Ebrima,
Your information is accurate. I was in denial myself when I first heard
the news. Simon indeed is a great loss and he will be missed. We played
soccer several times here in Atlanta. He was quite a gentleman. The heinous
nature of the crime is really what devastates me but I can assure you the
devils that took these brothers lives away will NOT get away it. I thank
Latjorr for the correction earlier. I believe I just heard from the news
that ther is a fund set up to help the victims family and that Simon's
body will be leaving for The Gambia this coming Sunday. Since Fox5 is not
always 100 percent reliable, I would ask Latjorr to provide us with more
info on this so some of us can send in our contributions. Maybe he can set
up a link on his website and keep us posted. Here are some photos I
captured from the Fox5 news broadcast:
http://www.gambiansonline.com/simon.jpghttp://www.gambiansonline.com/Ethiopian.jpghttp://www.gambiansonline.com/crimescene2.jpghttp://www.gambiansonline.com/crimescene1.jpghttp://www.gambiansonline.com/crimescene.jpghttp://www.gambiansonline.com/flowers.jpghttp://www.gambiansonline.com/simonSM.jpg
May his soul rest in perfect peace. The same goes for the brother from
Ethiopia.
Regards,
George.
From: Ebrima Ceesay <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Gambian killed in the US
To: [log in to unmask]
Date: Jun 25, 2001
Monica Ceesay:
I know/knew the Simon Johnson who was a very good friend of your late
husband, but I doubt whether it is same guy (killed in Atlanta). The Simon
who was close to your late husband, was/is also a good friend of mine. He
once worked at Radio Gambia and also played "nawettan" soccer for
Sticklers/Bakadagi.
George/Latjorr/Latirr:
Which Simon Johnson has died? Do not tell me that it is Retired Captain Pa
Johnson's younger brother! Meanwhile, my heartfelt condolences to the
bereaved families on this sad loss. Simon was very kind hearted and hard
working. May his soul rest in peace.
Ebrima Ceesay (Coach)
Gambians Online " Designed With The Gambian People In Mind"
http://www.gambiansonline.com
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