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Brother’s tribute to murdered teenager
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| Mark Richards, who works in the shop, with some of the condolence cards and flowers BE11251 |
THE brother of murdered schoolboy Jimmy Mizen has been paying tribute to the younger brother he called Jimbo.
The teenager was killed in an unprovoked attack at the Three Cooks shop at the junction of Burnt Ash Hill and Woodyates Road, Lee, at 11.50am on Saturday.
Speaking at the family shop in Sidcup High Street, where Jimmy, 16, worked most Saturdays, Danny Mizen, 30, said: "He had a great life. He was a great boy and I am proud to be his brother."
He said the family had run the general purpose shop for 22 years.
Mr Mizen added: "It was Jimbo's job to cut the keys on a Saturday, finish off the shoe repairs and tidy up.
"When he was about three and Harry (another brother) was five, dad used to sit them in the window wearing aprons and give them a pot of glue' which was really water, and some old shoes to stick heels on.
"Jimbo always said afterwards he knew it was water."
The shop, which had been closed following the murder, reopened yesterday.
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| Murdered teenager Jimmy Mizen has been described as a "great boy" |
Mr Mizen, who works full time with his father, Barry, said: "People have been coming in non-stop with cards and have left more than 20 bunches of flowers.
"The response from people has been very heartening and it has got the family through this difficult time."
He added: "Because we have so many brothers and sisters we have lots of bunches of friends who are all offering us help and support."
Mr Mizen spoke movingly about the family's visit to view Jimmy's body on Monday.
He said: "We were so happy we got to see him. I could have stayed the whole day with him.
"It was really helpful for my two poor brothers who were with Jimmy when it happened, to see him lying asleep so peacefully."
Up until 18 months ago Jimmy, who was 6ft 4ins tall, played rugby at Sidcup Rugby Club, where Mr Mizen was, until last year, the first team captain.
He said: "Jimmy was known as Little Miz. He was an okay rugby player but he really enjoyed the
camaraderie."
Mr Mizen added: "There are a lot of people devastated over Jimmy's death but there are so many loving people out there, it has warmed our hearts."
There will be a memorial service at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Burnt Ash Hill, Lee, on Saturday at noon.
11:15am Wednesday 14th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Lizzielooloo on 11:29am Wed 14 May 08
I don't know this family, but I would like to say what a wonderful heartfelt tribute from Jimmy's brother. It is obv that this lovely boy will be missed so much.
My thoughts are with his family and friends.
RIP Jimmy.
I am glad the police have got someone in custody for this senseless murder.
I don't know this family, but I would like to say what a wonderful heartfelt tribute from Jimmy's brother. It is obv that this lovely boy will be missed so much.
My thoughts are with his family and friends.
RIP Jimmy.
I am glad the police have got someone in custody for this senseless murder.
Posted by: Sophia, Plumstead on 11:59am Wed 14 May 08
I also did not know the family, but after viewing various news articles, the impression i am left with, is that this family is very close knit, loving and supportive family. I cannot believe that this tragedy has happened, and my sympathies and prayers go out to the Mizen family and their friends.
I also did not know the family, but after viewing various news articles, the impression i am left with, is that this family is very close knit, loving and supportive family. I cannot believe that this tragedy has happened, and my sympathies and prayers go out to the Mizen family and their friends.
Posted by: Rebecca on 12:12pm Wed 14 May 08
I did not know this family but am deeply moved by the closeness of all. They have all showed so much support and love for eachother which really pulls at your heart.
I am so sorry for your lose and hope that you're closeness will help you all over time. Take care of one another... xxx RIP Jimmy - now one of the clouds children x
I did not know this family but am deeply moved by the closeness of all. They have all showed so much support and love for eachother which really pulls at your heart.
I am so sorry for your lose and hope that you're closeness will help you all over time. Take care of one another... xxx RIP Jimmy - now one of the clouds children x
Posted by: Cheryl, Bexley on 12:30pm Wed 14 May 08
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. RIP Jimmy.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. RIP Jimmy.
Posted by: Me on 1:09pm Wed 14 May 08
If every Family were like the Mizen's there would be none of this going on in our Country.
They are such a loving Family who have brought their children up well.
My heart goes out to them. They are all a credit to society
If every Family were like the Mizen's there would be none of this going on in our Country.
