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September 13, 2008
Spragga Benz’ Son Carlton Grant Jnr. Laid To Rest
By: Elizabeth Smith
Carlton Grant Snr., known across the world as Spragga Benz and Sharon Gapoor, today accompanied their son Carlton Grant Jnr. on his final journey.
Laid to rest this morning at a funeral that was very well attended, Carlton Junior, lovingly named Carlyle/Different, was placed in a closed casket with only some family members viewing his body an reacting in utter disdain.
Such a somber occasion it was, as is always the case when a community is faced with the premature passing of its youth. Facial expressions seemingly questioned the tragedy that unfolded at his time of death and the uncertainty of it all resulted in an intensely agonizing aura permeating the entire proceedings.
Weeping openly and even uncontrollably at times, family and friends filed into Our Lady Of Angels Church on Molynes Road at 10:00am. The church quickly filled up with many representatives from the Jamaican and global music fraternities in attendance, including: Nadine Sutherland, Clyde McKenzie, Assassin, Carlene Smith, TOK, Richie Stephens, Copper Cat and Foxy Brown.
An all white dress code was interspersed with Jamaica College (JC) and Camperdown High School uniforms, worn by 17 year-old Carlton’s former school-mates. Described as a bright and well mannered young man, Carlton transferred to Camperdown High School after finishing fourth form at JC.
Spragga Benz rose to the occasion and was able to add his specially scripted song for Carlton to the many musical dedications and other tributes. The choir from Camperdown sang as a teary eyed congregation joined them with hymns like: “Meet Me At The River,” “All To Jesus I Surrender” and “In Your Hands.”
Officiated by the Right Reverend Father Michael Lewis, Carlton’s homegoing ceremony lasted for about an hour and a half. Tributes were offered up by his 6 year-old sister, Chaniel Scott, his cousin, Chantelle Grant as well as his girlfriend, Isheilee Bennett; and another sister Shanice Grant led the attendees in prayer.
Overcome with grieve, Carlton’s mom had to be supported as the funeral procession went on to the Dovecot Cemetery.
Carlton Grant was fatally shot by police bullets on August 24, 2008 and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear as witnesses and police reports are conflicting.
Posted by yardFlex at September 13, 2008 05:58 PM
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Posted by: FRANCESCA
on September 14, 2008 04:23 PM
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OH JESUS...IS SO SAD DIS STORY..!!!
I'LL PRAY FI U DEAR CARLTON JNR..
R.I.P
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Posted by: dgangsta
on September 14, 2008 05:03 PM
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POLICE A JAMAICA JUS NUH HAVE NUTTIN FI DO,, TRUE DEM SUSPECT SAY HIM HAVE GUN PON HIM DEM FYAH SHOT PON DI INNOCENT YUTE,, AND A MEK DI GUILTY A WALK FREELY,,R.I.P Carlton CARLYE Grant Jnr,,:'(
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Posted by: jody
on September 14, 2008 05:21 PM
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dis is so sad. jamaican police r the worst , dats y when they get killed nobody shud ask questions or feel any remorse. had his life not end so prematurely , imagine wat he wud have brought to the entertainment fraternity an jamaica on a hold. may his beautiful soul rest in peace
***sleep with angels carlton**
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Posted by: madman
on September 14, 2008 05:25 PM
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Yardlex. Keep us posted on this investigation.
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Posted by: empress I Menen
on September 14, 2008 05:32 PM
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The police MUST pay for this one.
that was my school mate send out condolance to the family
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Posted by: talia portmore
on September 14, 2008 06:06 PM
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just looking at these pics make me want to cry, i leave everything in jesus hands. although i dont know this young man but i hope his soul rest in peace
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Posted by: DEELISHA
on September 14, 2008 06:13 PM
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Condolences to spragga and his family...such a loss
Just wanted to add that Carlene's last name is not Davis! afta she nuh married to beenie..its smith or the surname of har husband o.k.
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Posted by: Wade Cameron
on September 14, 2008 06:18 PM
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All I can say is Life....R.I.P Carlton..
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Posted by: Jahoski
on September 14, 2008 06:39 PM
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My condolences to the Benz family...Sad that a promising life was "snuffed" out by the police.
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Posted by: Barrington
on September 14, 2008 07:02 PM
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Spraga, be strong! Jus know dat some a dem police boy deh a go dead. Dem like fi prey on inocent people. Anyway Jah a go give dem their rightful reward!
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Posted by: F MARTIN
on September 14, 2008 07:07 PM
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Deelisha,
After them not referring to dancehall carlene...thet are referring to carlene davis the singer.
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Posted by: Cassandra Russell
on September 14, 2008 07:26 PM
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My deepest sympathy to Spragga and Sharon and the rest of family.I can not begin to imagine the pain you all are feeling at this time.I have a son the same age 17 as Carlton Jr and they are in there teen years it get more challenging.Inspite of it all who wants to bury a child,no one.I am in Brampton Ontario and many folks in Canada are following this terrible tragedy to see how it unfolds.Blessings and love you are in our prayers.
SINCERLY Cass
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Posted by: gigglez
on September 14, 2008 07:45 PM
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One should not take a inocent life and expect fi walk round and live NO you don't kill someone and should be living R.I.P 2008 is showing to be a not tooo good year Your Spirit will live on it's better to remember the good times rather than the bad
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Posted by: ladyann
on September 14, 2008 08:05 PM
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the lord gave and he taket. it sad to say he is so young. but time is the master of every thing. dirty cops a go get them day.yes a that me say.me friend u say jah. leave it all to him, he will take care of it all.
the lord gave and he taket. it sad to say he is so young. but time is the master of every thing. dirty cops a go get them day.yes a that me say.me friend u say jah. leave it all to him, he will take care of it all.
