Police Probe Sudden Death Of Infant On VG
BVI Platinum News
Updated: January 17, 2013 1:43 pm AST
Published: January 16, 2013 5:54 pm AST
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The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has launched an investigation into the sudden death of an 11 month-old male infant in Virgin Gorda this morning, January 16.

According to Police, the deceased, Jakewon Pompey was taken to the Iris O'Neal Clinic by teachers of a childcare centre on Virgin Gorda after he appeared to be having difficulty breathing.

Efforts to resuscitate the child at the clinic were unsuccessful.

Police indicated that the infant was pronounced dead at 9:50am.

The Coroner was informed and a post-mortem is to be scheduled.
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Mother | Report Abuse
I too lost my baby boy. My heart greives for the family of this little angel. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of deep sorrow. May you find comfort in your memories of him. I share your pain. Take comfot in this poem.

If tears could build a stairway,
And memories were a... more
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With sympathy | Report Abuse
I extend sincere condolences to the family of this precious baby, especially his parents. Do find comfort in the countless moments of joy that Jakewon undoubtedly gave you during his brief sojourn here. May God guide and keep you in this difficult time.
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~God Knows Best~
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A mom | Report Abuse
Sad, so sad.
January 16 at 8:03pm  |  Like ▪ 5 People like this.   Dislike
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unknown | Report Abuse
WoW ! RIP Jakewon ... so young
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