They are such a loving Family who have brought their children up well.
My heart goes out to them. They are all a credit to society
Posted by: Osem, Orpington on 2:28pm Wed 14 May 08
[quote][bold]Me[/bold] wrote:
If every Family were like the Mizen's there would be none of this going on in our Country. They are such a loving Family who have brought their children up well. My heart goes out to them. They are all a credit to society[/quote] So true! Everything they have done has shown them to be a wonderful family deserving of immense credit for the way in which they've been brought up and acquitted themselves throughout this terrible ordeal.
Me wrote:
If every Family were like the Mizen's there would be none of this going on in our Country. They are such a loving Family who have brought their children up well. My heart goes out to them. They are all a credit to society
So true! Everything they have done has shown them to be a wonderful family deserving of immense credit for the way in which they've been brought up and acquitted themselves throughout this terrible ordeal.
Posted by: Pink Kitten, London on 2:43pm Wed 14 May 08
The family's strength is admirable through such a tragic time.
RIP Jimmy
The family's strength is admirable through such a tragic time.
RIP Jimmy
Posted by: Sunny, London on 3:08pm Wed 14 May 08
I am so sorry to hear such tragic news. Such a loss, what a lovely boy this world has lost.
Peace and love to this family who have shown great strength in such a hard time.
[bold]PEACE[/bold] [bold]NOT WAR[/bold]
Sunny x
I am so sorry to hear such tragic news. Such a loss, what a lovely boy this world has lost.
Peace and love to this family who have shown great strength in such a hard time.
PEACE NOT WAR
Sunny x
Posted by: mwah, dartford on 8:37pm Wed 14 May 08
So so sad! im still thinking of family and not even know them! RIP Jimmy! x
So so sad! im still thinking of family and not even know them! RIP Jimmy! x
Posted by: Jo, Abbey Wood on 6:33am Thu 15 May 08
[quote][bold]Osem[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Me[/bold] wrote: If every Family were like the Mizen\'s there would be none of this going on in our Country. They are such a loving Family who have brought their children up well. My heart goes out to them. They are all a credit to society[/quote] So true! Everything they have done has shown them to be a wonderful family deserving of immense credit for the way in which they\'ve been brought up and acquitted themselves throughout this terrible ordeal. [/quote] Couldn,t agree more.
The whole family are a credit.
Justice will prevail.
Sleep tight Jimmy.
send your family all the strength that they will need over the next few difficult months.
R.I.P now. Jo xxx
Osem wrote:
Me wrote: If every Family were like the Mizen\'s there would be none of this going on in our Country. They are such a loving Family who have brought their children up well. My heart goes out to them. They are all a credit to society
So true! Everything they have done has shown them to be a wonderful family deserving of immense credit for the way in which they\'ve been brought up and acquitted themselves throughout this terrible ordeal.
Couldn,t agree more.
The whole family are a credit.
Justice will prevail.
Sleep tight Jimmy.
send your family all the strength that they will need over the next few difficult months.
R.I.P now. Jo xxx
Posted by: Ella, Sidcup on 9:23am Thu 15 May 08
R.I.P Jimmy- I did not know u but your tragic loss has touched the hearts of many in society. People will keep your memory alive and your face will never be forgotten. Sleep well. ****
R.I.P Jimmy- I did not know u but your tragic loss has touched the hearts of many in society. People will keep your memory alive and your face will never be forgotten. Sleep well. ****
Posted by: Sophie, Welling on 10:00am Thu 15 May 08
Hay he mended my boots for me once,
such a nice family in there,
sorry for loss guys,
hope the kid who done this goes down for a long time.
Hay he mended my boots for me once,
such a nice family in there,
sorry for loss guys,
hope the kid who done this goes down for a long time.
Posted by: =) x, Swanley, on 10:18am Thu 15 May 08
My Sympathies Are With teh Family,
I Dont Know The Family But They Seem Like A Close, Loving Family, The Parents Of Jimmy Bought Him Up Right But Sadly He Lost His Life.
The People Who Die Young Are Inoccent, Bad Things Happens To Goood Peope.
RestInPeace, Jimmy.
Where All Thinking About You & Your Family x
My Sympathies Are With teh Family,
I Dont Know The Family But They Seem Like A Close, Loving Family, The Parents Of Jimmy Bought Him Up Right But Sadly He Lost His Life.