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Posted by: J@h$0n
on September 14, 2008 08:33 PM
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Mi nah stop seh it, cauz Senior hear it too...."Yuh see police....MI NUH TRUSS NONE A DEM BWOY DEH RUDE BOY". But watch and see, justice ago dispatch when di lion of judah come lay waste to babylon and dem corrupt system. memba mi tell yuh, nuff a di yute dem ago tek dis lesson well learnt, babylon cyaah lef station widout him helmet again, him haffi pree him headback. prayers and condolences go out to the friends and family.
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Posted by: JANIEL
on September 14, 2008 08:41 PM
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R.I.P, THE PERSON THAT DID THIS TO YOU WILL PAY FOR IT SOONER OR LATER MY HEART GOES OUT FOR THE FAMILY.
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Posted by: petty
on September 14, 2008 09:55 PM
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so sad. i pray for the family. GOD BLESS. R.I.P
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Posted by: petty
on September 14, 2008 09:55 PM
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so sad. i pray for the family. GOD BLESS. R.I.P
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Posted by: Karen
on September 14, 2008 10:48 PM
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My sincere condolences to Spraga and his family. The Lord knows best.
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Posted by: Marissa Jacobs
on September 14, 2008 11:19 PM
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Sppraga I know exactly how you u feel, I lost my big brother and everybody keeps telling me to take it one day at a time but you take it as slow and easy as you can, because when u lose a child you lose apart of urself, and that part will never heal full but with the help of family, friends and good blessing you will be able to get on with ur life.
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Posted by: enigma aka silvera JC
on September 15, 2008 12:22 AM
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yo mi know carly from him inna 1st form,he was more than just a good you...so i know jah has guided him to zion,dont just rest in peace yute..rest by jah's side.."fervet opus in campis"...jah bless the meek and the timid.
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Posted by: Just Sad
on September 15, 2008 12:49 AM
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He was only 17 years old :(
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Posted by: ganjababy
on September 15, 2008 03:15 AM
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How much more innocent yutes, jamaican babylon a go kill off an get wey wid it? Well I hope and pray dat dis time dem don't get wey because witness see and kno wat a gwine and dem talk.A long time babylon a use de law fe kill off people innocent pickney an time fe mek an example of the perpetrators. A hope the commissioner don't tek dis lightly an deal wid de murderers as de would deal wid any other murderer pon de street.
To Spragga and family, my prayers and sincere condolences are with you. May God ease the pain and burden that you are going through at this time.
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Posted by: Lisa
on September 15, 2008 04:56 AM
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My heart goes out to Spragga and his family. Young boy like this killed by police and yet nothing will be done because that is how police them get away with things. Looking at these pictures make me feel like crying because a parent should not be burying their child. RIP Carlton may you spirit guide you family especially you little sister who looks as though she is lost without her big brother. God rest you soul.
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Posted by: winsome
on September 15, 2008 05:17 AM
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MY deepest sympathy to the family of Carlton Jr, my family and myself here in london send our never ending love. As a mother of 3, two boys 1 girl, I do not only see the sorry I also feel your pain my heart goes out to you ,he is gone but never forgotten. as I look at the picture of Carlton face I see love ,joy ,happiness a son a brother an engel and I know is good memories will live on.RIP.Carlton you have a place in our heart ,sppraga we love to bits just continue to be strong and I wish god blessing on to you and the family... love xxx
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Posted by: Anna
on September 15, 2008 06:31 AM
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Spragga, I am so sorry for the loss of your one, May precious memories fill your heart and ease your pain..........R.I.P Carlton.
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Posted by: winsome
on September 15, 2008 07:29 AM
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dear readers as the sadness of a nother enocent young life been taking by the police we need to ask our self are we just going to sit down and let the people them that Jamaican tax payer money is paying there wages just go aroud and kill of the youg inocent youth them ,look at spragga son for examply he got six subject out of seven .we will never no what he was growing up to be as is life been rob by some evil evil careless nasty devil police. Who know maybe he would be th next doctor who might have the cure for cancer ,hiv might even be the next hollywood star for Jamaica. After all what team Jamaica did at the Olypic this is the thank and home comming well come the police of to offer to jamaica ,its an insoult a big disgrace and sadness to all the people of jamaica and all mother and father in the world. If all the readers agree with me the government of Jamaica need to start do drugs test on all the police officer in Jamaica and if any form of drugs in there system they should be charge for it because these police must be under drugs for them to be going around taking all these inocent live .no no more, it sad, sad,sad the police in Jamaica put the gun man them to shame gun man claim they kill there enemy but police kill enocent kids. They can't be trusted with information from wittness .There are big drug seller abroad and in Jamaica, them licky licky them all ways in the rum bar, they all so take people information at the air port and rob people when they come out there on holiday . come on jamaica what kind peace and unity jamaica is going to have if the POLICE is worst than the gun man them .And the next thing what isking fish is doing I would like to know ??
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Posted by: BUNSIE
on September 15, 2008 08:13 AM
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Posted by: The Millers
on September 15, 2008 08:39 AM
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It's amazing how of all police in the entire universe...Jamaican policemen are the only ones who almost always never take a suspect in. I think the reason is that most of them are too corrupt. If even this kid had allegedly fired at them....good heavens..u waan tell me dem couldn't find a way to disarm him and then take him in...they are trained to do that but instead they do otherwise..and that's sadly classified as solving crime. Everytime time these heartless Jamaican policemen take a life, their biggest defense is that "they were fired at". Jamaican policemen are the only ones whose sole aim in the force is to kill. I pray the dear Lord will have his own way with us as a people. Mr Policeman who fired this one or however many bullets to take this life, you will have the MASTER up above to answer to someday. We pray God's blessing and comfort for Spragga, his sister Patsy, Carlisle's mom the rest of the family. R.I.P. Carlisle
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Posted by: marlonex
on September 15, 2008 09:18 AM
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Jehovah be my guidance faith is sufficient for me. RIP to the fallen sons and daughters of the blessed island. We never know what leader has passed on we can only dream of what could have been. To the family of Carlton Grant my greatest sympathies go out to you all.
