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Memorial to the four fallen of Fox Hill takes shape
By Elcott Coleby, BIS
Apr 22, 2015 - 5:07:06 PM

Family and friends of the four victims gather for a group photo with the Member for Fox Hill, Hon. Fred Mitchell.

Nassau, Bahamas - It was 27th December 2013 when four of Fox Hill’s finests were shot dead in a violent drive by shooting on the basketball court at Freedom Park in the Fox Hill as they awaited the results of the Boxing Day Junkanoo parade.

In honouring their young and promising heroes, a memorial is being constructed on Freedom Park within the shadows of the ancient and towering Silk Cotton Trees. Featured prominently at the memorial are four monuments erected in memory of the late Shaquille Demeritte (19), Eric Morrison (49), Claudenzo Davis (37) and Sheniqua Sands (30).

Family and friends gathered at the memorial along with their Member of Parliament Hon. Fred Mitchell on Sunday, 19th April 2015 to update the media on the construction progress to date. According to the contractor Mr. Davis, the total cost of the publicly funded memorial is just over $80,000; it is 50% completed and is expected to be completed in about two months. Mr. Mitchell indicated that preliminarily, plans are underway for a dedication ceremony during the Emancipation Day holiday weekend, subject to consultations between the Fox Hill Festival Committee and the families of the victims.

The memorial site under construction at Freedom Park.

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