 — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:36:14 +0000

Yes, it is unfortunate when the names of deceased persons are passed on before the family gets word but I’m tired of hearing people calling for those people who sare the information to be punished. GET REAL! First of all, how would one know whether the family has been informed or not? If someone calls another with the name of one who has passed, naturally they will tell others-it’s human nature to spread news onto others. It’s doesn’t mean there’s malice or bad intentions behind it! There’s no law against sharing bad news!

The only ones who should be treated harshly in these scenarios is the media because they have the ability to inform mass amounts of people at the same time. It would be simply horrible for someone to be watching t.v. and hear their relative had died that way. However, when news spreads ‘through the grapevine’ that’s just life. Again, when passing on bad news how would the person know if the family knows or not? Most would assume that if they’ve been given a name, then the family has been informed as well. How the heck would one know otherwise? Again, in most cases there is no malice behind this-it’s human nature to share news-good or bad-with others as we’re social beings. Stop making it into a federal crime, geesh!

My condolences to the family.

By: ST.DAVIDS girl overseas !

ST.DAVIDS girl overseas ! — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:46:09 +0000

THANK YOU !!!!!

By: ST.DAVIDS girl overseas !

ST.DAVIDS girl overseas ! — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:45:05 +0000

SO WHAATTTTTTTTTTTT !

By: FACT

FACT — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:38:36 +0000

My deepest condolences to to the family of these two great men. What i remember most about them was you NEVER saw one without the other!!! How ironic:( As far as what happened, we may never know.

Maybe now is not a good time to educate, but i feel compelled.

Normal body temperature of course, is 98.6. Shivering and the sensation of cold can begin when the body temperature lowers to approximately 96.5. Amnesia can begin to set in at approximately 94, unconsciousness at 86 and death at approximately 79 degrees.

Thats just a preview. IF YOU OWN A BOAT OR LIKE TO SPEND TIME ON THE WATER, PLEASE CHECK OUT THIS LINK.

http://www.ussartf.org/cold_water_survival.htm

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:27:35 +0000

This is such sad and shocking news. My condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased. I’m going to miss you Mike, I can’t believe your gone Rest in peace my friends.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:43:16 +0000

@What Next 2012. I stand by my words. It was stated above clearly that they heard who it was via the Responders. They know better.

By: What Next?2012

What Next?2012 — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:15:55 +0000

@ Margaret rest assured that all relevant family members would have been informed long before day light. Just think … the staff of the Pilot Boat are St David’s men and likely relatives…. you are off base on this issue. Rest In Peace Michael and Clifton, and Condolences of the immediate members and other family members and friends.. God Bless You All!.

By: DJ19

DJ19 — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:38:57 +0000

So Sorry to hear of this terrible loss. My heart goes out to those left behind to grieve. May these two souls rest in peace.

By: ST.DAVIDS girl overseas !

ST.DAVIDS girl overseas ! — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:13:25 +0000

What difference would it make ” U ” knowing where the life jackets were.. Do u really need something to chat about that is no ones business.. Of course we all have concerns ! Get a life ! ITS SAD ENOUGH THAT IT HAPPEN ! THESE GUYS KNEW THE WATER LIKE THE BAC OF THIER HANDS………….. STAY POSTIVE !

By: CM

CM — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:02:11 +0000

First of all… very sad! My thoughts to the family!! Such a loss!
Secondly… seriously? Someone released the names before the press again?
They should be tracked and punished!! When will people start having respect!!

By: Poetic Justice

Poetic Justice — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:48:51 +0000

Anyone see what is still attached to the top of the boats cabin (seventh picture)also the bright orange painted decks these guys were veteran shipwrights, boaters and fisherman who knew what they were doing. you would be hard pressed to find another boat with bright orange decks locally. It still pains me to think what could have went wrong.

By: Poetic Justice

Poetic Justice — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:36:30 +0000

After finding out who had passed were I was totally gutted and in still in disbelief so many questions unanswered About the only thing that makes sense to me is they fell asleep while coming in as they would never have knowingly came along that reef line intentionally. I know it was a perfect night to be out on the water and yes there is always a ground swell along the breakers its such a shame this had to happen. My deepest condolences to the family. Things been rough on the reservation and east end for a while now. Godspeed my fallen Warriors!!!

By: Ronshana

Ronshana — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:11:11 +0000

Where were the lifejackets?

By: Lyndell Furbert

Lyndell Furbert — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:35:06 +0000

My condolences to the family. This is so sad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

By: Victor

Victor — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:04:34 +0000

Very, very sad and tragic – RIP Guys.

