Marigot: --- It was heart wrenching to see how the parents and grand parent of murder victims Nejumbia and Ronelia Fleming had to deal with their parting yesterday at the Roman Catholic Church in Marigot. Relatives of the victims dressed mostly in white, wearing a tee-shirt with Nejumbia and her baby daughter printed on it. Inside the white casket was the 21 year old mother whose life was snatched away clutching her 15 month old daughter as relatives and residents paid their last respect.
As mourners came in for the viewing there were loud screams at time, while some just stood there looking at how the family members were holding up. Standing next to the casket was Nejumbia grandmother Mrs. Millicent Fleming, looking strong as she organized the funeral proceedings. But Miss Millie as she is fondly called heart was broken beyond repair.
Attending the service was leader of government Sarah Wescot Williams and President of the Collectivity Frantz Gumbs. Her mother Nancy Fleming was seen fighting back tears, as she knew that was the last time she was going to see her daughter and granddaughter who was described as joyful person that was full of life. Her co-workers described the last thing event Nejumbia encouraged them to attend and how enjoyable it was not knowing it was the last time they were going to see her alive.
Her father Denis Aventurin in a very emotional speech said that his daughter was raised by a wonderful woman who taught her everything about life and decency. He gave credit to Nancy's husband who replaced him since he was not there to raise his two daughters whom he described as lovely children. Aventurin said that many men today only know how to have fun and not take up their responsibilities or give credit where it is due and most of all they simply don't know what is Agape love which is to love unconditionally. "Men today don't want to work, and care for their children instead they just want women to do the work and even give them monies. Only a few weeks ago I spoke to Nejumbia and her boyfriend about true love "agape love" but the news I got after was not one to receive at 5 am in the morning.
The bereaved father said that he already has forgiven the killers who snatched away the life of his daughter and granddaughter but these killers would have to learn how to seek that forgiveness since there is no forgiveness when one snatches away ‘a lamb of god".
Several persons and mainly close friends gave tributes mainly to encourage the family to move forward knowing that Nejumbia and her baby daughter is in a better place with God.
At the close of the service the mourners many of whom could not find a space in the church marched through the streets of Marigot to the Sandy Ground Cemetery.