The People Who Die Young Are Inoccent, Bad Things Happens To Goood Peope.
RestInPeace, Jimmy.
Where All Thinking About You & Your Family x
Posted by: Jerzy Gawor, Eltham on 10:43am Thu 15 May 08
The Mizen family have shown us all what 'true family' means. We are humbled by their strength, joy and gratitude to God for having had Jimmy even for 16 short years, their fortitude, generosity towards the family of young Jimmy's killer and their refusal to give into feelings of anger or hate because of what has happened, when most of us would be caught up in a cycle of the 'eye for an eye' mentality. You are a beacon of light to us all, a model of how this world should be - someone has already said if the world were made up of 'Mizens' what a place it would be! You are a true example of Christian Life. God Bless you abundantly and carry you through this time. Jimmy is already in a better place of that we can all be sure. With love from the Gawor family.
The Mizen family have shown us all what 'true family' means. We are humbled by their strength, joy and gratitude to God for having had Jimmy even for 16 short years, their fortitude, generosity towards the family of young Jimmy's killer and their refusal to give into feelings of anger or hate because of what has happened, when most of us would be caught up in a cycle of the 'eye for an eye' mentality. You are a beacon of light to us all, a model of how this world should be - someone has already said if the world were made up of 'Mizens' what a place it would be! You are a true example of Christian Life. God Bless you abundantly and carry you through this time. Jimmy is already in a better place of that we can all be sure. With love from the Gawor family.
Posted by: janet, eltham on 10:55am Thu 15 May 08
r.i.p jimmy what a wounderful family you have my thoughts are with you all at this sad time. i layed some flowers for you jimmy to young to die love jan xxx
r.i.p jimmy what a wounderful family you have my thoughts are with you all at this sad time. i layed some flowers for you jimmy to young to die love jan xxx
Posted by: Catherine, Bexley on 2:03pm Thu 15 May 08
Thinking of the Mizen family during this terrible time. I did not know them personally but one of my friends went to school with one of his brothers and informed me that this could not have happened to a more wonderful family than yours. God works in mysterious ways - let's hope that through the devestating loss of your son and the complete dignity you have shown as a family that it will influence others to be better people. You are an inspiration.
RIP Jimmy ... You will never be forgotten. Look after your wonderful family x
Thinking of the Mizen family during this terrible time. I did not know them personally but one of my friends went to school with one of his brothers and informed me that this could not have happened to a more wonderful family than yours. God works in mysterious ways - let's hope that through the devestating loss of your son and the complete dignity you have shown as a family that it will influence others to be better people. You are an inspiration.
RIP Jimmy ... You will never be forgotten. Look after your wonderful family x
Posted by: Alice, Sidcup on 6:48pm Thu 15 May 08
RIP Jimmy
School is just not the same without you!
we all don't know what to do with ourselves, we really cannot be bothered with our exams now.
Look After the girls and enjoy yourself like you always did!
love and miss you always xox
RIP Jimmy
School is just not the same without you!
we all don't know what to do with ourselves, we really cannot be bothered with our exams now.
Look After the girls and enjoy yourself like you always did!
love and miss you always xox
Posted by: sue, chislehurst on 8:19pm Thu 15 May 08
this was a terrible tragedy my thoughts are with the family he was a lovely boy i didnt know them but i am a mother of two sons myself r.i.p young sweet jimmy you are in gods hands now[bold]bold[/bold]
this was a terrible tragedy my thoughts are with the family he was a lovely boy i didnt know them but i am a mother of two sons myself r.i.p young sweet jimmy you are in gods hands now
Posted by: DEE, NEW ELTHAM on 10:01pm Thu 15 May 08
[bold]WHY DID NO ONE STEP IN TO HELP JIMMY? THERE WERE MEN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE SHOP. IF ONE PERSON HAD STEPPED IN TO HELP, THE OUTCOME MAY HAVE BEEN VERY DIFFERENT. IF ONE OR TWO PEOPLE HAD TRIED TO STOP THIS SCUM, OR STEPPED UP TO THIS BULLY HE WOULD HAVE BACKED DOWN AND JIMMY WOULD STILL BE ALIVE NOW. I AM A WOMAN AND I CAN 100% ASSURE YOU THAT IF I HAD BEEN IN THAT SHOP OR OUTSIDE I WOULD HAVE INTERVENED. HOW MANY PEOPLE WITNESSED THIS INCIDENT AND CHOSE NOT TO DO ANYTHING? SHAME ON YOU ALL. IT'S TOO LATE TO REPROACH YOURSELVES NOW. IS THIS WHAT THIS SOCIETY HAS COME TO: NO ONE WANTS TO GET INVOLVED? SO THE BULLIES AND SCUM OF THIS WORLD WIN. WE SPENT THE FRIDAY NIGHT BEFORE WITH JIMMY AT A PARTY AND ARE HEARTBROKEN THAT YOU ALLOWED THIS TO HAPPEN TO AN INNOCENT BOY!
