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Hundreds attend murdered teen's funeral

3:50pm Friday 20th June 2008

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By Matthew Jenkin »

HUNDREDS of mourners gathered at the funeral of murdered teenager Jimmy Mizen to pay tribute to a "beautiful son" and "gentle giant".

Jimmy, aged 16, was killed when his throat was slashed with broken glass during a fight at the Three Cooks Bakery, Burnt Ash Hill, Lee, on May 10.

His mother Margaret Mizen, aged 55, held back tears as she remembered her "gentle giant" at the funeral service held today at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, in Burnt Ash Hill.

Mrs Mizen said: "I can't believe we are here now. He really was a beautiful son."

She added: "I never told him off. Apart from saying put your socks in the dirty washing basket."

Her husband Barry, 56, told the congregation Jimmy was "a lovely boy" who had his mother's smile.

Jimmy's six brothers each made a personal tribute to him during the service and his sister Samantha, aged 21, laid a bouquet of flowers outside the bakery where he was killed.

Jake Fahri, aged 19, of Milborough Crescent, Lee, will appear at the Old Bailey on August 21 charged with Jimmy's murder.

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Wendy, Lee says...
4:57pm Sun 15 Jun 08

I saw Mr and Mrs Mizen on BB1 this morning and once again they displayed great dignity and Jimmy would be so proud of them as they were of him.

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Phil, Sidcup says...
5:00pm Sun 15 Jun 08

I did not know Jimmy or his family but they have my total respect for how all the family have delt with the tragic loss of a fine young man.

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Pink Kitten, London says...
11:42am Mon 16 Jun 08

My thoughts go out to all the family and friends who were close to this lovely young man.

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tasha, crayford says...
11:50am Fri 20 Jun 08

i hope it all goes as well as it can. my thoughts are with the family at this sad time. may jimmy rest in peace. xx

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PM, SE12 says...
3:22pm Fri 20 Jun 08

x, I understand the family of the accused were instrumental in helping the police track down their son, who had gone into hiding. Remember the words of Jimmy's mum, who says that it was anger that took her beloved son, and therefore she cannot feel anger towards the accused.

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Lotta, Penge says...
4:07pm Fri 20 Jun 08

Good bless this boy and his family.
What dignity this family have - truly inspirational.

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j, Bexleyheath says...
4:38pm Fri 20 Jun 08

God Bless Jimmy. My thoughts are with his family and friends, they have my up most respect for how they have dealt with this tragedy xx

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LisaB, SELondon says...
6:13pm Fri 20 Jun 08

Phil wrote:
I did not know Jimmy or his family but they have my total respect for how all the family have delt with the tragic loss of a fine young man.

I agree; I didnt know this young man neither, or his family, and their dignity and pride are amazing to me; Rest in Peace Jimmy;

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LisaB, SELondon says...
6:13pm Fri 20 Jun 08

Phil wrote:
I did not know Jimmy or his family but they have my total respect for how all the family have delt with the tragic loss of a fine young man.

I agree; I didnt know this young man neither, or his family, and their dignity and pride are amazing to me; Rest in Peace Jimmy;

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J, Se6 says...
8:49pm Fri 20 Jun 08

RIP Jimmy. Now, game on to get the thug responsably behind bars and for a bloody long time at that

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South East, South East says...
12:27pm Sat 21 Jun 08

RIP Jimmy you will be missed by family friends neighbours and the general public who have felt your loss. Lets hope the young man responisble will not see freedom tis side of his 50th birthday. Judges have to get the message across this type of behaviour will not be tolerated on our streets. RIP Jimmy.

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becky loring, orpington says...
5:06pm Wed 2 Jul 08

this realy hit home to me my daughter is this age and my heart goes out to them perents such a nice boy and taken for nothin i hope thay rott in hell xxx

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