Century Community Holds Vigil For 4-Year Old Boy Struck, Killed By Vehicle

April 25, 2019

The life of 4-year old Ka’Merius Dortch was honored during a vigil Wednesday evening in Century.

“Kel” as he was affectionately known, was struck by a vehicle and killed in the parking lot of the Carver Community Center on Jefferson Avenue on April 17. About 150 people gathered at the site Wednesday to pray, share their stories and take part in a balloon release. The balloons were blue, Kel’s favorite color.

He dreamed of becoming a firefighter, according to family members. Volunteers from the Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue attended the memorial and announced that they have named Kel as an honorary firefighter.

People also brought candles and toys, including stuffed animals and firetrucks, to create a makeshift memorial on the steps of the community center.

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Funeral services Ka’Merius Dortch are set for 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Lodge Missionary Baptist Church at 7000 Jefferson Avenue.

The Florida Highway said 66-year old Alberta Knight of Century was in the parking lot of the community center April 17 when she pulled her Ford SUV forward and struck the child about 6:20 p.m. No charges were filed. The vehicle was on the community center grounds between the building and basketball courts. A basketball could be seen under the vehicle. [Previous story...]

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Comments

4 Responses to “Century Community Holds Vigil For 4-Year Old Boy Struck, Killed By Vehicle”

  1. Ms T on April 26th, 2019 6:44 pm

    Prayers are with the mom and family. And also Ms. Knight.

  2. Jamya Thomas on April 25th, 2019 6:55 pm

    We miss you kel we hope you will be in a happy place

  3. Jamya Thomas on April 25th, 2019 6:38 pm

    hi we love you kel you was so young we miss

  4. De´Janique on April 25th, 2019 10:26 am

    We will miss you so much Kel our little firefighter

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