Story Created:
Jul 24, 2010 at 12:42 AM ECT
Story Updated:
Aug 4, 2010 at 2:32 AM ECT
PAULINE LA BORDE, the mother of murdered Maloney schoolboy Antonio La Borde, says she believes he was killed because of the company he kept.
La Borde said she felt terrible that such an incident, which was regular in the community, came knocking at her door.
Antonio, 15, a student of the Mt Hope Secondary School, was shot eight times while in the roadway outside Building 15 in Maloney on Thursday evening. Two of his attackers came out a vehicle and opened fire on him. The boy, who wanted to become a soldier, was taken to the Arima District Hospital by members of the T&T Defence Force, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The officers were in the area when they responded to the sound of gunshots.
Yesterday, his mother said, "I don't know how I would live without him. I never expected it (murder) to come home and he was so close to me."
La Borde also took the police to task, saying they were not doing what was necessary to effectively solve murders, particularly those in the Maloney district.
"The police not doing their work. People afraid to go forward as witnesses because they would get killed. They need to do something about the way they treat with witnesses because they (criminals) just killing over and over and over, and they just rejoicing, and they (police) ain't doing nothing about it."
Of her son, she said, "He wasn't a rude boy and he loved to play with the children in the neighbourhood. I don't know how they would make out without him. This ain't no easy thing as a mother to see you child get kill at a tender age. He now start to live and enjoy his life."
She said Antonio, who enjoyed playing football, had a pending gun matter before the court and only last week was released on bail from the Youth Training Centre in Arouca. She denied knowledge that Antonio was involved in robberies in the Maloney area. She added vengeance remains that of the Lord.
"It have a God and he will deal with them. Justice will prevail when he's ready for them," she said.
—Akile Simon
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O Lam said on Saturday, Jul 31 at 9:14 PM
well to all the ppl on here that give a negative comment like what bout this and what bout that and justice for this person and that person!!! are you all freaking serious.... some of you on here have a type of heart for this woman.. we dont know what went on exactly, but some of you on here are sooo heartless that you would say you live by the gun died by thegun that is how IMMATURE some ppl are . why dont somw of you put your self in thsi woman's postion and then you will see howit feels or let it be a reliative of yours for you to know how it will feel. kids nowadays get mix up inb the wron crowd but we as parents the most we can do is lead and show our kid the right wat we make our kids they are our's yes but we dont make their minds
48922959MC said on Sunday, Jul 25 at 6:16 AM
What about justice for the pple he allegedly terrorised? Miss lady you should be thanking the Lord he is dead as you know for sure your worries are now over.It's mothers like you who allow and turn a blind eye to your children faults yet when they are killed he was the best thing after slice bread. Justice has been served. No wrong goes unpaid. You can now sleep peacefully at nights.
48357699FED UP TRINI said on Sunday, Jul 25 at 3:05 AM
Iam so sick with these women making these fatherless children with all diferrent fathers, and then blaming the police and everyone for their uncontrolled criminals. DOES ANYONE KNOWS ABOUT CONTRACEPTIVES?
48354909KENNY said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 11:57 PM
Dear 'No problem' not so fast...very soon the funeral home owners and operators may also flee the country because of the increasing crime rate. Remember, the son of a well known funeral home owner was shot and was almost killed a couple years ago??? Very soon the dead may have to bury the dead.
48349939No problem said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 11:46 PM
Another one bites the dust--more to come, funeral homes is big business.
48349584KENNY said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 11:27 PM
Some cops are corrupt, SO WHAT??? I am still pleading to the Gov't to please please please allow officers to be armed 24/7. A crab has nothing to do with a grapefruit...why are we mixing matters??? It's time for the police to attack these two legged monsters with full fire power. I will forever support police officers.
48348919Flo said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 10:29 PM
His teachers must be relieved!!
48346879Tupac said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 10:26 PM
This mother is one example of the hypocrite baby-makers amongst us who should go the way of their devil-children. Imagine SHE wants justice when she KNOWS by her own admittance that her son was a ROBBER and has gun related charges pending in court. What a MF HYPOCRITE! I have absolutely NO SORROW for this bold-faced demon. She shows no REMORSE for the evil deeds of her wicked son but is crass enough to crave my sympathy? Look woman, get OUTTA MY FACE NOW before ah lick yuh *##@@@@ down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
48346759may God have mercy said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 9:55 PM
prays in school,homes and church are no more long ago you had too and must go to church but we are all to blame who has really stood up and say get back to that old programme no one so this is the results and everyone take heed start now sorry for some its to late pastors statr gettinh out and stop collecting moneys do something save a sole for jesus the profit were killed and put injail for the word get out you priest get out the world needs you
48345489Fedup Taxpayer said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 8:46 PM
"Train a child in d way he/she should grow, so when he/she is old enough, he/she will not depart from it." Madame, don't cry.... should u have other kids, plse. get their fathers 2 assist in their upbringing. Where were mom & dad when this kid needed direction ?????? At 14/15 should he not been at school.??? You Have failed miserably as a parent!!!!!
