On 17 August 2024, my 75 year-old father was standing on the porch of the house he lived in for over 40 plus years when he was shot by an unknown assailant. He was rushed to a local hospital but the next day, after multiple surgeries, he succumbed to the injuries received in the shooting.

Any donations received will go towards the funeral arrangements, but more importantly to the growing medical bills incurred during his hospital stay.

Although my father did have insurance, the mounting medical bills are quickly becoming overwhelming for my mother, who is on a fixed income.