Zagersgut: ---- Words cannot describe the pain and grief the mother of Patrison Isarac is going through this past week after losing her 17-year old son in an accident while hitchhiking home last week Wednesday.At the funeral service on Tuesday the mother could not control her pain as she wailed throughout the funeral proceedings. Many times she screamed out in the Creole language. It was indeed an unbearable sight for many parents and the students of the St. Maarten Academy (PSVE).
Her constant wailing brought tears to the eyes of almost every parent and teacher among the mourners. Close friends of Patrison were also seen weeping openly as they saw their friend lying in the white casket.
Patrison's mother was taken to the church by her husband and other relatives clutching her by the arms. During the final viewing she had to be pulled away from the casket as she continued to scream about the loss of her son. Friends and classmates of the late student were wearing tee-shirts bearing his photograph. Some of them were wearing blue tee-shirt with graffiti writings.
Many of the students took photographs with their cellular telephone of their friend and schoolmate as they passed his casket. Many of them said that was one way of remembering one of the kindness young men they ever knew.
A poster with Patrison's photograph was placed at the main doorway of the church for his friends and teachers to autograph.
Patrison was described as being playful, a student who was part of the school football team and a boxing club in French Quarter. The late Patrison was also known as a peacemaker, one that did not like anyone to be mad at him.
The late Patrison also wrote a song to express his true feelings about he felt with everyday life. His song entitled "Hold it Down" was read out loud to the audience.
It was clear from the words in the song that the young man was trying to cope with discipline and the departure of his father from his life. His song spoke of what takes place in a ghetto and how much money and power matters in society. He described the divorce rate and school dropout as the same as the crime rate. It appeared that Patrison found a way to express how he felt when no one listened to him or hugged him through his song.
President of the FAVE board Josianne Fleming Artsen said Patrison just recently graduated from the rebounce program and he was described as being playful yet loving and kind by his teachers and school counselor. Fleming Artsen spoke of the pain the tragic accident has brought on the students of the St. Maarten Academy PSVE as well as his parents and close relatives. She said Patrison was full of life and spirit when he was snatched away.
While the funeral proceeding was taking place at the Zagersgut Adventist Church a fight broke out between some young men in front of the People's Supermarket. One young man was severely injured to the head. SMN News learnt that the fight was among some gang members.
Paying last respects to the relatives of Patrison Isarac were Leader of Government William Marlin, and several persons from the education department and the management and staff of the RBTT bank. The late Patrison was laid to rest at the Cul de Sac Cemetery.