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Posted by: Dre3000
on September 15, 2008 09:48 AM
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Condolences to Spragga and the family...........RIP CARLTON GRANT JR.
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Posted by: janet
on September 15, 2008 10:00 AM
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From Brampton, Ontario Canada.
Condolences to Spragga and Sharon and their families.Also to the friends of young Carlton. Many young lives have been touched by this tradegy.
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Posted by: Kiss Teet
on September 15, 2008 10:02 AM
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"If even this kid had allegedly fired at them....good heavens..u waan tell me dem couldn't find a way to disarm him and then take him in.."
What kinda idiot statement that? If he fired on the police he got what was coming to him if not it is a tragedy. We don't know what happenned out there so let's not jump on the police.
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Posted by: london gyal
on September 15, 2008 10:04 AM
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This is such a sad story, my heart goes out to Spragga and Sharon you are in my thoughts. May your son RIP.
As for the police in JA that took his life, i believe this was such a unjustfied attack on Carlton Jnr, their behaviour has been disgusting, AND why are they still able to be on duty ! WHAT COMES AROUND GOES AROUND, remember that !
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Posted by: Mill
on September 15, 2008 10:11 AM
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me ago miss me good friend stars. Camperdown nah go be the same with out him. Graduation nah go feel like it beca the man nah go de de
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Posted by: CAROL
on September 15, 2008 10:35 AM
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LOOK HOW MUCH GUN MAN OUT A ROAD A KILL OFF PEOPLE AND THE POLICE CAN CONFRONT THEM BUT THEM FIND TIME FEH KILL GOOD PEOPLE LOOK HOW MUCH A DEM OUT DEH WITH BLOOD PON THEM SHOULDER AND A WALK FREE. SPRAGGA & SHARON KEEP THE FAITH AND BE STRONG BECAUSE NOW A DAYS A NUH REACTION A QUICK ACTION R.I.P CARLTON YUH SON GET A GOOD TURN OUT .
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Posted by: Yard man
on September 15, 2008 10:36 AM
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YardFlex thanks for the pics. Spragga and family, it hard, but mi waan unnu fight it soh dem can send the murderers dem a prison... Jamaicans mek the government hear unnu voice cause it must stop....
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Posted by: kooiki
on September 15, 2008 10:50 AM
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Condolences to Spragga and the family...........RIP CARLTON GRANT JR.
aaannd...........**** di police around di world
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Posted by: high voltage
on September 15, 2008 11:12 AM
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it's sad to to see our young youth go down...even if the kid had allegedly shoot at them......damn in today live's so many people have lost there love one's and it's so hard to say good bye....send out condolence to the family i hope they fight for what they believe in ,if they can get all the evidence to refute those police who killed carlton,that would be exquisite bcuz many people have died and there isn't evidence but yet it pass by like it hadn't happen so it's for we as people male and female boys and girls to stand for whats right....police they all ways seems to be one getting away with impunity
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Posted by: ann-marie
on September 15, 2008 11:31 AM
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condolences to spragga and carlton's family this little angel is sitting on the right handside of jah. The wicked will pay dearly spragga keep the faith. R.I.P. Carlton
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Posted by: kerry from ny
on September 15, 2008 11:46 AM
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this story spread all over the world, its very heartbreaking to loose a child. i am very hurt by this however he is in a better place. my deepest sympathy to the family. may his soul rest in peace. he is sleeping with angles. spragga stay strong, much love
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Posted by: TiTi
on September 15, 2008 12:06 PM
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Jamaica please STOP the VIOLENCE, My prayers goes out to the family. We must pray for a change for JA we are destroying each other. Who taught you to hate one another. Think, educate yourselves to elevate yourselves, it's not just about violence, sex, and music. We are losing too many of our good youth. PLEASE WAKE UP AND STOP THE HATE AND VIOLENCE.
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Posted by: terry
on September 15, 2008 12:16 PM
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i would like to say in god we put our trust an not man the one that take your son life there is a next man wate in to take is life an that is god b strong
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Posted by: terry
on September 15, 2008 12:16 PM
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i would like to say in god we put our trust an not man the one that take your son life there is a next man wate in to take is life an that is god b strong
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Posted by: southy
on September 15, 2008 12:22 PM
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kiss teet we know what happen. de yout get murder. when dem carry him go hospital him have a 45 inna him waist. which man inna shootout, get kill and den put him gun inna him waist. if a man inna shootout and dead de gun ago inna him hand or pon de ground so is either a man kill him and put a gun pon him or if him did have a gun him neva draw it. RIP CARLYLE
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Posted by: REAL YARDY
on September 15, 2008 12:26 PM
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R.I.P.
TEK IT EASY SPRAGGA ALTHOUGH IT RUFF MAY GOD BE WITH U.
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Posted by: REAL YARDY
on September 15, 2008 12:27 PM
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R.I.P.
TEK IT EASY SPRAGGA ALTHOUGH IT RUFF MAY GOD BE WITH U.
