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.jpg http://www.gambiansonline.com/Ethiopian.jpg http://www.gambiansonline.com/crimescene2.jpg http://www.gambiansonline.com/crimescene1.jpg http://www.gambiansonline.com/crimescene.jpg http://www.gambiansonline.com/flowers.jpg http://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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html You may also send subscription requests to [log in to unmask] if you have problems accessing the web interface and remember to write your full name and e-mail address. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------