I Saw Him Lying There: A Mother’s Plea After a Tragedy in Ferry written by Kenniesha Burrell
Ferry, St. Andrew — I didn't know his name. I had never met him. But I saw him lying there. A child — an innocent, 11-year-old student — on the side of the road, his school uniform still fresh from the day. His little body still. His life forever changed — or lost — in a moment that should never have happened. As a mother, witnessing that scene has left a mark on my heart I may never fully recover from. But if it’s this painful for me, imagine what his mother must be feeling right now. There are no words deep enough to hold that kind of pain. This is not just about one family’s heartbreak. This is about all of us — as a community, as a country. We all share a responsibility to protect our children. Today, I am speaking not just as a witness, but as a mother, and on behalf of mothers everywhere who know what it is to pray your child makes it home safely. 🚸 A Call to Motorists: Slow Down. Pay Attention. To the motorists — please, please observe the speed limits , especial...