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Posted by: TEK-WEH
on September 15, 2008 12:39 PM
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pure so-called bad man ah yard eh...me nuh hear bout no bad man yet ah kick in ah police station door ah look fi de man weh lick off carl jr. headtop...or bomb ah police motorcade, station , or police pon parade...yet man waan kill off one anoda...if unu bad...look fi de man dem weh murda de likkle yout, an SORT DEM OUT
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Posted by: tracey
on September 15, 2008 01:03 PM
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carton jnr rest in peace, them need some big changes in the jamaican system,them need so british police down there to stop inocent people getting kill.what ever u do remember to put god first cos he's not sleeping.god bless
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Posted by: chi chey
on September 15, 2008 01:26 PM
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Yow Dada keep the faith. In life a sacrifice have to be made and more and more it is is our very dear first born who end up being the lamb. Take comfort in the fact that you had the chance to be a part of his life and have a lot of fond memories that can wipe out the ugliness that took place. Weep when you feel like, talk to Carlyle just as you used to and leave everything in the hands of God. The puzzle is now hard to out together, but farther along you will understand. May the Father shine His light upon you, Sharon and the rest of family and give you all the strength to carry on. God's richest blessings my bro.
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Posted by: judge dread
on September 15, 2008 01:30 PM
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love and kind words to spragga and family.
the jamaican poor lice are damn blasted liars. there are test dat can be done to prove if someone recently fired a gun. too much wickedness and corruption in the poor lice force.
again my heart goes out to spragga and family
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Posted by: gigi
on September 15, 2008 01:41 PM
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best wishes to spragga benz and his family may his son rest in peace... its a shame to see what our beautiful country came to be its just heartbreaking to know that we cant trust each other as jamaicans so who can we trust???good luck to all the young ppl out there and trust mi god deh pan wi side..keep di faith spragga
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Posted by: Eh
on September 15, 2008 01:45 PM
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Hope some good music comes outta dis.
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Posted by: simmikip
on September 15, 2008 02:16 PM
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RIF Carlisle.
The police are lying. Listen this. Two men fired at them, how come the other guy that Carlisle was riding with not arrested yet - if THEY were firing at the police.
The police are lying. And they will get what's coming to them.
If he had a gun they could have taken him in.
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Posted by: Reesecup
on September 15, 2008 03:11 PM
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R.I.P. my condolences to the family what tragic and unjust thing.
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Posted by: jamie
on September 15, 2008 03:12 PM
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Rest in peace jnr. Spragga an mrs. Sharon... much love an respect to you an your family. May god be with you. Atleast you have a good angel to watch over you.
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Posted by: Real Talk
on September 15, 2008 03:18 PM
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well dem fi get str88 bullit a su dem do all the time and chat bout shout out dem fi hang by dem dicks and suffer frist
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Posted by: slim d
on September 15, 2008 03:26 PM
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BOY THIS SAD NO BLOODCLATE; I REMEBER MY MOTHER FUNERAL AND IT WAS VERY DREADFUL, THE FAMILY LOOK SO SAD ESPECIALY THAT CUTE LITTLE GIRL SPRAGGY IS HOLDING; MUST BE HIS SISTER, I AM SO SAD JUST LOOKING AT THE PICTURES
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Posted by: NICKIE
on September 15, 2008 03:42 PM
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AS I'M READING THIS I WANT TO CRY AND I DON'T EVEN KNOW THE YOUNG MAN, BUT THE STORY IS EXTREMELY SAD. MY CONDOLENCES TO SPRAGGA AND HIS FAMILY AND ESPECIALLY CARLTON'S MOM I CAN'T IMAGINE THE PAIN OF KNOWING YOU BROUGHT YOUR CHILD TO THIS WORLD WATCHING HIM GROW AND BECOME THE MAN HE'S TO BE ONLY TO BE GUNNED DOWN THE DAY AFTER HIS 17TH BIRTHDAY..I PRAY THAT THESE BABYLON BWOYS DO NOT GET AWAY WITH THIS BECAUSE THIS HAVE BEEN GOING ON TOO LONG AND IT'S TIME THEY PAY FOR WHAT THEY DO!!!!
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Posted by: Shi
on September 15, 2008 04:14 PM
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KISS TEET
His friend that he was with that night talk what happen if u goes on outarod .com or u tube u will see it.
A child with is intelligence do not have time to shot at police he was a well loved child who comes from a very good home who had is second move role and was looking forward to go to University.
de batty boy dem a JA knowin a who have de gun dem N scared a dem n a pick on innocent people child. Time is the master. my heart goes out to the whole family.
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Posted by: Ms. Collins
on September 15, 2008 04:30 PM
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My condolence goes out to Spragga and his friends and family, its so sad to see another youth murdered by the same people who we pay to protect us. Its a pity cops are using there authority and guns to play God. Vengence is the Lord so I pray for Carlton Grant's justice
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Posted by: downtoearth
on September 15, 2008 05:12 PM
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It is sad... R.I.P. Carlisle. Truth be told, they always say, when you digging a hole dig two. I just want you all to remember that a man is only a MAN... before we are nurses, doctors, police, attorneys, murderers, thieves or principals... We are all only man. We don't need to act ignorant... The police is a force not one policeman ot the few that have done injustice to the system... I guess you would all have to have a police in your family to think differently. I guess i must hate all doctors knowing that it was One that killed my cousin.. and that there are many who malpractice and cause others to die or suffer. but i don't, for the sake of the ones who do save lives, and still mean our society good, i don't because we cannot give up hope.
I am just saying all this to say, Cast your burdens, and For those who still believe in God.. Leave judgement to him
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Posted by: D.
on September 15, 2008 05:12 PM
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My prayers goes out to the family and on behalf of myself and my daughter who was in the same class at Stella Maris with Carlton sister Shanice.
