Ann James and Linda Ramdeen (Chris Doucette QMI Agency/Sunmedia)
I met these moms last weekend at the memorial service for Jarvis St Remy's one year anniversary. Mothers, get your appeals and messages out. Keminications offers free PR services for crime victims. Crimestoppers is a partnership between police, public and media. We are in this together.For the first time in more than a quarter of a century Linda Ramdeen and Ann James won’t be able to enjoy a Mother’s Day hug from their sons, Brandon Ramdeen and Andy James, because they were both stabbed to death after a boat cruise in Toronto’s harbour in 2009.
The two pals were on board the Enterprise 2000 with hundreds of other Grenadian-Canadians. Andy was dancing on the ship’s deck with his girlfriend of more than two years when her jealous ex and his friends allegedly began harassing her.
There was a scuffle but it was quickly broken up. Ann believes her son likely thought that was the end of it.
But when the boat docked at Polson Pier early that morning and Andy made his way to his car, he was jumped by several men and stabbed.
Brandon saw what was happening and rushed to his friend’s aid only to be attacked and stabbed as well.
In the wake of their deaths, a beautiful friendship has blossomed between Ann and Linda, one born out of need and understanding.
On June 21st 2010, I will be holding a news conference in Toronto for these two moms to announce an educational trust fund to support another child. Stay tuned for times and location. Special thanks to Chris Doucette for shedding light on these moms and writing such an excellent story on a VERY TRAGIC situation. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ann, Linda and their families as this tragic anniversary approaches.
Read more...in the Toronto Sun Sunday May 9th edition.
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