Sean Bell
I knew the exact date Sean was to be born, May 18, 1983. I experienced no labor pains when Sean entered into this world thru cesarean delivery. However, I nearly crumbled beneath the weight of agony on November 25, 2006. The day Sean was killed in a hail of 50 shots fired by New York City Police Officers.
Sean Bell was a young man filled with potential. He had a passion for baseball and was a powerful Pitcher, Left Fielder, and Center Fielder. Our first recognition of his talent was at the age of six, when Sean hit a baseball over the train tracks. Since then Sean played in the little leagues until his senior year in Junior High school. He was scouted to play for John Adams High School baseball team. In 1999, John Adams Baseball team made it to the Championships. The team had the opportunity to play at the famous Yankee Stadium, winning the National Championship Baseball title. Sean continued his love for baseball at Nassau Community College.
In 2002, Sean and his High school sweetheart Nicole began their family when his first daughter Jada was born. They would later welcome their second daughter, Jordyn. Working various jobs to support his family, Sean decided to pursue a past passion which was to be an electrician. I can remember Sean, only thirteen, taking apart a radio and trying his hardest to put it back together, he didn't give up. Through his uncle, Sean was given the opportunity to take the test for the Electrical Apprenticeship Program with Local 3. After passing the test, Sean was selected by the program for an interview in July 2006.
His plans were coming together. With the prospect of him entering a career that would support his family, Sean decided it was time to get married. On the night of his bachelor party, Sean received a letter from the L.A. Dodgers inviting him to their baseball camp. A couple of hours later, Sean lost his life to police brutality. In January of the following year, My brother, Sean's uncle, told the family that the program was going to hire him for the Electrical Apprenticeship Program. He had his whole life ahead of him.
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew and approved of you as my chosen instrument..." ‐ Jeremiah 1:5
It is through the strength of this scripture that I am able to share with you the life of my son Sean Bell. The anointing on Sean's life was bright. His love was strong. He will never be forgotten.
God Bless.- Valerie Bell
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