Keep strong and keep the faith and my his soul rest in peace.
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Posted by: downtoearth
on September 15, 2008 05:13 PM
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It is sad... R.I.P. Carlisle. Truth be told, they always say, when you digging a hole dig two. I just want you all to remember that a man is only a MAN... before we are nurses, doctors, police, attorneys, murderers, thieves or principals... We are all only man. We don't need to act ignorant... The police is a force not one policeman ot the few that have done injustice to the system... I guess you would all have to have a police in your family to think differently. I guess i must hate all doctors knowing that it was One that killed my cousin.. and that there are many who malpractice and cause others to die or suffer. but i don't, for the sake of the ones who do save lives, and still mean our society good, i don't because we cannot give up hope.
I am just saying all this to say, Cast your burdens, and For those who still believe in God.. Leave judgement to him
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Posted by: gigglez
on September 15, 2008 05:48 PM
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god gave life not for man to take it but when you do something like that i have no mersey for what should be done to them JAMACIA NEEDS CAPITAL PUNISHMENT ITS A MUST
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Posted by: SHOT76
on September 15, 2008 05:52 PM
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YO CARLENE LOOK BIG FAT AND SOUR MI NAH LIE SHE OLD
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Posted by: simone
on September 15, 2008 06:00 PM
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the police in jamaica are really the worst, how can a young man like carlton with such promising future be in wrong, but i give my regards to spragga benz whom i have been a fun of for so long and also to the rest of family. may his soul rest in peace, may he stand by God side on that great day
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Posted by: shaz
on September 15, 2008 06:10 PM
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To southy ...you made a valid point bout the .45 found in the youth waist. If this is true and that gun was planted there by the corrupt police then them best mek sure they get their story right if the case goes to court. coz it all sounds quite suspect to me. Also to tracy.... Jamaica dont need no godamn british police to solve crime in jamaica. The amount of black on blck crime happening here in UK and police cant even solve them - how you think theyre gonna solve murder in JA?? coz thier skin pale?? free up yourself from mental slavry eediat gyal!!
Rest in peace youth....I hope justice will be done - coz God dont sleep.
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Posted by: adrian
on September 15, 2008 06:30 PM
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sorry spragga you are my dj.my heart goes out to you and your family
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Posted by: S~imo@
on September 15, 2008 07:05 PM
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R.I.P Carlyl, this so sad. looking at these pic. makes me want to cry it is so mournful why why why why why why why why why why the babylon boy dem a gwan too bad the youth is so innocent but the boy who do this you better watch you back cause what goes around comes around the little man innocent, Spragga my heart goes out to you and to Mom also and all the other family members...........
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Posted by: MILLER
on September 15, 2008 07:19 PM
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YO SPRAGGA KEEP U HEAD UP LIVE FI U YUTE FROM DI DUNROBIN HIGH FAMILY
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Posted by: xplozion soca band boston
on September 15, 2008 07:58 PM
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condolence to mr.spragga and family
r.i.p. jr.
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Posted by: natty
on September 15, 2008 08:32 PM
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such a great lost... so young
so innocent.
Spragga keep the faith!
RIP Carlton Grannt Jnr
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Posted by: Natty
on September 15, 2008 09:18 PM
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Wipe your tears dear family and friends...
I know it is hard to say goodbye to your love ones...
WE ARE NOT FORGOTTEN, GOD KNOWS OUR NAME!
KEEP THE PEACE.
R.I.P CARLTON
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Posted by: Treasure Grant
on September 15, 2008 09:25 PM
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I pray that this tragedy bring the family closer to Jehovah the true and living God of the universe. Once a person died there isn't any use to pray for the soul. I am in hopes that he repented and God wrapped him in his loving arms. Carlton Grant Sr. and family, the mother of the young man and her family and his friends. Vengences belongs to the creator.
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Posted by: spangler
on September 15, 2008 10:44 PM
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i was reading xnews n spragga n di youth mom a seh di police dem nu stop sen dem treth.is wat wi country coming to afther dem kill di youth dem still a keep up f@#$kry.spragga fi jus spen him money n deal wit the matta
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Posted by: Godschild
on September 15, 2008 10:51 PM
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In God;s name we will trust and just know and realize that gos has is purpose for everything that happens to us i life. where a man journey lies no one knows but the Holy one himself. the person that committed this act ,thier day shall arrive and thier torture will be unexplainable to man . What God see man will never witness but just know that he looks on and all shall pay for all thy iniqities .. may his soul rest in peace until we all meet again .. Look on soldier because we know you are looking down....
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Posted by: Bridgez
on September 15, 2008 11:06 PM
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Sad...Its just so sad, My condolences go out to the families and friends of this innocent boy. I hope God will take him under his wings
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Posted by: Kiss Teet
on September 15, 2008 11:11 PM
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"His friend that he was with that night talk what happen if u goes on outarod .com or u tube u will see it."
I saw it. According to the "eyewitness" the police stopped the two of them, shot Carlton Jr in front of him and then told him to run. Dat mek sense? The man dat just witness you murdering somebody and you let them go? If unnu believe dat foolishness den unnuh dunce.
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Posted by: african love
on September 16, 2008 01:01 AM
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Posted by: mike
on September 16, 2008 02:34 AM
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R.I.P Carlton. The innocent die young, My deepest sympathy to Spragga and Sharon and the rest of family.
