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Funeral Fund for Maleak Thompson

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You may have heard or seen in the media about the GTA boy who drowned in the Ottawa river (Constance bay), his name is Maleak Thompson. Maleak is like your typical 10 year old boy. Very curious, fun-loving and full of energy. Big on disney movies, video games and outdoor fun. He was a special child too, he's always looking out for those who are younger than him - very caring, loving and responsible.

Maleak lived in Mississauga with his mother, father, brothers as well as other family members.

On Friday, August 5th, 2016, Maleak as well as my other brother and his family came to visit me in Ottawa. I had planned for a day outing at the Zoo. The kids (Maleak and cousins) insisted on a beach outing, and I obliged. What was a beautiful sunny day turned into a horrible nightmare for us. Unfortunately, Maleak drowned.

We hope that through this difficult time we can raise awareness and educate other families, so that no other family would endure our pain and suffering.

This was an unexpected tragedy, and it is hard to ask for financial help, but we need your financial support. Maleak deserves a proper funeral and we simply do not have the monetary means to cover funeral costs. Any help is highly appreciated, please contribute to Maleak's funeral fund.

Our family would like to thank First Responders for all their work and assistance and we also would like to thank all our friends, family and others for encouraging words and support. 

Maleak is such a beautiful soul. He had a bright future and so much potential.

I will miss you brother. All our family will miss you gravely. God's speed. Walk good! For it's night but the sun must rise.

Big bro...bear hug


Media reports:
http://www.ottawasun.com/2016/08/06/child-feared-drowned-in-ottawa-river

http://www.cp24.com/news/toronto-boy-drowns-in-ottawa-river-while-visiting-area-with-family-1.3018411 

http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/constance-bay-residents-call-for-action-after-10-year-old-drowns-in-ottawa-river

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/constance-bay-drowning-sign-1.3710909

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-water-rescue-child-1.3710386

http://toronto.ctvnews.ca/police-investigating-death-of-toronto-boy-who-drowned-in-ottawa-river-1.3018412

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  • Zoe Tate Fielding
    • $100 
    • 8 yrs
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Implicit BP
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Mississauga, ON

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