MACHEL PLAYS DEMI'S GUITAR

Machel Montano as he performed @ the funeral

Princess Demi Melville was given a very special send-off as family & friends paid their final respects at her funeral service which took place on Tuesday 6th January 09' at the Point Fortin Roman Catholic Church followed by her final resting rites at the Point Fortin Cemetery.

Making a surprise appearance at the funeral was international Soca Superstar Machel Montano who played the guitar which was purchased by Demi's father Damion Melville as a special Christmas gift to her. She had persistently asked her dad to buy a guitar for her. Demi was Damion's only biological child.
Local entertainers and notable personalities including Tommy Joseph & Kenny Phillips were present to lend support to their colleague Damion.

After the ceremony the coffin was carried through the streets accompanied by Moko Jumbies and singing mourners to her final resting place.
 
Demi's mother Ria (left) and dad Damion (head bowed) over little Demi's grave which had a yellow and white wreath made in the shape of a guitar.

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HOLLIS "chinks" ST JOHN DIES.

A true Point Fortin stalwart has passed away. Hollis St John bka "Chinks" died on Saturday 3rd January at the Beth Israel in New York.  Chinks was a notable member of the popular champion basketball team Gun-Hawks.

"Chinks" and his beloved wife Jean, a professional Nurse, became foundation members of the charitable organization Point Fortin Originals (PFO).  Based in the United States of America, PFO makes regular contributions to the Point Fortin Community, including the annual Health Fair hosted during Point Fortin Borough Day Anniversary Celebrations.

A dual funeral service will be held for "Chinks" beginning with a viewing and service in New York (we will announce details later) after which his body will be flown to Trinidad for final rites and burial.
We extend our condolences to Sister Jean, PFO, family & friends.
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