Tuesday February 9th, 2010
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Student stabbed to death after football match
Published: 25 Oct 2009
Investigations are continuing into the killing of a 15-year-old schoolboy shortly after an interCol football match on Friday. Darrion Calendar Duncan, a Form Three student of the Carapichaima Secondary School, was killed around 7.15 pm, following the match between Carapichaima Secondary and Presentation College, San Fernando at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium, Marabella. Presentation won 2-0. Police said a group of students in their school uniform accosted Duncan a short distance away from the stadium following “ole talk” about the match. One of the students pulled out a knife and stabbed Duncan once in the chest.
The bleeding boy ran about 150 meters before he collapsed and died on the roadway in the vicinity of the Penta Paints outlet. Police said an arrest is imminent. At the family’s home yesterday, father Emery Duncan struggled to come to terms with his son’s killing. His mother Brenda Calendar was too distraught to speak. “All I know is that he went to this football game and the next thing I know is someone stabbed him up,” his father said.
“I heard that there was something outstanding between his school and another school from South.” He was at the wrong place at the wrong time and because he was wearing his uniform, I believe he was a victim of the school rivalry.” He described his son as a normal teenager who had a passion for dogs and music. “This is a real terrible time. What hurt the most more than anything is that he was lying down on the ground like a dog for so long.” He called on the police to increase security and patrols at venues when football games are being played.
MANNING SAY
MANNING SAY -
It is gang related and hence collateral damage, case solved.
What really got to me is the
What really got to me is the statement made by a friend of the murdered schoolboy, as reported by Cecily Asson in today's Newsday.
"Stephen told Newsday that TEENAGERS TODAY HAVE TO LEARN TO EXPECT DEATH."
"IT IS NORMAL NOW WITH US - ALL WE HAVE TO DO IS EXPECT IT."
There is nothing more that can be said about the reality of the situation that exists in this country.
My deepest sympathy to all of his family and friends.
Rest In Peace Darrion.
WHAT REALLY GETS TO ME
WHAT REALLY GETS TO ME -
What really gets to me is the silence of so called Black Leaders on what is tantamount to Black on Black Ethnic Cleansing. If it was Indians getting Medical scholarships or some other perceived advantage to Indians they are very vocal. Where are the black elite, the professors, the doctors, the priests, pastors and calyposonians. The black organizations like Emancipation Committee and the others, as a matter of fact I am hearing more non blacks express concern like Mr Aboud. Our PM is very dismissive likening it to collateral damage and saying that there is crime all over the world.
It is this separation that
It is this separation that has us where we are, Fairplay. I subscribe to "WE THE PEOPLE"!
Is this what these kids have
Is this what these kids have to inherit from our failed system.
Adults who are supposed to care for our young have neglected them.
These kids are our blessings, to be cared for and nurtured to grow up to become our future, our leaders of tomorrow. We have allowed the system to deteriorate to the point whereby the young have come to accept that their life is of no value; as at any time it could be taken away from them.
Gone are the days when our youths had the luxury of enjoying their schools days, and looking forward to becoming adults with all their limbs in tact, or being alive to celebrate their 21st birthday. What a legacy we are leavig for them - NO HOPE.
All adult stakeholders, government, parents, schools, churches, communitiy all have to share in the blame.
Are we now going to have to put metal detectors in our schools, and frisking every child before they are allowed to enter a game?
If we do not look after the little things, they all add up and eventually overtake us, like crime in this country.
I extend my sympathies to the parents who have lost a child, at the hands of another like himself.
Gardenia
I shudder to think that when
I shudder to think that when my son leaves home to attend a football match, or go to the movies or just chill in town, if he is ever going to make it back home. Everyone must take part in securing our children's future, the government cannot do it alone. We as a people, whatever ethnicity must stand together as one and fight the bad elements that are plaging our society.
"IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE
"IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD"
This ancient African saying is quite approprite for us in T&T to take to heart.
Fairplay, my heart goes out to you and other parents who have sleepless nights worring about their child/children's safety. It is frightening. When you see them off in the moring, to attend school, or go out with their friends, you don't really know if they will return as they left. No parent should have to live like this. (I don't have children, but every child is my child and my responsibility, and I take this very seriously.)
The sad thing is that this could have been prevented; but adults neglected their responsibilities. Also, parents must understand that they are 'parents' not a friend to their child. Children will always tell you that they want their parents to be the authority figure in their life, to guide them, and correct them should they go wrong, not merely a friend as they can make friends outside the home.
Fairplay, let me indulge you for a few minutes: - Many years ago I attended the screening of the movie Malcolm X. The first part of the movie showed his arrogant and divisive side; and the cinema was filled with over 90% 'blacks'. They yelled, screamed and downright misbehaved. I was sitting between two uppercrust 'black' women who were there in their official capacity. I was the odd person sitting there, and to tell you the truth I was scared, for fear that they would get out of hand. When the second part of the movie was shown with his change in lifestyle and belief to one of peace and brotherhood, you could have heard each other's breathing, and not a whisper - it was oh so quiet. When the movie was over and time came for discussions, some non-blacks community/social workers began to critique the movie, and they were extremely professional in what they had to say; but our 'black' people turned on them. It was not a pretty sight.
So you see Fairplay, even though every one of us, across the board, have to get involved in trying to fix the problem; many of these situations are 'black on black' and the persons who should step forward as the foundation to work on this should be the black leaders. Because if non-blacks step forward, they may not be able to get the attention of those most in need of help. Once the movement has started, I have confidence that we can attract others who are eager to work with our youths who are in harm's way. You understand where I am coming from? If you disagree let me know.
Gardenia
WE ALL NEED TO BE INVOLVED
WE ALL NEED TO BE INVOLVED -
As a BLACK man from a family of diverse races , I am sensitive to the oppression of any group. I grew up with a rich black heritage which helped to liberate the world from itself. The leaders in the movement were Malcolm, Martin, Stokely and Mandela but as it gained legitimacy other right thinking people of all races joined in. The inspiration for these leaders came from Ghandi. Fighting oppression is a Human Endeavour but unless there is local capital there is no traction. Because of the legitimacy of these efforts it has culminated in the acceptability of a Black Man as the President of the USA. This has spawned an era pregnant with possibilities, and his agenda has raised new hopes for all mankind. So far he has made bold strides to address historic problems such as World Peace, Poverty and The Environment. The Nobel Peace Prize was given in recognition of the attempt to go where no man has gone before and to encourage the effort and this is not the first time it was given in like fashion.
This is a very sad day for
This is a very sad day for me and my family. Our condolence goes out to the Duncan family. I knew Darrion since he was a baby. He has been a very respectable and promising kid. Brenda was a very devoted mother to her only son and his education. Something needs to be done to stamp out the violence in school.
Dennis D. Tyler, TX
I hope that those monsters
I hope that those monsters who perpetrated this haneous crime be caught and persecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Rest in peace kid..
YOU WOULD BE SHOCKED
YOU WOULD BE SHOCKED -
You would be shocked to know it is our loving son’s nephews and brothers who somehow commit these crimes.