The Late David Njoroge Githiiyu aged 15 who committed suicide after a botched school trip.
THE STORY IS AS WRITTEN BY DAVID NJOROGE’S OLDER SISTER-ROSEMARY.
My name is Rosemary Githiiyu. I’m in my senior year of high school, so you can imagine how rough this year is. I was born in Kenya, Africa. My parents brought me and my little brother here 10 years ago.
On this New Year which I thought would be a new year and a wonderful one at that, I lost my little brother at the age of 15. His name is David Njoroge Githiiyu. Due to peoples ignorance he took his own life. This all started the morning of January 13, 2011. He was supposed to be on a field trip to visit U.C.F in Orlando. We were running a little late, and when we got there the bus was taking off. My brother was talking to his classmates to tell the teacher to stop because we were right next to them. My mother tried everything to stop the bus even after numerous honks it still didn’t stop.
After David got frustrated, he hung up the phone and started crying. He was looking forward to the trip and was very disappointed as an aspiring engineer. He decided not to go to school and stay home. That same morning my mother had to go get my 3 year old brothers immunization records for day care. My mom asked David to go with her but he refused. Two hours later my mom found David’s body hanging with a belt around his neck in the kitchen. Her heart dropped and tears flowed uncontrollably. All this happened while I was in school. During 4th block at 1:43 pm I got a text message from my father which was weird. After reading the message “rose please ride the bus there has been an emergency at home” my heart dropped and I didn’t know why. When I got home my dad told me the news and I just couldn’t comprehend it… I still can’t right now.
This all feels like a horrible nightmare. All this could have been prevented if they could have let my brother on that bus. Suicide happens amongst a lot of teens but I would have never expected it to be my brother. I write this letter hoping for peace and justice because of ignorant people. I just think of what he would have become because he was an intelligent young black male. This happened out of nowhere we are lost in confusion and
pain.
I cry myself to sleep knowing that my senior year will not be the same. My brother won’t see me getting ready for prom or GRADUATING or even walking down the aisle on my wedding day. I loved him very much and he will always be in my heart I miss him every single day that goes by and wish he was here with us.
7/16/1995- David N. Githiiyu was born in Molo, Kenya.
1996- David was baptized
-David and his parents moved to Naivasha, Kenya.
1998- David joined kindergarten.
2000- On Sept 26 David and his parents moved to Jacksonville, Fl U.S.A.
Oct-David continued kindergarten here in Jax at Beauclerc Elementary School.
2001- David started 1st Grade at Beauclerc Elementary School.
2004- He transferred to Normandy Village, where he was selected to become a safety patrol.
2006- David went to Kirby Smith Middle School where he won numerous medals for Reading, Math and Science also most outstanding ELA student on the pioneer team.
2009- David joined Robert E. Lee High school until he met his death on 1/13/11.
He participated in the Northeast Florida Regional Science & Engineering Fair on February 15-17, 2009 and got a certificate of achievement for a junior engineer.
David was an obedient son and student with good academics, his dream was becoming an Engineer. David was second born in the family of Mr. and Mrs. Githiiyu.He leaves behind a loving sister Rosemary and a young brother Corey. He loved challenging issues especially when selecting which project to do in school. Never accepting defeat he too challenged his older sister Rosemary. When he got a “C” on his report card he would hide it from her because they were always in competition on who is going to get better grades, forgetting they are not in the same grade. He made all of us proud always striving for greatness he will be truly missed.
May God rest his soul in the internal place.
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT
We regret to announce the passing away of David Njoroge Githiiyu, who was fifteen years old. He was a student at Robert Lee High School.
The late David is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ayub Njoroge of Jacksonville, FL. Prayers and fundraising activities are taking place it at their home:
2461 Sharon Lake Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32210.
Any support, donation and prayers that you can give to the bereaved family is heartily appreciated.
If you would like to get more information about the prayer meetings, attending the wake and the funeral arrangements, please feel free to contact Martin Kabaki at : 904. 236. 9966
So far, we have not been able to raise the whole amount of $8000.00 that is needed to put the late David to rest. We are gladly accepting any financial contributions. Any checks can be made out to the late David’s dad, Ayub Njoroge.
We are also accepting credit card payments and work with you in any format you may be able to give and of course any amount, as we know that thoughts count but support works.
Please visit our website www.davidgithiiyu.org for more information or to make a donation. All donations will be processed on a secure page and your information will not be shared with anyone whatsoever. If you already have a PayPal account you can make the payment to ayunjoro@yahoo.com
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If you are writing a check, please make it out to AYUB NJOROGE. We have also opened account where you can deposit your donation which is:
Bank: Bank of America
Account Name: Ayub Njoroge
Location: Account opened in Jacksonville, Florida
Account#: 898043115685
We are also accepting CASH donations. If you have any question, please feel free to contact Martin Kabaki at 904 236 9966.
UPDATE: FUNERAL PROGRAM/APPEAL FOR FUNDS FOR THE BODY TO BE RELEASED
We would like to thank the Kenyan community for your continued support that you have given Ayub Njoroge’s family after the passing of the beloved son David Githiiyu as a result of bullying at Robert Lee high school where he was a sophomore.
· We have created a website which is http://www.davidgithiiyu.org where we have posted David’s story. Please spread the word to all your friends on Face book, etc
· We still have not raised enough money to cover the funeral expenses and we are short by $2, 000. Please email the above website link to all your friends and relatives and ask them to contribute if possible. On the website, they should be able to make an online donation and we are even accepting any Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, etc
· We will be meeting today Tuesday, January 18 at Njoroge’s house for our final prayer meeting. The house address is 2461 Sharon Lake Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32210
· Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 19, is when we will have the Wake or the body viewing at the funeral home’s chapel. We are asking all Kenyans to come and give the family your support at the Wake and we will be meeting at the funeral home at 5pm tomorrow. The address to the funeral home is as follows: C.L. Page Mortuary, 3031 Moncrief Road, Jacksonville, FL 32209
· The burial ceremony is planned for Thursday, January 20 and the program is as follows:
11am – We invite you to join the family at the funeral home at to pick up the body
Noon – Procession departs from the funeral home on Moncrief Road for Church.
12.30pm – Arrival at church which is First Coast Baptist Church, 7587 Blanding Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32244 where the ceremony will be conducted by Pastor Richard Edwards.
12.45pm – Everyone to be seated for service to begin.
2pm –End of service.
2.05pm – Procession leaves the church to go to the cemetery which at Jacksonville Memorial Gardens on 111 Blanding Blvd. Orange Park, FL 32073.
2.30pm – Procession arrives at cemetery.
3.30pm – Vote of Thanks marks end of burial ceremony.
For any question or for more information, please call Martin Kabaki at 904 236 9966.
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