Memorial ride to remember Fabian victims

The September 5th Foundation, a registered charity, was formed to create an endowment fund to assist in the post-secondary education of the children whose parents and grand-parents were lost during the tragic events of hurricane Fabian in 2003.

Bermuda Police Officers Stephen Symons, Nicole O’Conner, Station Duty Officer Gladys Saunders and civilian Manual Pacheco, who was employed by the Corporation of Hamilton tragically lost their lives on the Causeway at the height of the hurricane.

The initial beneficiaries of the Foundation’s efforts are the surviving children and grand-children of the victims, Zen-Paul Pacheco, Stephen Symons Jr., Kayuntae and Nazyia Saunders. Going forward, the Foundation will assist children of any future victims within the Bermuda Police Service ‘family.’ Providing sound educational opportunities and aiding in the development of productive young citizens is perhaps the greatest legacy the Foundation seeks to create on behalf of the victims and it is something the Foundation, with the support of businesses and residents, is determined to achieve.

The Foundation is indebted to the corporate, individual donors and the Bermuda Police Service who have supported the Foundation since inception in 2003.

The Foundation is extremely pleased to announce that in this, our 10th Anniversary year, the first four-year educational scholarship has been granted in the amount of $50,000.00 to Stephen Symons Jr. Stephen, begins his undergraduate studies at Philadelphia University this month.

The Foundation encourages friends, family members and concerned residents to participate in the ride, or join us at the Memorial Bench for a short memorial tribute or at the reception afterwards. Limited edition, 10th Anniversary commemorative pins will be available for purchase on the day. Special prizes to be awarded to those who have collected all Anniversary pins!

The Foundation welcomes further contributions to our cause. Cheques can be made payable to the September 5th Foundation and mailed to the Foundation c/o PO Box 530, Hamilton, HM CX.

For additional information about the Foundation, news and events and photographs and how to make donations please go to our website www.september5foundation.com