Sad twist
Shannon Bourne-Knight and her husband Mark on their wedding day Saturday with son and ring bearer little Kevio Morris.
By Tim Slinger | Mon, July 05, 2010 - 12:00 AM
Joy and celebration turned to sadness and grief for a Christ Church family on Saturday, when the only child of a new bride was found dead in a swimming pool not far away from their Breedy’s Land home.
Kevio Rivaldo Morris, a four-year-old pupil of Milton Lynch Primary School, had earlier been the ring bearer for Shannon Bourne, who had said “I do” to sweetheart 24-year-old Mark Knight at the Welches Christian Mission Church in Carrington Village, St Michael.
After the wedding, the couple went to the bride’s mother Ellen Bourne’s home, only to discover that it had been broken and entered.
But bride Bourne-Knight, a 28-year-old employee of Harrison’s Cave, and her husband went off on their honeymoon, leaving Ellen to assist police with their investigations into the burglary.
“The children left to walk about down by Long Beach,” grandmother Ellen told the DAILY NATION yesterday, explaining that it was a normal thing for the younger ones of the district to do.
However, just after 5 p.m. an alarm was raised that Kevio could not been found. The police and almost everybody of the neighbourhood then started a detailed search for Kevio.
Just about an hour later the grim discovery was made: Kevio’s body at the bottom of a pool at the Peach And Quiet Hotel currently under reconstruction.
According to a release from the public relations officer of the Royal Barbados Police Force, Inspector David Welch, Morris and a group of other children had ventured onto the hotel compound just after 4 p.m. and had been asked to leave the premises.
The news has plunged the Breedy Land district into mourning.
“Kevio was an angel who taught us how to love. If there is something we should get from Kevio’s short life is how to show love,” said a tearful mother.
Kevio was remembered by his grandmother and stepfather as a child “full of life”.
“He was a vibrant little child, and one of his favourite songs he would sing is I’m In The Lord’s Army,” his grandmother added.
- Editor's Choice
- Most Read Stories Today
- US$52m loan in bag
- Not so!
- ‘It was not our poll’
- $700m food bill
- Private sector head: Time for action
- Bravo's day
- DEAR CHRISTINE: Pregnant for married man
Recent Comments
- Mr Psychotic commented on Fathers turn out in numbers
- Pan Wallie commented on Mac knocks ‘pull-down mentality’
- Pan Wallie commented on Hands off!
- Pan Wallie commented on Eyes ahead!
- Pan Wallie commented on Wrong!
_medium-135x135.jpg)
Share your thoughts
Please sign in or register to post your comments.
Page 3 of 3 pages < 1 2 3
Very sad indeed for the tragic lost of life. My condolences to the families of this very young child.
God be with you in this time of grief.
- 0
- 0
Comment LinkI can’t believe some of the foolish comments I am seeing with such tragic news. There should be nothing but well wishes going out to this family in their time of need. Shame on all of you…for some of the things you are saying . People who don’t live in this country shouldn’t comment on this situation, mainly because the article was poorly written and it is VERY VERY misleading. I guess it could be human nature to be more judgmental and insensitive than supportive.The choice is yours. Shame on some of you! I hope you never face a situation like this. Sometimes we need to ask more questions when a situation is placed in the media.JUDGE NOT LESS YE BE JUDGED! With that said..it is great to see so many of you giving your support and asking God’s blessings on this loving family.
- 0
- 0
Comment LinkTo Tracy;
Of all the responses that were written none of them took time to say exactly what you said….this is a sad time for the family and I too extend my sympathy, however; this was a very poorly written article. To Timothy Slinger you have done more bad than good to this family with your and yes…I keep saying it with your POOR choice of words. Written words can make things either look good or bad, in this case no empathy was shown and even though nothing will bring back this child the family now has to live with a stigma because of POOR journalism. Get a proof Reader if you cannot do it yourself.
- 0
- 0
Comment LinkPoor journalism lead to a rush to judgement. To those of you who extended words of encouragement and support, we the family of Kevio thank you for you understanding and thoughtfulness. To those who were quick to judge and criticize, please read the recant in the next day issue. Even if the reported story was true, where is your compassion, and consideration. Who set you up as judge and jury? Kevio was NEVER allowed “to roam the neighbourhood unattended. He was a special, cherished and beloved gift from God, who was sent on a mission. His assignment is now completed and God recalled him home. We, his family are faithful, and we trust God to strengthen and comfort us. As long as we live our lives pleasing to Him, we will all see Kevio again one day. Kevi, God loan you to us for only 4 short years but our love gave you rules that helped you find your wings. Though we had tears as you took off now we cheer as you fly. Fly Kevi, Fly! Love you Aunty C.
- 0
- 0
Comment LinkJudge not, least you be judged. The last thing ANYONE needs to hear in time of tragedy is “its your fault.” Due to fauly reporting, that is mostly all this family is hearing. If you cannot offered words of condolence and comfort..OK, but PLEASE keep your negative and judgemental comments to yourself.
A child died here and a family is grieving. Let us not forget that most important fact. Instead of criticising let us pray comfort and peace for this family.
The reporters needed to get the facts straight before publishing ‘GARBAGE’. This is a loving, caring family, I should know, I married into it.
- 1
- 0
Comment LinkPage 3 of 3 pages < 1 2 3