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Posted by: tanya
on September 16, 2008 03:53 AM
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Posted by: Supadave
on September 16, 2008 08:26 AM
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I grew up in East kingston spanning maorant bay to rollington town,trodding rockfort to crossroads,and there was a code that i saw on the road.if a police is giving u a search and you are found with a gun in your waist u are a dead man.Thats unproffessional.i witnessed a struggle right in front of my yard one evening on glasspole avenue of such,the only thing is that the youth fought for his life and got away.The police force have to be more qualified,it is so easy to murder a civilian than to do intelligent police work.Intelligent police are out there but they are not on patrol they are in the office.The cycle of hate towards the constabulary force is not going to be broken for a while,as i looked in the little girl eyes crying on spraggas shoulder i can see why this cycle will not end.All i see is the wasted talent of another jamaican youth,if he can pass subjects that means he has interlect,i am sure that spragga wanted him to be all he can be.if he made a bad decision it dosent mean that he should be put to death,did he kill someone?i dont know this youth and i dont know the full story,but who did he kill or maim?To begin to address Jamaica's crime problem it starts with the economy and geared towards the youth.Spragga's son is now part of a broader stats thats eating away our core.The killing and dying of the youths.I used to step in the warika area,nothing serious never killed a fly,fired all kind of guns though,never robbed a soul,but sports and school was more fullfilling so they took me away from the alternative,gave me another direction,government is failing the youths,is thare a comittee on youth and crime?tell me bout it.Spragga.Jah Love.Youth and Youth Jah Love.
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Posted by: Jamrocdiva (Texas)
on September 16, 2008 10:12 AM
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To the family: There is hardly any words that is going to be comforting at this point. You have lost someone that helps to make up the chains of your heart and nothing can mend except the belief that your family was blessed by his presence and that now you have great memories and even though that may sometimes feel insufficient its all u have. I know in my heart the the wicked will not go unpunished and they will pay for this innocent life. Please remain blessed and keep your heads up and the good memories of your loved one alive.
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Posted by: pretty propa
on September 16, 2008 10:36 AM
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carlton we miss you so much and we will always have you in our hearts
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Posted by: romi
on September 16, 2008 11:30 AM
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yow, mi is a college man, and mi kow dah yout yah, the same carlton weh mi use to see an reason wid him bout school. an mi a tell yuh seh di yout have a good head, an mi know seh him fada use to sit him down and lecture him, big up spragga. nowadays di youts dem are target as criminals by the police and right now police nuh stop fi ask question again, its a kill an ask question later business. EVEN IF, di yout inna things wah happen bout arresting an take it to the court. yuh see right now all dem a seh crime out a control, a di same babylon dem weh suppose to uphold the law a do some a dem things yah. and if dem get the system straight, things ago worse. more a wi youts dem a go dead out and sooner or later Jamaica nuh have nuh future.
Spragga, keep it easy, remember seh God nah sleep and right now carlton is safe from dem babylon yah now. The same squadi dem weh a murder ago feel the fire one day. only time will tell. big up yuhself an hold yuh head high same way, life is not over.
R.I.P Carlton Grant Jnr.- J.C. all the way, yuh still one of us, COLOR BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by: REALIST
on September 16, 2008 11:42 AM
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MI SORRY SPRAGGA
MI HOP SOMEDAY SOMEHOW U HEART GET LIGHTER CAH ME KNOW RIGHT NOW IT HEAVY AND NO ONE NAH GI YU DI ANSWER U NEED
WICH IS
Y JAH LET HIM DIE??
A DAT MI WAN KNOW TUU..
IF A NO SOME FOOL POLICE A TEK YUNG LIFE IS A QUACK DOCTOR A GIV CHILDREN WRONG MEDICINE FI A AILMENT WRONGLY DIAGONISED AND DI PIKNY END UP DEAD.
JAH KNOW STAR
HIM BETTER OFF FAR AWATCH FROM A DISTANCE CAH JUST LIKE MI HAVE NUFF QUESTION FI HIM MI KNOW EVERY ONE ELS GOT PLENTY TU ASK HIM
STIL GIVE THAX FI LIFE AND AS HE GIVES AND TAKES
BLESS BE HIS NAME.
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Posted by: juicee
on September 16, 2008 11:50 AM
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It is so, so sad my hearth goes out to the Benz family,also my condolence to the entire family. dem dey police a Jamaica is no joke, them tink sey cause dem a walk wid big gun, them is di man, well them have it all wrong,Jah almighty naa sleep, they WILL get theirs, when dem least expect it. Whey dem no go a jungle, Rema or Tivoli go challenge some a dem bad man dey, I guranteen that they wont, them only prey pon poor little innocent youths, RIP Carlton!!!!
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Posted by: melissa
on September 16, 2008 12:43 PM
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after reading all this, its just so sad how a young man life is taken by another police. they deserve to pay. jamaican police are a bunch of wicked people they will even set u up and get you killed. rest in peace carlton
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Posted by: marlene,cutie,nadine
on September 16, 2008 02:38 PM
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Sharon, take comfort in the Lord, someday we will understand what happen, Spragga be strong, give the vibes in your music
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Posted by: Denise
on September 16, 2008 03:29 PM
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I know Carlton not to talk to but we used to take the same transport in the morning from Belgrade
(Mark's bus). He was a very quiet young man, It brought tears to my eyes when I frist read the article in the Star. This is such a sad moment for all of us who knew him.
R.I.P Carlton
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Posted by: toya
on September 16, 2008 03:38 PM
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Condolences to Carlton's family.... R.I.P.
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Posted by: JPowell
on September 16, 2008 03:40 PM
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Sharon, Spragga, Shanice,Chaniel, Chantelle, Aunty Moy and the rest of the family, may God continue to comfort you in your time of grief. We knew Carlton as a very affectionate and respectful young man. If only everyone else knew the Carlton we knew. The Carlton who love hug up and always a beg fi him friend them when them in trouble with their parents. The nice, nice bwoy whey police murder. As his aunt said, "may those policemen be haunted until they confess the truth and may their families see them for what they are." Nothing that we can do will bring Carlton back but I want his name cleared. He was not a gunman or a criminal.
