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by Mikey Powell Campaign

Family and friends remember Mikey on 8th Anniversary

September 19, 2011 in Breaking News, Remembrance by Mikey Powell Campaign

originally by: Tippa Naphtali
19th September 2011

The Powell family have held a candlelight vigil in memory of Mikey Powell who was killed in police custody in 2003. The vigil took place outside the Thornhill Road police station, Birmingham, West Midlands.

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Mikey’s sister, Sieta Lambrias said; “On Sunday 11th September, a day many people were remembering there loved ones because of the 911 attacks inAmerica, we were also remembering Mikey. This years candlelit vigil for Mikeys 8th memorial was attended by many family and friends.

“We were also supported by new friends and old including members campaigning for justice for Smiley Culture, Ricky Bishop and Kingsley Burrell. As always the vigil was conducted in a personable and dignified manner. A number of people spoke to share stories and personal experiences.  the vigil also attracted the attention of passers by who seemed genuinely interested in our cause for justice.

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by Larry Fedja

‘March for Justice’ in Birmingham + audio appeal

June 26, 2011 in Civil Unrest, Protest, Remembrance by Larry Fedja

originally by: Voice Online
2nd June 2011

Thousands of people are expected to join a ‘campaign for justice’ march through the streets of Birmingham next month in support of Kingsley Burrell who died in March following contact with police. It follows a similar march held in London on April 16 over the death of Smiley Culture, Burrell and others, and to demand an end to deaths in police custody. Details here > | Map here >

Burrell’s family said the father of two called West Midlands police for help, was admitted to a mental health unit, then later transferred to the Queen Elizabeth hospital, where he was pronounced dead four days later on 31st March 2011.

No explanation has yet been given as to how and why the 29-year-old died. His family says he had no history of mental health problems and was in good health. Yet family members said he arrived at hospital with physical injuries.

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Gilly Mundy Remembered

March 15, 2011 in Remembrance by UFFC Admin

compiled from various sources: 4WardEver UK
13th March 2011

17 March 2011 will mark four years since the death of one of the stalwarts of the campaign movement against deaths in police custody and abuse by police and prison officers in the United Kingdom. Gilly saved three lives and restored the sight of two others when he donated his organs after his death in March 2007. Read more of this >

Friend and colleague Kevin Blowe said: “As a campaigner and activist, Gilly managed to cram so much into his own life and touch the lives of so many others that it is almost too painful to imagine what more he could have achieved.

“As well as supporting victims of racist violence in East London while at the NMP, he worked for the Lawrence Family Campaign during the inquiry into Stephen Lawrence’s murder.”

As a campaigner and activist, Gilly Singh Mundy, who died suddenly aged 36, managed to cram so much into his own life and touch the lives of many in a positive, life-affirming way. For the last nine years of his life he had been senior caseworker for INQUEST, the charity that advises relatives of those who have died in custody.

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