Jimmy Mizen
Your Memories
12.05.2008 : Alan Thwaites wrote
Taken in his youth by an act of violence like that, a tragedy. Both my wife and I extend our heartfelt sympathies to Jimmy's parents and family. To have a child taken like this, so suddenly and senselessly, one simply can't imagine. Rest well young man.
12.05.2008 : david squire wrote
i played rugby with jimmy for 3 years and i can only remember him as being the nicest person to play rugby. he couldnt get angry! this awful thing couldnt have happened to a nicer person or family. you will be remembered mate. RIP jimmy
12.05.2008 : Liz Llewellyn wrote
May knowing you're in the hearts and thoughts of others help you and yours through this time of sorrow.
12.05.2008 : DANNY ODWYER wrote
I remember when you played for Sidcup RFC. I used to go with you quite a lot and we have a laugh and after your dad would take us for the biggest KFC. After that it was the odd conversations on 160 and I’m just shocked and I’m gonna miss your smile. Dan
12.05.2008 : Ged Smith wrote
For some reason, I have never been so moved, so upset, by a murder. Sadly, lots happen, especially in London, but this one makes me cry. Jimmy seems such a lovely boy, the kind the world needs. He reminds me of my son, and I guess that's why it affects me so much. He is a testament to his parents, and I hope your community, you faith and each other is some kind of comfort at this time which is so, so sad.
Best wishes,
Ged Smith
Liverpool
This tribute was published
on 10.05.2008
Jimmy Mizen died on 10 May, 2008, just a day after his 16th birthday.
Jimmy was the son of Margaret and Barry Mizen and an altar boy at Our Lady of Lourdes church, in Lee, south east London. He had six brothers and two sisters.
He suffered a fatal neck injury from a shard of glass while in the Three Cooks bakery in Lee with one of his brothers.
Jimmy was out with his brother Harry, 18, and had gone to buy his first-ever National Lottery ticket.
Jimmy attended St. Winifreds Infant and Junior school and then moved on to the Roman Catholic St Thomas More school in Eltham - where his father is vice chairman of the governors.
He also played for Sidcup rugby club. His family said he wasn't the best player but he enjoyed it. He loved the atmosphere of the club and the comradeship and the many friends he made.
The Metropolitan Police called the crime "another tragic incident where a young victim has lost his life."
Jimmy's parents, Margaret and Barry, paid tribute to their son. Mrs Mizen said: "Jimmy was just the sweetest boy you could ever meet."
Gifts
Add a gift for Jimmy Mizen for just £1
