| Location | West London |
| Age | 16 years |
| Date of Birth | 7/1990 |
| Date of Death | 3/2007 |
| Visitors | 40,286 since 16/03/2007 |
| Creator |
'Kodjo's family would like to thank everyone for their kind words and support, may God
bless all of you. Meanwhile we will try and move on with the help of the Lord Jesus Christ. Signed
Lubi Tackson Okandja'
Kodjo died from a single knife wound to the heart on Wednesday 14th March 2007.
Kodjo's girlfriend Cookie said they were walking along Hammersmith Grove, Hammersmith, when a
boy approached and picked a fight.
She told the London Evening Standard: "Kodjo is not afraid of anyone so he said, 'Come on,
let's do this.' They went round a corner to be somewhere a bit quieter but we were
ambushed.
"Suddenly all these boys came from round the corner. They all had weapons - knives, hammers and
baseball bats. It was set up."
Witnesses described seeing a gang of boys and several girls chanting "kill him, kill him"
and throwing sticks at Kodjo, before he was attacked.
They are believed to have been trying to take his Staffordshire bull terrier - a much prized gang
accessory - which he would not hand over.
Cookie said she had cradled the boy as he lay dying, saying to him: "Please, please don't
die because I need you."
Kodjo's friend Natalie Hunter told Sky News: "I heard he got stabbed up in his heart,
tortured and he begged for his life and people (his attackers) would not stop and no one was there
to help him.
"I just don't understand why kids are killing kids."
Kodjo, who was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, had been a student at St Charles Catholic
Sixth Form College in west London.
Headteacher Paul O'Shea described him as "friendly, gentle and peaceful" with an
"excellent record".
Anyone with information should call the incident room or 020 8534 4142 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555
111.
You didnt deserve to die Kodjo. May your blessed soul rest in perfect peace. We will all miss you
xxx
for Kodjo's family
PRECIOUS CHILD (Words by Karen Taylor-Good)
In my dreams, you are alive and well
Precious child, precious child
In my mind, I see you clear as a bell
Precious child, precious child
In my soul, there is a hole
That can never be filled
But in my heart, there is hope
'Cause you are with me still
In my heart, you live on
Always there never gone
Precious child, you left too soon
Tho' it may be true that we're apart
You will live forever... in my heart
In my plans, I was the first to leave
Precious child, precious child
But in this world, I was left here to grieve
Precious child, my precious child
In my soul, there is a hole
That can never be filled
But in my heart there is hope
And you are with me still
In my heart you live on
Always there, never gone
Precious child, you left too soon,
Tho' it may be true that we're apart
You will live forever... in my heart
God knows I want to hold you,
See you, touch you
And I know there's a heaven
And someday I will again
Please know you are not forgotten until then
In my heart you live on
Always there never gone
Precious child, you left too soon
Tho' it may be true that we're apart
You will live forever... in my heart
RIP
I hope you are resting in peace Kodjo and that God brings your mother some peace as well. Condolences to all Kodjo's family and friends
gone too soon
A beautiful, caring abitious young man who had soooo much to offer to the world,taken away from all those who love u why o why such a innocent life taken... May u rest in peace u will live on through the hearts of those who love you forever... may ur family be blessed always
Kay.
R.I.P Kodjo,
I never knew you, but you knew my friends. Even though I never knew you, i still left a message on your wall.
See you in heaven, I know your there looking down on your loved ones.
xxx
This story has touched me
i read it from time to time
and it just seems unbeliveable
although i didnt know you
i just want to offer my condolences
R.I.P
Kizzle Kizzle Kizzle.. You Know They Say God Only Takes The Speciial Wunz.. dahs why i cant undastand why he tuk you.. you werent speciial loool.. out lil joke like.. id give anytiing to have you bk here wid me.. bussin dem joke.. me n you were da only wunz who cud rock dem old skool grime tunes out on road like, wen my time cumz doe make sure manz waiting for me at the crossroads thats the only ting that keeps me sane.. knowin ima see you agen.. nd u probly be like 'oh blud ur takin long hurry up man i aint waitin all day' lol still i kno ur in a betta place now.. even tho i miss u like krazy, talkin bouhchu everyday, keeping ur memory alive. them wankers may have taken u away buh aint nuttin gone take away the memorii`s i got of you blud, ur rolling wid da angels now.. R.I.P love you sooo much misss u like no tomorro. xxxx
R.I.P Kodjo,
I cudnt believe when I seen ur face in the newspaper, i was on my way 2 school & I cudnt believe it was you...
I remember you in malborough primary school u was 2 years oldah dan me but u still use 2 look out 4 me at playtime or in the summer holidays..
u was such a nice person with so much 2 look forward 2 in life!
Stay Blessd.. See You Soon!!
I kno ur family where proud of u!
x x
RIP
RIP Kizz
From wat i have read you was a very hard working and kind and caring person when i read that news paper i cried my love goes out to you family your friend and galfriend and you r prob looking down and looking after all of tham
You ar wid god now and u r in betta place trust me this world gets worse every day !
RIP Boy x
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