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Christmas cheer for Buxton’s youngest crime wave victims
For the past five years, a few thoughtful citizens have been rendering assistance to children from Buxton who lost their fathers during the horrendous 2002-2006 crime wave.
And this generosity has continued during the Christmas season, with the benevolent citizens handing over gifts to children from the once-troubled village.
Instrumental in this venture is Cyrus Boyce, a Buxton resident and friend of slain political activist Ronald Waddell. Also involved is Barrington Braithwaite, writer, artist and folklorist, and several others.
According to them, many of the youths lost their fathers, either by death or imprisonment during a period when the village was engulfed in violence and under constant surveillance by the country’s armed forces.
Fascinated with their toys
Mr. Braithwaite said that it was the concern of Mr. Boyce that several of the youth’s had been left without a father figure. The aim of yesterday’s venture is to bring the Christmas spirit to the children and to show them appreciation.
While the annual treat normally caters for 150 children, at least 200 children enjoyed refreshments, toys and other treats. Mr. Braithwaite said that the group normally hosts their event on the Sunday before Christmas and often have a massive turn out at the Friendship Primary School.
The group thanked private persons who contributed donations.
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