48342964TRAUMATIZED said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 7:17 PM
kamla murder murder is murder again kick off d dancing shoes work on murder rate ramlogan whey doin boy murder everyday
48339499amanda21960 said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 6:57 PM
WHEN WILL PEOPLE REALIZE YOU HAVE TO,AS A PARENT,EXERCISE A LOT OF TOUGH LOVE? U can never be your child friend,you are the parent,there is a big difference.DISCLIPLINE STARTS IN THE BELLY.DO NOT BLAME FRIENDS.BLAME U.A SINGLE PARENT CAN SOMETIMES DO BETTER THAN BOTH PARENTS.PLAN ON GRADUATIONS NOT FUNERALS.
48338792#REAL TALK said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 6:39 PM
first of all i want to give my condolences to his mother but lets face facts what does a 15 year old doing with gun pending charges thats just says what kinda person he was.No one deserves to die such a gruesome death an may his soul rest i peace
48338139Anonymous said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 5:47 PM
Who is paying for these kids guns?when i was 15 i was unable to pay for a snowball.times were good anyway.
48336189Kim said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 3:22 PM
u trini dont get the point dont blame the father the mother what happen it take a whole village to raise a child. where were the people of the area when they knew the child was robbing people. why didnt they interven? come on people a mother pain is a mother pain no matter what is the situation. were is the love for the people of trinidad and tobago where is the forgiving and the heal think begore u speak and stop blaming casue sometime parents r out there just trying to make end meet to feed there family. and when u come home ur child is there an u dont know that they were doing something wrong. Miss La Borbe i pray that god heal ur arch an pain
48330619bramptontrini said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 2:42 PM
AKILE SIMON, really, what is your point? Do a report on mothers whose innocent sons have been murdered.......INNOCENT. Sorry, but when you live by the sword guess what???? YOU DIE BY THE SWORD.
48328904maloney said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 2:10 PM
all parents keep close eye what your children does and who they keep as frends
48327569San Juan said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 1:28 PM
Deeply sorry to hear about a young boy dying just before he start to enjoy his life. But..A 15 year old with a pending gun charge...just released from YTC....and dies from eight gun shot wounds..he is no saint! God rest his soul!
48325599HarryD8 said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 1:26 PM
Too the relatives of criminals who profit from their ill gotten gains, they will always be a good person, too us the victims they will always be a menace, live with it.
48325479maloney said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 12:29 PM
train your child in the way he sould go and when he is old enought he will not departe from it
48322554PvilleSoldier said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 11:57 AM
I am sorry for your loss, but what did you do to control your son. He has a gun case pending and I can only imagine what time he generally came into your house. He was shot 8 times. This was not a case of mistaken identity or stray bullets he was executed for his previous deeds. Be honest with yourself at least - what kind of clothes, sneakers, jewelry did he wear? Did you buy them for him? Where did he get spending money? He chose the route of fast money and quick death.
48320794CC said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 11:48 AM
11:01 AM The Original Onlooker!! YES Iam willing but I myself have not been taught how to be a good parent because I come from a worst background than this child but I digress; As long as it's just I and not US it will fail, remember Slavery was not upheld by an individual but by a society through laws, through religion,through an economy. To resolve our Parenting Problems it must be on this same scale. We have to recognize how good parenting is necessary for our individual lives, our society, our legal system, our economy. This must be our motivation. NOT I but US.
