Teen who died in Jamaica Bay remembered at beachside vigil
“Keep attached to your kids and know what they’re doing,” said his mom, Samantha Sing, through tears.
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“Keep attached to your kids and know what they’re doing,” said his mom, Samantha Sing, through tears.
Samantha Singh demanded to know over the weekend why her son's school waited hours to tell her that he had cut class, well after her teen boy died. Daniel Persaud drowned with friend Ryan Wong after the sandbar they were on in Jamaica Bay suddenly collapsed.
After the accident on Friday, mother-of-four Samantha Singh has been left wondering whether Middle School 137 could have avoided the unthinkable tragedy.
Persaud died after going swimming at Howard Beach. He was with his 13-year-old friend, Ryan Wong, who also died.
Memories of Ryan Wong's joy is what's getting his family through their utter devastation.