R.I.P Damilola Taylor

UK NEWS: ENVOY ROLE FROM DAMILOLA TAYLOR’S FATHER

February 5, 2009

Via BBC News The father of Damilola Taylor – the schoolboy murdered in south London in 2000 – is to be Labour’s special envoy on youth violence and knife crime. Richard Taylor has been campaigning against the carrying of knives since his son, 10, was killed as he returned home to Peckham after a day at school. He will liaise with other families who lost relatives in similar circumstances and try to alter teenagers’ attitudes. Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Mr Taylor […]

UK NEWS: MURDERED DAMILOLA TAYLOR’S MOTHER DIES

April 9, 2008

The mother of murdered schoolboy Damilola Taylor has died of a suspected heart attack. Gloria Taylor, 57, collapsed at about 1945 BST on Tuesday while walking with her husband in south-east London, a Metropolitan Police spokesman said. … Continue Reading This is so sad…. 😦 Rest In Peace Gloria.