48320284maloney mom said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 11:47 AM
i sympatise with the mother,but he and his friends robbed people,some of whom are close friends of mine,and at gunpoint too,so just think about it...many of us are saying ,'JUSTICE WAS SERVED'
48320244a victim of his crime said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 11:29 AM
WHO DON'T HEAR WILL FEEL WHY CRY NOW YOU KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING INSTEAD YOU TALKED ABOUT WHAT OTHER PEOPLE CHILDREN DOING YOU WHERE TO WATCH YOUR CHILD 15YRS AND ON A GUN CHARGE ALMOST EVERYONE KNEW HE HAD A GUN AND DID ROBBRIES WITH HIS FRIENDS THE POLICE IS NOT TO BLAME IS THE PARENTS WHO DOES SAY NOT MY CHILD WELL NOW WE SEE WELL WE NOW SEE HIS FRIENDS SHOULD TAKE A LESSON FROM THIS ...I'M SORRY TO SAY THIS BUT WHO DON'T HEAR WILL FEEL
48319174TriniWatchman said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 11:12 AM
I have heard it all! A woman is lamenting the loss of her son who himself was involved in crime. Didn't that young man had a case pending for owning an illegal firearm? So what did you expect? "One who lives by the sword shall perish by the sword." There goes the life of another 'good boy' according to his mother. Don't we see who is at fault here and who should be held accountable for the rising crime rate in Trinidad?
48318162maloney resident said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 11:06 AM
Ishould feel sorry for you your son was not no angel he robbed people almost everyone knew that everytime you see him with a different cell phone expensive stuff a big gold chain round his neck with a gold slave band which cost over four thousand isaid it she wiilhave to shed tears for her son cause when you don't hear you feel my justice came from god i am still tramartisafter they robbed me so why should i fellsorry.where the hell he get money from to afford these things he and his so called friends terroris the place he had no respect for people i am satisfi
48317744The Original Onlooker!! said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 11:01 AM
Re:CC@10:33 am, R U willing and able to take the position?? I can see some of them telling you "Who u think make this, is I, and I will tell him/her what 2 do. Maybe some will try to better the situation. Give it a shot! Good Luck are in order here!!
48317384Jiy said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 10:59 AM
There is a need for disciple in the homes, most parents want to be their child's friend and not parent them, and some parents don't have the parental skills and are not looking for ways to learn. this is one of the benefits of children having children
48317294kwesi said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 10:48 AM
MI SAY BULLET BULLET FOR THEM ! DE PENALTY FOR GAMES IS DEATH !!!
48316644CC said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 10:33 AM
OK so there seems to be a prevalence With some African women to have children with multiple Fathers according to some comments. Why is this? Could it be because there was a SYSTEM where for 300yrs African women were mated by multiple males to reproduce plentifully. That SYSTEM's purpose was cild bearing not child rearing. 300yrs. Clearly it is pointless to just be blaming the parents for not being a good parent. we as a society needs a SYSTEM to instill child raring skills especially targeting African descendants. Is this Racial? No, it is common sense. But it is easier and less time consuming and more cost effective to blame the parents than to actually commit time and resources to address this situation.
48315879Jean said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 10:27 AM
Miss La Borde, I am sorry for your lost. He just got out on bail. It's your responibility to know where your 15yr old son is if he is living in your home. Hell with trying to be friends with your kids, you are the parent. We are losing a generation of young black men globally.
48315569David F said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 10:11 AM
Anonymous I have been expressing this view and I am so happy to hear of someone else who speak up and point out the underling problem---It is wrong for men to boast about how many children they have fathered with different women---your child your responsibility--including financial--if you cant afford to have a child don't have one
48314682NPhillip said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 10:06 AM
Who is to be blame? Where is the child father? Who has the authority in the home? These are the issues here.Did you know your child wherabouts and what steps was taken to curb his behaviour? Parents have to understand children today are not children of yesterday.
48314392Anonymous said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 9:58 AM
There are too many children around who don't have that father figure in their life. Women today especially women of the african race see it fit to have several children with several different fathers. What is wrong with you all? Right in my area here there are homes with several children, each one with a differnt father and none of the fathers are in their life.
48313897CC said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 9:57 AM
The Mother this, The mother that, She Shoulda' this, She shoulda that; If she does not know how to do what we say she should do can you still play this blame game? We have not done anything definitively this morning to change this. All we have done is vent. Good parenting is not a human instinct; it is something we have to be taught, and as is evident with this situation: it is something we now have to teach. Because if she does not know how to be a good parent the only thing she can depend on us to do is blame her not help her as is evident at this forum. When the next mother of a Delinquent is mourning her child what will we do again? The blame game? Time to actually do something to prevent this. Time to start formally teaching young adults parenting skills.
48313859Patrick R said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 9:57 AM
Would you believe ,there are parents in Maloney,who are afraid of their children?Sounds crazy but true,give these children some tough love.You are the parent, they are the child,not the other way around.Mothers, stop bailing out your child and his friends over and over again,when in trouble with the law.Fathers mothers,forget emotions and get serious with your children.