Love,
The Powell Family
St. Andrew, Jamaica &
Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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Posted by: Nadine
on September 16, 2008 04:23 PM
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RIP Carlton
Spragga bless up and keep strong and for the Mom God bless you Ms Sharon and know that your son was a blessing..........I am so sorry for their lost.......this is so sad.
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Posted by: my love
on September 16, 2008 05:29 PM
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i want you back carlyee.......y'd you have to go. i miss you dearly
i lovee you
=/
I Feel it for the and the I loved ones.
One Love
R.I.P.
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Posted by: frano mother,sisters and brotherr
on September 16, 2008 06:07 PM
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On behalf of the Mckoy family we send our heartest sympathy to you on the death of your son.I can imagine what you all are going through because you know we have been there and know how it feels to loose a child.God is always there and we know he is with you and your family so be of good courage and god bless you and your
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Posted by: Bunche
on September 16, 2008 06:24 PM
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Posted by: TAMEKA
on September 16, 2008 06:26 PM
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I DONT EVEN KNOW YOU OR YOUR SON PERSONALLY BUT LOOKING AT THE PICS AND READING THE STORY BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES, JUST WANA SAY RIP CARLTON JR AS FOR YOU SPRAGGA HOLD HOLD THE FAITH.HAILE SELASSIE THE FIRST
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Posted by: Edi
on September 16, 2008 08:19 PM
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I wish persons who never met Carlton would leave him with some semblance of dignity. "Judge not lest you be judged". Just note that the youth in this country have been traumatized by this tragic occurrence and they are hurting. No one in Government or the security force has stepped up to try and alleviate their pain.
Pray for the family and ask God's help in bringing justice to the fore.
I see children in pain daily as a result. Think on this. His parents loved him and will continue to hurt and suffer until time helps them to heal. So please those who have nothing good to say keep it to yourselves.This child was a positive influence on all persons he met.
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Posted by: sad
on September 16, 2008 09:53 PM
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It's always very sad when a child dies, but what is most sad in this case is how the child died at the end of the day carlton was still a child and i think something should be done to these dunce head police who we call protectors action needs to be taken!! if the boy even had a gun in his possession they could have taken him in as we know they are suppose to do they didnt have to kill him!! dats why when mi hear seh dem kill the pussy dem mi nuh sorry fi dem nor dem family cause dem jus abuse dem powa dem nuh different from the man dem whe a rape an rob the only difference is the pussy dem wear a uniform dem fi dead!! R.I.P. you sweet child dem ago get what coming to dem!!
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Posted by: Winsome Robertson Green
on September 16, 2008 11:10 PM
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As a mother, I feel utter sadness for the parents of this young man - Carlton. It is indeed sad. My prayer goes out to the family and friends who had the pleasure to have known him.
Best regards and much respect!
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Posted by: Blessed Love
on September 16, 2008 11:13 PM
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Yardflex a the realest thing! Maximum respect for giving us some coverage on Carlyle's funeral . Jah Bless. Spragga keep yuh head up! Wish I could turn back the hands of time mi friend, trust mi!
Guidance and Jah Bless
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Posted by: Cordy
on September 16, 2008 11:16 PM
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My condolences goes out to Spragga Benz and his wonderful family.
Life is not fair and this just shows how many dirty police they have out there, they know it is not right but yet they still do it.
Don't worry the good lord never sleep and they shall pay for what they did to ur son.
Stay strong
Bless
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Posted by: Debbian
on September 17, 2008 03:04 AM
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It's a very sad event. My prayers are with the family. RIP.
So sad, he's just 17. Stay strong Mr Benz,
Jah guide yuh...
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Posted by: yaki kadafi
on September 17, 2008 10:52 AM
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these cops turn this shit in some shota shit. fuc dem pigs
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Posted by: English Empress
on September 17, 2008 01:53 PM
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What a loss, readin this and i am crying i dont know him nor his dad, but i like his music, may god bless his soul> how long will the jamaican government sit back and let these spivs that are called police take innocent citizens life and they do nothing about it, the other half of the population pay taxes to pay these animals.
Jamaica wake up and do more for the people and let the world see that we are not just murderers.
May His soul rest in peace with the lord and his family find peace oneday and the culprit be caught.
Bless
English Empress
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Posted by: Dainty
on September 17, 2008 02:22 PM
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Sharon baby trust in the Lord for only He can give joy that the world can't give,He alone can give peace that the troubles of this world cannot take away. So right now I know that He is drawing closer and closer to you. God loves you and I love you and Spragga stay strong.
R.I.P. Carlton
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Posted by: Junie
on September 17, 2008 02:37 PM
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Although I do not know Carlton Jr but fact still remaim my heart is broken knowing that such a young life is waisted. When is the people and the Police is going to get it that the real World does not behave like that. Is time ALL JAMAICAN'S come together and shout out loud ENOUGH,is ENOUGH. "Overcome fears with courage"
My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Peace.
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Posted by: Simone
on September 17, 2008 02:59 PM
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It is bad to know that I live in Jamaica and heard about this for the first time today September 17. God is not sleeping and those responsible will pay. Mr. Grant and family, cheer up and all the best.
