Community Remembers Trinity Moses on 20th Birthday
An outpouring of love and support has flowed across the Virgin Islands community to mark what would have been the 20th birthday of Trinity Moses. The 11-year-old was tragically killed in a 2017 shooting in West End that remains one of the territory's most haunting unsolved cases. Her mother, Ramona Moses, shared an emotional reflection expressing gratitude for the community's enduring kindness.
Messages of love, solidarity, and remembrance have poured in from across the British Virgin Islands following an emotional tribute shared by Ramona Moses, commemorating what would have been the 20th birthday of her late daughter, Trinity Moses. Trinity was just 11 years old when she was tragically killed in a shocking shooting along the Sir Francis Drake Highway in West End on November 22, 2017.
The fatal ambush also claimed the life of 41-year-old Franklin Edison Penn Jr., while Trinity's mother, Ramona, sustained gunshot injuries but survived the attack. Marking the milestone birthday, Ramona reflected on the years spent without her daughter, describing the deep, lasting void left in their family home.
She recalled the everyday moments that were cut short, including Trinity's love for singing, dancing, making slime, cooking, and watching her favorite television programs. She expressed that holding onto cherished memories is the primary way the family continues to keep Trinity's vibrant spirit alive.
The heartfelt tribute resonated deeply across the territory, prompting an immediate wave of prayers, condolences, and memories from community members, former classmates, and residents who vividly recall the tragedy. Several individuals shared personal reflections of the fateful night and offered words of comfort to encourage the grieving family.
The November 2017 double homicide remains one of the territory's most painful and haunting cold cases. Police previously indicated that Trinity and Penn may not have been the intended targets when unknown assailants opened fire on their vehicle. The tragedy continues to be highlighted in ongoing public discussions regarding unsolved violent crimes in the Virgin Islands.
Despite the enduring heartbreak, Ramona expressed profound appreciation for the continuous kindness and support her family has received from the community, remarking that the outpouring of compassion demonstrates that goodness still remains in the world.
Primary source: BVI News