RIP JIMMY YOU WILL BE SORELY MISSED[/bold]
WHY DID NO ONE STEP IN TO HELP JIMMY? THERE WERE MEN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE SHOP. IF ONE PERSON HAD STEPPED IN TO HELP, THE OUTCOME MAY HAVE BEEN VERY DIFFERENT. IF ONE OR TWO PEOPLE HAD TRIED TO STOP THIS SCUM, OR STEPPED UP TO THIS BULLY HE WOULD HAVE BACKED DOWN AND JIMMY WOULD STILL BE ALIVE NOW. I AM A WOMAN AND I CAN 100% ASSURE YOU THAT IF I HAD BEEN IN THAT SHOP OR OUTSIDE I WOULD HAVE INTERVENED. HOW MANY PEOPLE WITNESSED THIS INCIDENT AND CHOSE NOT TO DO ANYTHING? SHAME ON YOU ALL. IT'S TOO LATE TO REPROACH YOURSELVES NOW. IS THIS WHAT THIS SOCIETY HAS COME TO: NO ONE WANTS TO GET INVOLVED? SO THE BULLIES AND SCUM OF THIS WORLD WIN. WE SPENT THE FRIDAY NIGHT BEFORE WITH JIMMY AT A PARTY AND ARE HEARTBROKEN THAT YOU ALLOWED THIS TO HAPPEN TO AN INNOCENT BOY!
RIP JIMMY YOU WILL BE SORELY MISSED Posted by: lorraine, welling on 11:38pm Thu 15 May 08
This is such a tragedy, what a lovely boy & such a lovely family, I admire the way the family are so supportive of each other, it is a real shame that the worl does not have more of these caring, loving families around, it would be a much more happier & loving place to be.
God bless Jimmy, I pray & I am sure that Jimmy is in a more peaceful & happier place now.
****
This is such a tragedy, what a lovely boy & such a lovely family, I admire the way the family are so supportive of each other, it is a real shame that the worl does not have more of these caring, loving families around, it would be a much more happier & loving place to be.
God bless Jimmy, I pray & I am sure that Jimmy is in a more peaceful & happier place now.
****
Posted by: carole, eltham on 12:12am Fri 16 May 08
RIP JIMMY LOVE TO YOUR FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME XX
RIP JIMMY LOVE TO YOUR FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME XX
Posted by: lisa, Erith on 7:56am Fri 16 May 08
So sorry for the loss of a decent human being.what is this world coming to.
Ruled by thugs and yobs.
Something has to change.
Jimmy is in a better place now,and will look after his family,im sure.
I admire them for their strength and i know if that was my son i could never be that strong.
Jimmy was a lucky boy to have them,and they to have him.
So sorry for the loss of a decent human being.what is this world coming to.
Ruled by thugs and yobs.
Something has to change.
Jimmy is in a better place now,and will look after his family,im sure.
I admire them for their strength and i know if that was my son i could never be that strong.
Jimmy was a lucky boy to have them,and they to have him.
Posted by: Julie, Dartford on 10:53am Fri 16 May 08
I Said a Prayer of Sympathy to the good Lord up above,
To ask Him to console you and comfort you with love.
I prayed for help to understand the wisdom of His ways, To trust that life is measured by love and not by days.
I prayed He'd hold your loved one in the hollow of His hand, Filled with perfect peace and joy, according to His plan. Until that promised day when both of you will be
Together in His warm embrace throughout eternity.
