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Videos/Photos: Vigil Held For Rudy Smith
[Updated with videos] Over 100 people have turned out for the vigil for Rudy Smith, which is just getting underway this evening [July 24] at the Evening Light Church Parking Lot on Parsons Road. People are continuing to arrive and both political parties are represented, with PLP MP Michael Weeks and OBA MP Glen Smith in attendance. The two MPs are... Read more of this article
Candlelight Vigil To Mark Rudy Smith’s Birthday
Colford’s Family Against Violence and the family of Rudy Smith will be holding a candle light vigil in honour of Rudy Smith this coming Wednesday [July 24] at the Evening Light Church Parking Lot on Parsons Road from 8:30pm. The date was chosen as it marks Mr Smith’s birthday. Music will be provided by Star Lyfe — a sound sound founded... Read more of this article
Scholarship To Launch In Memory Of Ida James
The Bermuda National Association of Social Workers [BNASW] will launch a scholarship fund in memory of the late Ida Miranda James [pictured] on Friday, March 1, 2013. Ms. James was murdered in her home on 2nd September 2011. Norris Simpson was convicted of killing Ms James, and is awaiting sentencing. Ms. James was the first qualified Bermudian graduate... Read more of this article
Star Child’s Song In Memory Of Murder Victims
Murder victim Haile Outerbridge leaves behind a legacy of music, including one song he recorded in memory of past murder victims. In a ‘dub’ for OGS Genesis, he paid tribute to the island’s murder victims and called for Bermuda to be a better place. The 34-year-old — who was killed last month — was a regular fixture on... Read more of this article
Hundreds Gather Outside Belvin’s For Vigil
[Updated] Three days after a brutal double murder took place inside the establishment, people gathered outside Belvin’s on Happy Valley Road for a vigil held in memory of Haile “Star Child” Outerbridge and Ricco Furbert. On Wednesday evening the two men were chased into Belvin’s and gunned down. Their deaths marked the first murders... Read more of this article
Vigil To Be Held In Memory Of Murder Victims
On Saturday evening [Jan 26] there will be a Candlelight Vigil for Haile “Starr Child” Outerbridge and Ricco Furbert at the Belvin’s Store on Happy Valley. The Vigil will start at 7pm, and everyone is invited to attend. The two men were gunned down at Belvin’s on Wednesday night, after being chased into the store by a gunman... Read more of this article
Video: Cross Dedicated To Malcolm Outerbridge
Family and friends joined the parents of murder victim Malcolm Outerbridge today [Nov 3] to dedicate a cross to the memory of their son. The cross was erected by Malcolm Outerbridge Sr. on the Bulkhead Drive, Khyber Pass, Warwick site where young Malcolm’s life was taken one year ago. Ant Pettit, Priest in charge at St Pauls Anglican Church, spoke... Read more of this article
Video: Garden Dedicated To Murder Victim
Yesterday [June 21] a garden at the Arboretum in Devonshire was dedicated to the memory of 18-year-old Malcom Outerbridge, who was murdered last year. The young Bermudian previously worked with the Parks Department, and was killed just weeks after he returned to the island from a Raleigh International expedition to Borneo. Public Works Minister Michael... Read more of this article
Tribute Sheet For Jahmiko Leshore
A tribute sheet can be seen flying on Hermitage Road this week, only yards from where Jahmiko Leshore was fatally shot last year. On March 1st, 2011, 26-year-old Mr Leshore was leaving a residence in the Boundary Crescent area of Devonshire when he was shot multiple times, sustaining mortal wounds. His girlfriend was pregnant at the time, and gave... Read more of this article
Father: “My Son Can Rest In Peace”
Speaking after the guilty verdict this afternoon [Feb.10], the father of murder victim Shaki Crockwell said justice has been served and his son can rest in peace. Derek Spalding, 36, was found guilty of the 2007 murder of footballer Shaki Crockwell. His father Danny Crockwell said, “He got what he had coming to him. He took my best friend, my... Read more of this article
‘Malcolm Is Smiling Down On Us’
Kaywell Outerbridge said her son was smiling down as family and friends gathered yesterday [Jan.6] to pay tribute to 18-year-old Malcom Outerbridge, who was murdered in October of last year. A memorial tree planting ceremony to honour Malcolm’s memory was held at the Arboretum in Devonshire. And an ornamental garden in the park has been named... Read more of this article
Video: Tribute To Victims Of Violence
Bermuda singer Mona Li$a has released hip hop requiem to all the victims of gun violence on the island. Earlier this year Mona Li$a, aka Simona Eversley, recorded “Island Not The Same” after her cousin Jahmiko Leshore was shot multiple times in Devonshore, sustaining mortal wounds. His girlfriend was pregnant at the time, and gave birth... Read more of this article