48313804arimakid said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 9:47 AM
mmj u sound so stupid
48313192Only Me said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 9:42 AM
"I don't know how I will live without him. We were so close". Don't you know what he was doing? How can a mother not have control over her 15 year old son. and I am sure this did not start yesterday so he would have been even younger. The Bible says Train up a child in the way he should go and whe he is old he will not depart from it. This child was being trained ony he did not live to get 'old'. Parents you need to check your parenting skills. Heaven help us all.
48312899DAVID said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 9:34 AM
15 YRS, AND HE HAS A GUN CASE PENDING, WHAT DO YOU EXPECT. COME ON GET REAL, PARENTS DONT CRY WHEN IT COME BACK TO YOU. WHAT HE WAS GOING AND DO WITH THAT GUN HE HAD.
48312399lol... said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 9:23 AM
you ppl know what all you childred at this moment? hmmmm!
48311794D bookman said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 9:19 AM
my heart goes out to this beautiful lady However,the kids today get blamed for numerous bad deeds,and sometimes they do deserve, But,the issue of responsibility,should take precedence over blame,in this regard.Had we done the right thing,in dealing with those punks,that tried to dismantle our democracy in 1990,and distributed endless guns to misguided children,and thought that was a good thing,should take most of the blame,and responsibility,as well those politicians who thought it prudent to capitalise on the evils of that despicable event.its time to place the blame where it should rightfully be placed.the government should be held responsible for the safety of its people.The right measures should be put in place to protect the dignity of the hardworking law abiding citizens.when are we going to get answers, and compensation for the distruction caused by abu bakr, and his bunch of clowns,for the damage done to this once beautiful society? what are we going to tell our grandchildren?
48311584Baldwin said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 9:10 AM
AT a young and tender age, he had a pending gun related matter. Now you want to blame the protective service. Mum get over it your son was a hoodlum.
48310974David F said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 9:06 AM
Just like every sad story---Madam do you know who fathered your child(multiple choice) and if you do know who he is, why was he not involved in his upbringing? Seems like all the "bad boys" always hung out with the wrong crowd-- Stop illegitimacy and the crime rate will fall in 18 years
48310799abracadabra said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 8:43 AM
The children not listening to parents or no one, they too stray-way. I have a solution ...but it's a long term plan. Hear what we need to do. Every parents need to educate their children in a different way. It don't matter what religion you are. You need to to start taking your children from as early as when they are babies to your church, mosque, temple or wherever you worship. Children who are brought up in religion generally tend to commit less crimes. They have better values and morals;I know this from experience. The problem is that many parents dont go to worship anyway, so they will have to take this up as a matter of urgency for the sake of their kids, and the nation. Parents, even if you don't like going to worship, then you have no choice. It boils down to you the parent. If you're waiting for society or the politician or school to mould your child, then you're as dumb as your child.
48309584YeaMAN said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 8:34 AM
He was a nice boy!yea I cayh understand why dey want to kill him?. In reality it is the police fault and the courts and his friends and the television and not me his mother. Let me ask you this,did you recieve the spoils of theft?? if he was stealing did'nt you realized he was spending money you did not give to him. Not trying to bash her at a time of grief but this is a classic example of one of our major concerns at this time in TRINIDAD.
48309109trinisadme said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 8:30 AM
I feel for you mother but I knew your son and deep down so did you. He was no angel. Although at 15 he was still a baby trying to be a man. When these children choose to live a life of crime I ask myself do they really care about their loved ones when their tragic demise is almost certainly inevitable because of the way they live. Surely they most know the grief that they will be put on their families from just seeing what is taking place with their peers and yet still they choose to live recklessly.
48308909lookin on said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 8:15 AM
don't blame the system you should be paying more attention to your son .at age 15 he already had matters pending did he just get up one morning and decide to commit these crimes.you should be ashamed .he just got out of prison ,had gun charges .rob a woman ,kept bad company all this at age 15.sometimes as parents don't others but making sacrifices for your children.forget parties ,limes,and spend time with your kids.you should be checking his room regularly and not looking for excuses.
48308319DickTracy said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 8:14 AM
Evidently, the 15 year old with the gun matter in court was resolved. Did you not think that his "company" would silence him?
48308314Anonymous said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 8:04 AM
All behavious start in the home and we as parents see it and some are too caught up in their own affairs and I use that term loosely. to deal with their children, i know people who grew up without fathers and have done well each parent need to play their part to ensure their child is not a burden to society, that's all. I can't even imagine what this woman is going through though. My prayers are with you and all parents who have been through similar situations.
