'We make more noise for silly things than when somebody loses their life' - Hon Walwyn
This is according to Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (AL), Minister for Education and Culture, during the reflection at the funeral service of Clevaughn M. Sweeney and father Jerome N. L. Chiddick on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at St George's Episcopal Anglican Church, Main Street, Tortola.
Clevaughn M. Sweeney, 24, was brutally murdered on February 10, 2018 in the vicinity of Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) along with Michael Stevens, 26.
Hon Walwyn believes that the community is not showing more disdain for crime in the territory, while adding that the community should not wait until it is at their door steps to do something.
"As a community we must show our contempt for crime in this country, because I do not believe we do it enough. We cannot wait until it is on our door steps to do something about it or say something about it," emphasised the Education Minister.
"Do the honourable thing & turn them into the police"
Hon Walwyn urged persons within the community to do their part to assist the police, while stating that the "police can't do that work on their own".
He said, "Those of us who see what's happening and those of us who even have family members that are doing these things, do the honourable thing and turn them into the police, because its only a matter of time before the same thing happens to you."
"We struck up a very good relationship"
During the reflection of Sweeney, Hon Walwyn lamented that they created a "very good" relationship, adding that Mr Sweeney would check in with him before he did anything.
"He would seldomly make a move unless he checked with me and he would call me Boss," he said.
The minister further lamented that Mr Sweeney expressed to him that he was dating a young lady name Arianna Wheatley, with whom he "shared a special bond" which later resulted in him becoming a father to Cali-Monte Sweeney, which he said "changed Clevaughn's life for the better".
Hon Walwyn told the church that he made a pact with Mr Sweeney and Michael Stevens that if they needed someone to talk to or feel they were going to get into trouble, they should come and see him.
"I had the privilege of seeing Clevaughn progress in life. He was a lovely, lovely young man with exceptional promise and had a lot of respect for others. May Clevaughn's soul rest in peace but may his killers never rest until they are brought to justice," expressed the minister.
"Jerome Chiddick was a loving father & friend" - Sisters
Meanwhile, Jerome N. L. Chiddick, father of Clevaughn, was diagnosed with lung cancer on February 7, 2018 and one week after his son's death, Mr Chiddick passed away on February 17, 2018.
He was described by his sisters during his reflection as a loving, kindhearted, dedicated father and friend.
In addition, he was said to be very jovial and a mentor to anybody he came in contact with.
"He had a love for family overall. His loving, caring, comedic nature will never be forgotten. We will miss him greatly," said one sister.
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22 Responses to “'We make more noise for silly things than when somebody loses their life' - Hon Walwyn”
Here who taking this ball head man who bring our country to zero who has help destroyed we BVI now on here talking s#!t.
Boss go take several seats
I pray our youngsters both male and female make better and smarter choices in life. Please don’t let your background, last name, culture, religion or complexion be the reason why shouldn’t give life a fair try (But) let it be the reason to step out and give life a try.
To the youngman and woman people who’s amazing just lacking support but (positive) (but) profile as a nuisance to our community, Please show yourself and and the community different. Give it your best shot.
Working hard and honesty helps.
Your silence and the silence of other expatriates and their social and religious organizations are all deafeng silence on the obvious source of the vast majority of violent crimes in the VI. No apology and no denouncement or condemnation.
I attribute your silence to a desire for votes at any cost, in order that you may achieve a goal of ultimate power within the VI and its government.
I have admiration for your efforts in other areas, but, regarding the disproportionate offenders of violent crimes in the VI by expats and their children , you have failed. The future of the VI under your leadership, in my opinion would be in harms way.
Seems as if u were there for this young man. In spite of that,violence found him. Don't feel bad.
You win some, you lose some .
And that is life,