SOLEMN, Grieving. Still hurting inside.
The family of firebomb victim Nikkita Belgrave were all glum at an Alleyne School Alumni service in Belleplaine, St Andrew, yesterday.
Mum Cheryl could not fight back the tears and had to turn to her other daughter Shamyia for solace.
Reverend Lionel Gibson, who delivered the opening remarks, said this was a tough period for the Alleyne School and Barbados.
“This is clearly a difficult period at all levels for this country, with Barbadians having to deal with this tragedy and the economic recession.
Not easy
“There are no easy answers, but there are clearly lessons to be learned,” he said.
Belgrave, and another firebomb victim, Tiffany Harding, were products of the Alleyne School, and according to Gibson, the Canadian chapter of the school had already offered their condolences to the victims of the September 3 tragedy.
The Harding family could not attend the service, but the Belgraves came out in full force with relatives, Mary, Tracy, and Cherlene, in attendance.
Cherlene, a cousin, said this was the first tragedy that has struck the Belgrave family.
“We have never had anything like this in our family. This has really been tough to deal with. The family is down and feeling it.
Bright girl
“Nikkita was a bright girl and had a bright future ahead of her,” she said.
Born and raised in Walkers, St Andrew, Nikkita, 23, last resided in Shop Hill, St Thomas.
The service also recognised the passing of another Alleyne product, Christopher Beckles, who succumbed to injuries last month. His bicycle struck a wall while riding on Pine Hill Road, St Michael. (MK)
