BASSETERRE, St.Kitts (Friday 16th April 2021)- “Even up to his final moments, his thoughts and concerns were not of himself but that of his children and their well-being.”
Such was part of the recollection of 38-year-old Keon Fyfield of Newton as read from his formal remembrance (eulogy) at his funeral held on at the Wesley Methodist Church Seaton Street in Basseterre on Thursday 8th April 2021.
A Dear Daddy message published in the funeral booklet included the following words: “ You were a big part of our lives. Maybe God was ready for you to go but not us.”
“Most if not all of us here this afternoon would have known Keon in a variety of roles -son, brother, nephew, cousin, father, mentor and great friend but it is the role of father that brought the most joy and happiness to his life. Becoming a father to [names of his five children called]…was his greatest accomplishment . He had a special relationship with all his children not showing any favouritism for either one but continually expressing his love to them in a manner which best suits their needs and personality,” it was also said about the deceased.
Additionally, “Keon was not much for words but his actions and that smile that can light up a room spoke a thousand words and left you feeling the abundance of love that he had for his family and close friends and for that he will truly be missed.”
The deceased’s determination in life was also praised.
“Throughout his journey from adolescence to childhood, Keon was never one to be fearful of experiencing all that life had to offer even though at times the struggles of life would have thrown him some stumbling blocks, his determination to succeed was an inspiration to all who genuinely knew, loved and appreciated him.”
A police press release issued some six days after Fyfield’s burial (14th April) indicated that two brothers from the Stapleton community have been charged with his murder.
They are 22-year-old Dijon Trotman and 21-year-old Divon Trotman.
As reported, Dijon was charged on April 12, and Divon was charged on April 13; both of whom are in police custody.
“The incident occurred on March 07, 2021. Keon Fyfield had been warded at the JNF General Hospital from that date until his death on March 25,” police say.
Via a first police press release dated April 03, 2021, it was informed that an autopsy was performed on the body of Keon Fyfield on March 29th by Resident Pathologist, Dr. Adrian Nuñez who “concluded that death was a result of pulmonary embolism due to prolonged bed rest as a consequence of severe head trauma with cerebral concussion.”
It was also stated that the “Police are investigating the matter.”