First appeared in Barbados Today by Anesta Henry … 6th February 2021…
Tragic death of prominent cricket coach and mentor Ezra Moseley has sent shockwaves throughout the island, as men and women affiliated with the sporting game who were familiar with him mourn his untimely passing.
As news spread quickly about his death, following an early morning collision on the ABC Highway, the 63-year-old’s Waldron Village, Christ Church family member have also been struggling to come to grips with the loss of the man who played cricket at the regional and international level.
In fact, when a media team visited his home, the father of two immediate family members indicated that they were too distraught to speak.
But Moseley’s relatives and friends gathered reflecting on the life of the man many of them described as a “nice guy” and talented cricketer.
Moseley, a pedal cyclist, was involved in a collision with a SUV motor vehicle, just after 7 a.m.
Owen Moseley said returning home this morning to the dreadful news has left him shocked. He said it was around 2 p.m. on Friday evening that he had his last conversation with his cousin. He said that the conversation was about cricket.
“Ezra was a real cool guy. In all of my years, I never hear Ezra curse anybody at all. He loved cricket. He was a cool man. This whole family now offset. I spoke to his sisters, but nobody can’t believe it. This whole neighbourhood shaken up because it is not easy,” Moseley said.
Moseley indicated that it was routine for his cousin, in the company of his partner, to go on the road to exercise. However, this morning, the Assistant Coach for the West Indies International Women’s team went on his own.
“Every morning he and his girlfriend would walk and run. I was surprised when I hear Ezra on a bicycle because I never knew him to be on a bicycle. But then the reality hit me that it could be him. I keep hearing people calling me telling me Ezra dead,” Moseley said.
Neighbour Lee Joseph said seven years ago when he moved to the area, he met Moseley and they said good morning to each other and never stopped. Joseph also indicated that he noticed that Moseley was committed to his daily exercise routine.
“Then I met him with his lady friend and they have been doing that same routine for the past couple of years. That man was so peaceful and quiet and nice and kind. You could ask him any question and he would stop and talk to you. I am sorry for that loss. My condolences to his family. A good man gone,” Joseph said.
Another neighbour, who was born and raised in Waldron, said he grew up with Moseley and spent many hours playing cricket with him in the streets.
“I had the opportunity to do some running and exercising with him and all my life I know he was a good man. He was very polite, peaceful, quiet and never got into a heated argument with no one or into any fights. It is very sad and heart breaking that he lost his life today,” the neighbour said.
The Hamilton Lashley Human Development Foundation (HLHDF) issued a statement this evening stating that it was saddened by the death of the outstanding spokesman.
The release said Moseley was a friend to the Foundation, ably serving as a mentor and cricket coach, who delivered a credible performance as a fast bowler for the Spartan Cricket Club.
The Foundation also remembered his accomplishments representing Barbados and the West Indies Women’s Cricket Team.
“We offer sincere condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and hope they are comforted by his indelible contribution to his country and the region,” the release from the Foundation said. (AH)