Navigation at night, especially by sight, is incredibly difficult and errors frequently happen with even the most experienced seamen. A lot of experienced guys just stay offshore to first light and then proceed precisely because of incidents like this.

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:47:28 +0000

My condolences to he family.

Something is not right here.

By: tisk tisk

tisk tisk — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:17:33 +0000

Ridiculous response to very good questions. Hopefully we can uncover the unfortunate mistakes made by these two so others don’t make them in the future.

By: 80's Role Model

80's Role Model — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:01:53 +0000

R.I.P. Mates 1 Love “B.C.C”

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:26:13 +0000

There are a couple of nasty little heads just out from the Battery. Difficult to spot by day. Impossible to see at night. Tragic accident.

By: Shaking my head in Southampton

Shaking my head in Southampton — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:00:06 +0000

What a way to start my day this morning on hearing this tragic news. I knew both men very well and have known them since high school. My deepest condolences to their family and friends. I can’t imagine having to swim back to land after an accident as theirs. I fear whenever I hear someone going out fishing at night. Again, my prayers are for strength to the families.

By: Casi

Casi — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:47:29 +0000

Why do you have this anger? The person had a genuine question. Not everybody has the answers you have, be glad you are so smart. We don’t seem to be, but at least we try to write in our best English without silly abbreviations.

By: Judith Smith

Judith Smith — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:02:06 +0000

My condolensces to the family. We were very close.

By: pebblebeach

pebblebeach — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:02:30 +0000

So Sad…Condolence to family and friends…

By: Bermy girl

Bermy girl — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:56:53 +0000

God Bless the family and friends of the deceased. May you find the peace of God and this time, and remember your loved ones are now angels watching over you.
God bless you!

By: Wondering

Wondering — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:21:42 +0000

Love and peace to family, friends and Community. Also I agree with St. David’s girl overseas.

By: ST.DAVIDS girl overseas !

ST.DAVIDS girl overseas ! — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:49:01 +0000

Condolence to families and friends ! Please allow family the respect, I’m worried being so far away ! LOVE YOU ALL

By: Margaret

Margaret — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:28:18 +0000

While I appreciate the hard work the responders do, shame on whomever revealed the names of the deceased. That is so disrespectful of the feelings of families and close friends of the deceased. How would you feel if it were your loved one, and you received news of their passing via the grapevine? My sincere sympathy to those who are grieving their loss.

By: Can't Take It Anymore

Can't Take It Anymore — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:24:19 +0000

Uneccessary.

By: CAT

CAT — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:09:58 +0000

Such a sad situation!!! May they Rest in Peace!

By: Weldon Wade

Weldon Wade — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:08:32 +0000

My prayers, condolences and thoughts go out to their families.

By: SNS

SNS — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:03:14 +0000

tragedy*

By: boondocks

boondocks — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:57:16 +0000

ARUNA at this time UR comment shows no intelligence. How did they drown? Regardless how good they can swim,, its was midnite,, pitch black off stdavids. U cannot see the waves before they swamp you. Off 4t 5avids regardless how calm u may think, is deep ocean water, the closet u’ll get around here. Accidents happen. professionals die everyday doin wat the love or train 2 do. Think b4 u actually write a comment. Condolences 2 all peopke involved)family, rescuers, bermuda) cause this affects us all in sum way! Stand 2gether my bermuda family

By: Gillian

Gillian — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:50:32 +0000

Thoughts and prayers are with their families

By: man!

man! — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:50:20 +0000

l wish l knew the names of these guys…the suspense in driving me crazy…l know alot of guys that fish off St. Davids, who ever they are, its a sad day in BDA.

By: Evie

Evie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:39:37 +0000

Sad news. May God give their loved ones the strength to endure during this difficult time.

By: Cedar Beams (Original)

Cedar Beams (Original) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:36:43 +0000

Knowing several east end fishermen, I’m quite anxious to know who they are. RIP.

By: Classy Lady

Classy Lady — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:22:18 +0000

My prayers and condolences go out to the family.

By: Concerned Granny

Concerned Granny — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:18:33 +0000

My sincere condolences to the families of these two men. Having known them all of their lives, makes this even sadder. My prayers are with their families.

By: charles spanswick

charles spanswick — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:02:00 +0000

GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!!!!!

By: Aruna

Aruna — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:31:26 +0000

My dacious! & I’m shocked because how exactly did they drown. Two Bermudians, fisher(wo)men, no less. Was there current or something? I’m sure they could swim. Good grief this is sad.

By: Katrina M Smith

Katrina M Smith — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:29:28 +0000

this is so sad…:( my Condolences go out to the families

By: Theresa Simpson

Theresa Simpson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:25:37 +0000

Our sincer condolences to the families of both….May God Bless you all