Gabriel Orellano to Be Laid to Rest Monday

Little Gabriel will be laid to rest on Monday, and his father, Vidal Orellano, shared that many schools and individuals have expressed their desire to attend. He also mentioned the overwhelming support from the community. On Thursday night, a group of motorcyclists arrived at Gabriel’s grandmother’s home, handing over a box of money they had collected to help the family. Dressed in blue, revving their engines, and honking their horns, the cyclists then rode the two-mile route that Gabriel ran on Monday afternoon. Vidal Orellano told News Five that he deeply appreciates the public’s show of support.

 

Vidal Orellano, Father of Deceased

“They have some schools that are calling that want to participate for his funeral and more people are coming, so we’re working out things to see how we do it Monday. Right now I’m happy because the community of Belize is helping my son, and sorry about what happened to him, especially since he was a special needs person. And he is helping the community now to see that special kids need more attention, need more care, need more eyes to watch them mek this nuh happen again. I want to thank the people who have supported me, people who did the bike ride, the people who bring me the gifts last night, the people who are wearing blue for my son, I want to thank all of them from the bottom of my heart for all the support for him. With this I know my son will live on through everybody because everybody knows him now.”