| Location | London |
| Age | 18 years |
| Date of Birth | 12/1989 |
| Date of Death | 7/2008 |
| Visitors | 8,121 since 18/07/2008 |
| Creator |
Frederick Moody Boateng, an 18 year old teenager was stabbed to death on the streets of south London
on Thursday 17 July. He was a quiet, handsome young man with a bright future ahead of him. He was
his mother's only son. Freddy was the 21st person to die violently in London so far this year.
He was stabbed to death in South Lambeth, near his home.
Mary Moody said Frederick was a much-loved son stabbed to death after a row over a water fight has
spoken of the "senseless and meaningless loss." His mother Mary Moody, spoke as about
300 people gathered for a vigil at the scene of the murder on Guildford Road.
A line of water guns were left on Guildford Road along with more than 50 bunches of flowers and
notes from friends.
Ms Moody said he was a much-loved son who "filled our lives with cheerfulness, laughter and
joy". "We are extremely devastated by this tragic, senseless and meaningless loss at the
tender age of 18," she added. "We draw strength from the love and care he lavished on
us. We take courage from the memories of a good man who stood out for his good character."
Source: BBC
Church ministers from across south London attended the vigil on 24 July and several of them called
for an end to knife crime.
One said: "We as a society have to rally against knife and gun crime. Our young people must
stop taking the law into their own hands."
The family led the mourners on an "anti-knife crime march" in memory of Mr Moody Boateng.
Many of them donned orange T-shirts for the third-of-a-mile (480 metres) walk, to Stockwell Tube
station and back, as it was the teenager's favourite colour.
Two of his college friends held up a large banner, with the words: "In memory of Freddie!
Please stop the knife crime."
Mr Moody Boateng, a former business student at Kingston College, became the 21st teenager to die in
violent circumstances in London this year.
Any witnesses or any one with any information can call local police or Crimestoppers anonymously on
0800 555 111.
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At the rising of the sun and at its going down,
We remember them.
At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of Winter,
We remember them.
At the opening of buds and in the rebirth of Spring,
We remember them.
At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of Summer,
We remember them.
At the rustling of leaves and the beauty of Autumn,
We remember them.
At the beginning of the year and when it ends,
We remember them.
As long as we live, they too will live;
for they are now a part of us, as we remember them.
When we are weary and in need of strength,
We remember them.
When we are lost and sick at heart,
We remember them.
When we have joys we yearn to share,
We remember them.
When we have decisions that are difficult to make,
We remember them.
When we have achievements that are based on theirs,
We remember them.
As long as we live, they too shall live,
for they are a part of us, as we remember them.
Death is forever
Death is painful
Stay away from knives
Death is not for lovers
So don't lie
Death is not for me
So don't even try
Death is clever
So be careful
Death is never fun
Stay away from strangers
Death is never pleasing
So don't get caught up in the hype
Death is never fair
So get use to it
Death is always occurring
So don't ignore it
Death is never what you expected
Sorry but it has to happen
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Don't forget it
dearly missed
r.i.p Mischief
I have known u since we were in primary school and to know that i will never be able to do ur hair or even laugh at ur crzy jokes makes the pain that much more painful but to know u r wid the all mighty an by his side just makes it a little more better 2 know that u will always be remembered and missed.
See u soon my Old FRIEND!!!!
RIP
I taught this lovely young man when he was 10 yrs young. His high achieving qualities and humble beautiful soul was far reaching.
My heartfelt condolences for his mother who raised a wonderful young man.
God Bless
RIP Freddy
Wow,this is very sad.My condolences to his kid sis,mum,dad and half sister.May God give you the strength to mourn Freddy.
And to the haters of the dead bro and the racists,F@#$% off.We have had enuf of ur B@$%ll#%t here on the beautiful memorial board.
Respect to you Freddy... bye
i cant believe it
I can't believe this has happened to him, it wasnt so long ago that he asked me out. my god why did it have to happen to him. i hear about these things happening to others and i dont really care but i actually knew him and i have t say it hurts like hell. my heart is with him family at this time.
I was passing through & saw the handsome mans face.
I lost someone very special in March due to this violent epidemic . To everyone who shared a part of Freddys life I have an understanding of the huge loss & pain you feel. It is unbearable at times.
I hope that Freddy is able to rest a little easier now that charges have been made.
My deepest sympathy & thoughts to his mom , family & everyone who knew him. R.I.P Freddy God Bless you , give those closest to your heart strength xx You'll be in my prayers. Take care of one another.
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