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Posted by: Kads
on September 17, 2008 06:16 PM
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jah kno...its so sad he seem so sweet..and jamaicans wonder y dem kill police.some a dem too bad mind & wicked dats y some a dem fi dead...RIP Carlton...<3
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Posted by: venessa
on September 17, 2008 07:41 PM
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carlton one of my pass school friends at camperdown i will always miss u r.i.p god have a plan 4 dem police deh wat tek yo life mi still cant believe how dem tek yo innocent life mi ago always love yo
ME CANT MAKE NO SENCE
OUTTA THIS YAH DEATH
YAH BUT INNA ENGLAND
ONE MAN HAD A PC A BOARD INNA HIM HAND AND DEM THINK A GUN AND KILL HIM YRS AGO AND THE PC WAS IN THE WRONG
DEM SHOULD NOT FIRE TO KILL IF DEM
NU SURE, THERE SHOULD BE ANOTHER WAY FOR DIS ARMING
WITH OUT SHOOT DEN THINK LATER
LATER TOO LATE FE THE WOMAN AND THE
MAN CHILD
SHERON AND ME ARTISE SPRAGGA
MEMBA THE TUNE
ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL
A DAT WE SAY RED SQUARE NO RED CARPET
REST IN PEACE SON.
MY TEARS OF SORRY AND HEART OF LOVE TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
HOW DO WE EXPLAIN THIS TO OUR YOUTHS ABOUT POLICE WHO ARE THERE TO
SERVE AND PROTECT
NONSENCE
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Posted by: Nicky
on September 17, 2008 08:34 PM
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Sharon, Robi-Ann, and other membersof the family, it is with deepest regret to have lost such a dear young man. Be strong in the Lord and pray for the other innocent people. I hope justice will be served. God bless you all.
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Posted by: Idiot Thing
on September 17, 2008 09:48 PM
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Mi don't understand the system inna Jamaica! When this first happened a friend of my commented, "a dat a the Jamaica whey you love?" and mi say yes, cause mi love Jamaica to the max! But now, mi nuh know! I read in the x-news that the police dem are sending threats to Spragga and a meck dem dirty remarks to the man. How heartless can the crotchess police dem be......where is the justice for the innocent citizens of Jamaica?
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Posted by: brutalbraf
on September 18, 2008 01:42 AM
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even if carlton had a gun on him the police had no right to shoot / kill him. In their report they said that when he and his colleague were summoned to stop they did. So I still can't understand why they shot him. It is so sad
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Posted by: gismo
on September 18, 2008 01:53 AM
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Ey likkle bloodclaat Kiss Teet, wa mek yu nuh stop chat peer fukry an go sidung. Carlyle a mi blood and di fukry weh yu a chat she nah mek sense!
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Posted by: FYAHMAN 2
on September 18, 2008 10:02 AM
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BREDREN SPRAGGA MY CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS..BUT THIS IS THE TIME TO HOLD ON EVEN STRONGER TO RASTAFARI AND SING SONGS WID FEELING AND CONVICTION,THIS MAY BE TURNING STAGE OF YOU LIFE TO TAKE YOURSELF AWAY FROM THE TINGS THAT HURTING AND LET YOUR VOICE AND VIBES SHOOT STRAIGHT UPPA ZION...I STILL AM WAITING FOR THE I SO MAKE THAT SPIRITUAL MUSICAL TRANFORMATION I SAW CAPLETON,BUJU BANTON MADE SINCE YOU FROM THE OLD SCHOOL INNA WAY.STAY POSITIVE AND FOCUSED AND REMEMBER WHEN YOU BLIND BABYLON KNOW YOU AH GO SRTAY BUT WHEN YOU FREE UP TO RASTAFARI THAT IS WHEN THE REAL TESTS AND TRIALS COME.BLESSED LOVE
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Posted by: waj
on September 18, 2008 10:19 AM
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RIP Carlton. Hold the faith Spragga, Sharon, other relatives and friends. What strikes me was the lack of support from the music fraternity. Big up those who gave support. We will not fight this monster until we bond together and support each other. United we stand divided we fall
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Posted by: Dwayne
on September 18, 2008 10:44 AM
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Spragga sorry fi hear that man i guess he`s been taken home a bit early but life is so uncertain we all feel the pain and it put tears in mi eyes to hear that but hold firm and do the things them that you do peace mi brother big up i`m out
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Posted by: BRITISH
on September 18, 2008 11:09 AM
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THE CAMPERDOWN FAMILY IS IN GREAT MOURNING 4R SPRAGGA AND CARLTON R.I.P. WE ALL MISS U, NUFF LOVE
Bwoy dis is very sad. Mi really feel it when mi hear seh a entertainer or entertainer family member get kill. May Jah give strength to Spragga, Sharon & di rest of the family. R.I.P. Carlton Jr.
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Posted by: stacy
on September 18, 2008 11:43 AM
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terrible sorry another young brother had to die by the hands of the gun/law.it is still murder even if a police kill him.praying for the family.hope justice prevails.god naw sleep.know its hard but keep the faith.
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Posted by: junior
on September 18, 2008 02:27 PM
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R.I.P mi thugs may god bless you
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Posted by: Latoya-gaye
on September 18, 2008 02:53 PM
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God be with carlton's family. Dem likkle police batty bwoy ago pay. God answers all prayer's... nuff love spragga
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Posted by: junior
on September 18, 2008 03:08 PM
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R.I.P MI THUGS AND MY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FREINDS. IT LOOK VERY BAD TO SEE SUCH A YOUNG YOUTH JUST DROP OUT SO AND TO SEE THAT CUTE LITTLE GIRL CRYING IT MUST BE R BROTHER IT MEK MI FEEL BAD AS A YOUTH BUT LIFE GOES ON SO TO THE FAMILY YOUR GONNA SMILE AGAIN JUST REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD THAT HE HAS DONE INT HE PAST LIFE.
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