R.I.P Jimmy.
I Said a Prayer of Sympathy to the good Lord up above,
To ask Him to console you and comfort you with love.
I prayed for help to understand the wisdom of His ways, To trust that life is measured by love and not by days.
I prayed He'd hold your loved one in the hollow of His hand, Filled with perfect peace and joy, according to His plan. Until that promised day when both of you will be
Together in His warm embrace throughout eternity.
R.I.P Jimmy.
Posted by: Sue, Sussex on 12:48am Wed 21 May 08
My heart goes out to Jimmy's family. I admire his family for being so forgiving - a lovely way to be if only one can. I pray that one day this country's violence problems will be sorted. Sending Christian Love . . .[bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold]
My heart goes out to Jimmy's family. I admire his family for being so forgiving - a lovely way to be if only one can. I pray that one day this country's violence problems will be sorted. Sending Christian Love . . .
Posted by: Sasha, Bromley on 10:20am Thu 22 May 08
[quote][bold]DEE[/bold] wrote:
[bold]WHY DID NO ONE STEP IN TO HELP JIMMY? THERE WERE MEN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE SHOP. IF ONE PERSON HAD STEPPED IN TO HELP, THE OUTCOME MAY HAVE BEEN VERY DIFFERENT. IF ONE OR TWO PEOPLE HAD TRIED TO STOP THIS SCUM, OR STEPPED UP TO THIS BULLY HE WOULD HAVE BACKED DOWN AND JIMMY WOULD STILL BE ALIVE NOW. I AM A WOMAN AND I CAN 100% ASSURE YOU THAT IF I HAD BEEN IN THAT SHOP OR OUTSIDE I WOULD HAVE INTERVENED. HOW MANY PEOPLE WITNESSED THIS INCIDENT AND CHOSE NOT TO DO ANYTHING? SHAME ON YOU ALL. IT'S TOO LATE TO REPROACH YOURSELVES NOW. IS THIS WHAT THIS SOCIETY HAS COME TO: NO ONE WANTS TO GET INVOLVED? SO THE BULLIES AND SCUM OF THIS WORLD WIN. WE SPENT THE FRIDAY NIGHT BEFORE WITH JIMMY AT A PARTY AND ARE HEARTBROKEN THAT YOU ALLOWED THIS TO HAPPEN TO AN INNOCENT BOY! RIP JIMMY YOU WILL BE SORELY MISSED[/bold] [/quote] Hindsight is a wonderful thing Dee and I think we would all like to think we would have stepped in to help, but in reality you can't say what you would do until you were in that situation. I don't think you can blame the people in the shop, it probably happened so fast. RIP Jimmy.
DEE wrote:
WHY DID NO ONE STEP IN TO HELP JIMMY? THERE WERE MEN INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE SHOP. IF ONE PERSON HAD STEPPED IN TO HELP, THE OUTCOME MAY HAVE BEEN VERY DIFFERENT. IF ONE OR TWO PEOPLE HAD TRIED TO STOP THIS SCUM, OR STEPPED UP TO THIS BULLY HE WOULD HAVE BACKED DOWN AND JIMMY WOULD STILL BE ALIVE NOW. I AM A WOMAN AND I CAN 100% ASSURE YOU THAT IF I HAD BEEN IN THAT SHOP OR OUTSIDE I WOULD HAVE INTERVENED. HOW MANY PEOPLE WITNESSED THIS INCIDENT AND CHOSE NOT TO DO ANYTHING? SHAME ON YOU ALL. IT'S TOO LATE TO REPROACH YOURSELVES NOW. IS THIS WHAT THIS SOCIETY HAS COME TO: NO ONE WANTS TO GET INVOLVED? SO THE BULLIES AND SCUM OF THIS WORLD WIN. WE SPENT THE FRIDAY NIGHT BEFORE WITH JIMMY AT A PARTY AND ARE HEARTBROKEN THAT YOU ALLOWED THIS TO HAPPEN TO AN INNOCENT BOY! RIP JIMMY YOU WILL BE SORELY MISSED
Hindsight is a wonderful thing Dee and I think we would all like to think we would have stepped in to help, but in reality you can't say what you would do until you were in that situation. I don't think you can blame the people in the shop, it probably happened so fast. RIP Jimmy.
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