Dovon Harris, 15, two months gone by
(HR has followed the aftermath of the murder of Dovon Harris, 15, struck by gunfire in Watts on June 15, 2007 and taken off life support a day later. In July, Barbara Pritchett, right, his mother, talked of her life one month after the murder. This week, which marks the two-month anniversary of her son's death, is not much different, she said.)
"I woke up with him on my mind. I'm going to go to the cemetery and just sit," Pritchett said Tuesday morning. She got some balloons and went by herself to place them at the spot where Dovon was shot, then headed to the gravesite.
Dovon's alleged shooter was arrested shortly after the killing. Since then, Pritchett said, police also arrested the driver of the car. The family has experienced their first court appearance--a highly stressful ordeal, she said. Pritchett quit her job after the homicide, and now stays home most days. Not so her teenage daughter, who continues working at the airport, despite tears that overcome her frequently. "It's still moment to moment, you know?" Pritchett said. "Today may be good, tomorrow may not."
my heart go out to u and your family it has to be hard to deal with something like that and i do pray for your family i cant say that i no how u feel because i dont but just put it in the lords hand.and never question him remember him. you can never put a question mark where the lord put a period.
Posted by: michelle | August 15, 2007 at 03:51 PM
I extend my deepest condolence to you and your family. I know this is no conselation for your loss, but what is helping me after losing a young loved one to violence, is remembering the healthy, positive and loving times spent. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you!!!
Posted by: Lamar | August 15, 2007 at 09:18 PM
I will pray for you. There are many people you don't know who really care. To lose your baby is so hard. God bless you.
Posted by: Mary | August 16, 2007 at 08:12 AM
Condolences to you for what must be the most horrible possible loss. I know you're thankful that the thugs who did this were caught. Sadly, the vast majority of killings in the black community are unsolved.
In the face of this, though, don't become the second victim. It would be natural to be depressed under these circumstances, but quitting your job and staying home will only make it worse. Find a therapist, get some help, and show these thugs that you're stronger than they are.
Posted by: Nick Kasoff - The Thug Report | August 16, 2007 at 12:39 PM
Please know that as a parent myself, I can only imagine your pain. Please know that even though I live on the other side of the country (I'm a former LA resident), that I care and wish you the best. You truly do have my deepest sympathy.
Posted by: Vicki Chambers | August 19, 2007 at 06:32 AM
Barbara this Brittney Valerie oldest daughter I just wanted to let you know we love you and we are hear for you no matter what. Barbara stay strong keep your head up.we all know Poo-Poo is in a better place looking over us and it hurts to know that he is gone but he is in a peaceful place with the Lord and his Children.
With Love & Support From the LaBlanc & Posten Family
REST IN PEACE POO-POO I LOVE YOU!!!
Posted by: BRITTNEY LABLANC | August 27, 2007 at 11:07 AM
Hey big cuzzin, i really dont have to much to say bekuzz you already kno how i feel about everything thats been happenin.....just know that we love you and you can call at any time to talk....Tell Dawaina that i love her and if she need anybody to talk to im here....I love you and im prayin for our family.
Posted by: Kimeya Phillips aka Meya | September 01, 2007 at 06:09 PM