48307939Sandra said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 7:57 AM
It is not the government's fault that these kids go astray. Parents make kids but not their minds. However, we as parents should teach our kids right from wrong and try to help them become productive citizens in our society. It starts from home. If a criminal live by the gun, then he deserved what he got. I know the mother is hurting because her son died, but she should realize that her son robbed and hurt people too. What about the feelings of others? Again, he brought this on himself. He got justice - by the gun!
48307622Karrie said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 7:35 AM
We all want to blame the parents and lack of father figure and all that, but what about peer pressure and the fight to fit in with your friends and not look like a softy because you going to school and doing whats right. There are lot of kids who grow up without a father figure and where are they some are doctors, lawyers and teachers. You make children but you don't make their minds, this child was old enough to know right from wrong and to choose the right part but he choose the wrong part so that's all on him. Maybe his mother was instilling in him and talking to him about going the right way but the life he choose looked better or more glamorous so he choose that part and of course the mother is going to say he was a good boy (story of all mothers of ciminals). But what is a 15 year old doing with pending gun charges, he's a baby, barely got his adult teeth. But i do feel for his mother and it hurts to see a 15yr old gunned down in that manner no matter what he did.
48306739mmj said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 7:33 AM
i rather dance with the devil, than sing with the saints. who r we to judge
48306639Matt said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 7:23 AM
Before you start putting the blame on other people, you should now check his room. Now that he is no longer alive and a home, check and see exactly what in his room you purchased. It's a shame that some parents would not accept blame for their children's actions. He was a good child because you might have been accepting stolen goods. Look lady "be Real".
48306359Hmmmm said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 7:12 AM
I empathize with you. In many families there is always one that seek out negative companions. He was at an age where you could have reigned some force, but you did not know how to do so. Those of you who read this, it is a reminder that the iron glove is better when you could mold your child. It is no panacea, because the child will go the way he chooses, but as mothers we have to pray daily or every second when we have children who despite everything we do, they try to rebel. I pray for you and all mothers because it is not an easy task and there are no groups to give comfort! Think, that God knows best!
48306049Anonymous said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 7:04 AM
In this case those who doh hear does get shoot down
48305854justice said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 7:00 AM
I am sad about your loss seeing that i live in maloney u say that the reason that ur son died is because he limed with bad company but what u really did as a parent when peapole came complaing to u about ur child and the things he was involved in nothing i remembered so stop puting the blam on other people and take responsibility for your action it was leading to this dont act like u dont know,he was robbing all kind of people and u dont know what else he did only 15 years old as i say sorry 4 your loss cause no parent wants to deal with that.
48305739Anonymous said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 6:48 AM
Well said shortman
48305439Woodbrook Boy said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 6:47 AM
Correction on Charges
48305419Woodbrook Boy said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 6:44 AM
At 15 he had gun chrages pending so which meant he was already active in the criminal life. And maybe it was pay back time....I feel for the mom,,That's all.....
48305359Somebody said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 6:13 AM
If the child is a minor, parents should be held accountable for their actions. Is there a law to that effect, if not there should be. I am a single parent of three, 13, 14 and 17 so I know how difficult it is the raise kids. Teach your kids right from wrong and be consistent, this starts from an early age. Communication between parents and their children is also very important. My kids and I have a standing appointment everyday to talk about their day. Parents, make time for your kids. Our youths are dropping like flies and the cause of this stems from the home. I thank God for my parents and the way they raised me.
48304659Spoiler said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 6:06 AM
@ rough, i totally agre with u. Why the mother want 2 blame the police, I don't know. You said your son had a pending gun matter. what u think he did with that gun?? I am certain he did not play play theif and robber with the neighbourhood children
48304544concerned father said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 6:05 AM
I've read people heap blame on parents for their kids shortcomings what of the image provided by the media of politicians on both sides of the government before the courts but yet they are deified and allowed the freedom of appeals and redress before the courts youths make one mistake get caught and their life is over because one stay in our prison will change these young mens entire life most times its for the worst people wake up demand better from our leaders demand better examples for our young men and women fathers get close to your sons from an early age help them become men before they either become someones woman or someones killer
48304504Teach said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 5:02 AM
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I have to say that you are not to be blamed. In this time the youths are not listening and I can assure you that yor son is one of many many young boys GLOBALLY who are in this situation. I know of younger boys who have ended up dead because they were involved in some nature of crime. It seems that these children are resolved that they will die young. They condition their mind to that. It is we the parents and their victims who suffer when they commint their horrendous crimes. As a parent and it is NOT only single parent familieis or poor families who suffer believe me. It is not Africa descent or asian or white or spanish it is ALL races of people. I do not know how to explain what is wrong with with the Global youths of this generation. Some have innocent faces but underneath they are devils. I do not know where the blame lies. Is it a collective blame and responsibility? I dont know what to think anymore. Back to the drawing board for an answer.
