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dbaldeh
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 Posted - 13 Apr 2007 : 02:35:07
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BREAKING NEWS
GAMBIAN DIED A TRAGIC DEATH IN MOTOR VICHICLE ACCIDENT
By D. Baldeh Seattle, WA
(Seattle), A Gambian National by the name of Fa-Bakary Njie died a tragic death early Monday morning April 9, from a motor vehicle accident. Fabakary 36, a Gambian citizen living in Seattle Washington was on his way to work early Monday morning when he collided with a dump truck around 7am. He was pronounced death at the scene according to king County sheriff’s spokesman Stg. John Urquhart.
News of Fa-Bakary’s death reached the Seattle community early Tuesday morning when another Gambian national called one of the leaders in the community to report a possible involvement of a Gambian in a car crash during the early Monday morning rush hour. The victim was transported to Haberview Medical Center in Seattle where he was later identified as Fa-Bakary Njie.
The news of Fa-Bakary’s passing shocked the Seattle community and members of his family living in Madison Wisconsin. Soon after the news spread in the community like wild fire and many inquired about the identity of the victim and what they could do to help. Friends of Fa-Bakary and leaders of the Seattle Gambia Association immediately started to coordinate the community to gather resources to help transport the body back to the decease’s family in the Gambia.
Several hundred Gambians and Fa-Bakary’s coworkers gathered in a hall on Wednesday evening April 11, to pay respect to the decease and donate funds for the victim’s funeral arrangements here and in the Gambia.
Many acquaintance and close friends of Fa-Bakary described him as a pious Muslim; intelligent, brilliant, and hardworking individual. One of Fa-Bakary’s supervisors at work described him “He always had a bright smile and a great attitude, and he will be missed very much by all who had the opportunity to know him”
Fa-Bakary is originally from Nuimi AlJamdu – Upper Nuimi district North Bank Division. He attended Nusrat High School in the late 80s and proceeded to St. Augustine’s High School to complete his Advance Level Studies. He did extremely well and had a distinction in his Ordinary level Examination (GCE). After completing his Advance Level studies from St. Augustine’s, he was awarded a scholarship to study in India. He completed his Masters degree in Business Finance and Accounting and returned to Gambia. He taught at Nusrat High School and later work for the Audit Department before moving to Printing Department in the Gambia.
Fa-Bakary migrated to the United States few years ago where he briefly stayed in New York, and then went to live with his uncle Abdoulie L. Drammeh in Madison Wisconsin where he stayed until his move to Seattle about six months ago.
Speaking to his Uncle Mr. Drammeh earlier, he described Fa-Bakary’s death as a tragic and devastating lost for not only his family and friends, but for the entire Gambian Nation. He said Fa-Bakary was one of the most brilliant young intellectuals Gambia ever had. He further described Fa-Bakary as respectful, pious and family oriented. “He loves his family and was always in touch”. He is survived by both parents who still live in their native village AlJamdu in Nuimi.
If anyone wants to donate funds to the cause of Fa-Bakary’s funeral you can deposit funds to a checking account # 646-32-664, Bank of America. The account is open by one of the decease’s close friends Dawda Jabang who is doing an incredible job in coordinating the transportation of the body back to Gambia. The family wishes to thank all those who have taken their time to pay respect to the decease. Thanks to the Seattle Gambia Association and the entire community in Seattle. May his soul rest in perfect peace!!!
Note: Photos taken at the crash site: Courtesy of the Seattle Times
http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis.cgi/web/vortex/display?slug=crashbrief09m&date=20070409&query=Accident+on+Bothell+way
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 13 Apr 2007 : 03:04:58
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| This is a very sad event for the family and the Seattle Gambian community. Please extend my sincere condolences to the family of the deceased. May Allah (SWT) grant him Jannah. |
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concort
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Posted - 13 Apr 2007 : 05:00:36
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| Dbaldeh, thank you for sharing this tragic and sudden death of one of our fellow Gambian National. I pray that Allah's blessings and mercy be upon him and grant him a perfect resting place in paradise. I also praying for the deceased family members as they go through this very trying time. |
As Salamu Alaikum Waramatullah Wabarakatu |
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Santanfara
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Posted - 13 Apr 2007 : 07:14:12
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| may Allah grant him jannah .amen.this is a big loss . |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
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kayjatta
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Posted - 13 Apr 2007 : 08:22:00
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Dbaldeh you are kidding me! This is unbelievable! Fabakary and I went to the same primary (elementary) school and while he was doing his A-level at Saint's I was doing mine at Gambia High school. I know him well and all of his family in Niumi.
This is an incredible loss.
May he rest in peace , and my prayers with his family , especially his brother Manlafi Njie (aka. BBC). |
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ylowe
USA
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Posted - 13 Apr 2007 : 08:47:55
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| May his soul rest in perfect peace and may all the gambians away from home return home alive. AMEEN |
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MADIBA
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13 Apr 2007 : 11:22:34
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This is indeed very sad. I knew Fa-Bakry. We were in the Sixth Form together. WE fondly called him Faks. Oh My God! Very jovial and very brilliant. I have not seen him though since he left for India.
May Allah grant him Jannah. May his Family get the fortitude to stand the irreparable loss. |
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Karamba
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13 Apr 2007 : 14:30:37
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May the Almighty grace his soul the blessing of every glory in heaven. To the family and friends, sincere prayers to you all so that the supreme giver provides to have his unfinished wishes granted while we all bear the great loss of a noble citizen. |
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mansasulu
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Posted - 13 Apr 2007 : 14:40:35
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| Inna Lil'lah Wa ina Ilaihi rajioun... |
"...Verily, in the remembrance of Allâh do hearts find rest..." Sura Al-Rad (Chapter 13, Verse 28)
...Gambian by birth, Muslim by the grace of Allah... |
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