48303554dancing said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 4:58 AM
Stop dancing Kamla and PeePee, sober up and start to work on out of hand crime.
48303514watchfultrini said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 4:51 AM
Who doh hear will .........?
48303377dg said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 4:50 AM
i when to school with the mom and she is a great person i am sorry for your lost it hurt me tosee how kids go in the wrong direction we blame the mom where is the father again i am sorry we make our kids but dont make there mind
48303344advice said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 4:10 AM
It is a sad loss for this mother, but the Police should not be blamed. I encourage everyone -including this mother - to tip off the Police when you suspect something, this may save a life, even that of your family.
48302784CC said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 3:29 AM
The pain of this is starting to kick in now. I can't dismiss this situation with a blame game because the facts alligned to his age are just too sobering for me not to pause and take stock. CONCLUSION: we as a society demand that any person seeking the very big responsibility of driving a vehicle must be trained in theory and in practical, examined in both and issued a license; But we allow anybody to raise a child. Which one can cause more damage? We demand that parents train a child to be a merit to society but we don't take into account that some parents can't do what they don't know to do. Time for us to start teaching what clearly does not come naturally to some.
48302084Anonymous said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 3:04 AM
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. PROVERBS 29:15
48301629Gabriel Bharath Sr said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 3:03 AM
At 15 years old he had a real gun.Where did he got the money to buy a gun, or did he got it free.WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE!!!!!!
48301614CC said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 3:01 AM
OK I've shaken it off time for positivity: Mother you deserve Justice irregardless of your sons shortcomings because we as a civil society are responsible enough to recognize that the principle is: a human being's life is valuable and the principle is not relative but applicable to all. The Courts are who we have chosen to decide as a society which individuals should be removed from society. This is not a decision for every Tom Dick and Harry to make.
48301579Anonymous said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 2:48 AM
I am sorry for your loss, Ms. La Borde...but I blame you for not disciplining your son. Why did he, at the age of 15, have a "gun matter penning in the court?" If you have anymore children, please let this be a lesson to them and to you.
48301364shortman said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 2:39 AM
We as a people is the greatest we want to tell this lady all kind of things,but how much of us know our child or children doing wrong but we want to tell this lady s... Now for this mother when he robbed people and come home you used to hide him his time just came ,sorry for your loss but dont call on the police to do nothing the blame is yours. it going to be a hard cross to bear for your lack of parenting
48301182ThatGuy said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 2:31 AM
It is hard to see a parent bury their child. But as a parent one should know ones own child, if he, a 15yr old secondary school student, had a pending gun matter before the court it is hard not to ask whether this is related to what he did outside of school & playing with the neighbourhood kids.
48300999CC said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 2:23 AM
I can't tell if it's the last paragraph or me that's facetious. I'm becoming desensitised. Oh to just have one whole week without death.
48300774pirate said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 2:10 AM
Tough situation, when he picked up that gun there was no turning back. Sorry for your loss mammy. So you want to tell the police something but you feel you can`t...I can tell you what i would do but.......
48300432Andrew said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 1:26 AM
Ah so easy to turn to an imaginary god when times are tough especially subconsciously somewhere knowing that in a country filled with crime, any hint of participation has a high chance of proving fatal. As I've said many times, parents must do their job as parents; make sure your kids understand right and wrong as put forth by society or else this will be the outcome. He probably did get what he deserve, sad but true.
48298984KENNY said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 1:17 AM
Dear Miss La Borde, first of all let me say this, I am sorry for your lost, and may God grant you strength in this hour of mourning. It's very heart-wrenching for any mother to bury their child, especially a 15yrs old who lost his life so violently by the hands of criminals. But his very own mother says he had a pending gun matter before the courts. What else can I say to this grieving mother???
48298739rough said on Saturday, Jul 24 at 1:10 AM
WHAT ABOUT THE LADY HE ROBBED ?HE GOT WHAT HE DESERVED!IF U WANT JUSTICE THEN FIND THE PEOPLE HE HURT, ROBBED AND TRAUMATIZED. ASK FOR THEIR FORGIVENESS!
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