Saga Boys Tony Very Sick in Trinidad passed away

[Patrick]

Dear shademakers, and all of Tony's friends
Tony has been taken seriously ill while in Trinidad and is currently on life support after doctors found that he has septicaemia on Sunday 6th Feb 05 . he has had a blood transfusion around 8 pints and his immediate family and Sandra are making their way over. we are holding a vigil at the shop on Tuesday 8th feb to send out most positive vibes to him so that he makes a full recovery.
please pray for him
I will update you when i know more we are all totally devastated
Rrena
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[Jack]

I wish him a speedy recovery - get well soon !

[Monica Watford]

Tony, you got to pull thbaby man because you are THE Saga Boy. All prayers are with you bro.

[vincy crew]

To Tony and his family
Thinking of you and praying for you that you have a speedy recovery. Get well soon, From the vincy crew

[Saga boy Ryan]

Yes Tony (Part time Rasta) - Hurry up and recovery soon, we need our captain to take charge of the saga boy ship.

Tony i know you are a fighter and we praying for your speedy recovery.

Saga Boy Ryan

[Stereo city Sound]

Well Tony, we wish you a full speedy recovery in Trinidad and hope to see you.

From Proffessor Mark and Daddy T

[djvern ISLAND SELECTOR]

Memories of our dear one who has gone on before us will always remain forever.
My deepest sympathy and sorrow to all of Tony's family,friends and the Saga Boys Crew
You will be deeply missed your dreams will live on

From djvern "Island Selector"

[peter winchester]

condolence from dragons carnival club

[Monica Watford]

Very sad day. I feel that we, (the London soca world) have lost one of the nicest guys ever. Tony will be truly missed. Condolence to Tony's family. Thoughts are with you but his spirit will never leave you. One love.

[victorineisha jonathon]

we would like to send our condolence to Tony's family, for there lost. He was a great person to all e will be miss .jah bless

[socadevil]

I am so very sorry to hear this " We will really miss him. Our condolences goes out to Sandra and also his family from all of us at Trystar Soundwaves, and members of Unity Mas Band. May he rest in peace and will be sadly missed by all...From Dj Socadevil and all the Guyanese Soca Crew

[hazel kent]

To Tony
you will be greatly missed you were one of the best cheerful helpful and full of energy, you loved soca music to the max. To Tony's family my condolences go out to you, lives on in sprit and one day you will meet again .
Hazel

[Annette and Chanika]

Tony I don't know what to say. I only spoke to you the day before you left for Trinadad, and if I'd known I would have bbabyt our meeting forward before you left.
This will be a hard one for so many people Tone' you were just such an inspiration to so many. When I told Chanika she started to cry, she remembers our trip to Nottinghill so well with your friend and the kids.
Tony, I know you will live on thbaby your love of music and the love you had for so many. My prayers are with you and Carol (your sis), Mum, Sandra and the Kids.
I have to also thank Dee Dee because if it wasn't for her I would never have known you.
Tony, I'm hurting so much right now but I know that you are in a place where there is no pain. May GODS Angels protect you and I hope your now with your Dad who I know you missed so much.
Good-Bye Tone' you will always be known as:
'ONE OF THE BEST.'

[Annette and Chanika]

Guest-Annette said:

Tony I don't know what to say. I only spoke to you the day before you left for Trinidad, and if I'd known I would have bbabyt our meeting forward before you left.
This will be a hard one for so many people Tone' you were just such an inspiration to so many. When I told Chanika she started to cry, she remembers our trip to Nottinghill so well with your friend and the kids.
Tony, I know you will live on thbaby your love of music and the love you had for so many. My prayers are with you and Carol (your sis), Mum, Sandra and the Kids.
I have to also thank Dee Dee because if it wasn't for her I would never have known you.
Tony, I'm hurting so much right now but I know that you are in a place where there is no pain. May GODS Angels protect you and I hope your now with your Dad who I know you missed so much.
Good-Bye Tone' you will always be known as:
'ONE OF THE BEST.'

[Kevin Cousin]

We the family of Tony thank you all in these trying times after our loss. I was in Trinidad at the time of his passing and visitted with him knowing you all were pulling for him helped him and us unfortunately he was unable to pull thbaby but your prayers and well wishes did reach him in his last days. I got a chance to meet a few of you in London and I know the bond you all shared with Tony. Again THANK YOU ALL. I miss you CUZ!!!

[Brenda]

Thank you all...everyone.... for your your kind words about my brother Tony. I'm Brenda, Tony's little sister, on behalf of my mom, my sister Carole and my entire family I would just like to say again thank you.

[Patrick Thomas]

The Sagaboys Will Be Having A Gathering for Tony
Sat 26th Feb
At The Fountain (Clapton Pond)
(Landmark - Palace Pavilion)
The Fountain Will Close Around 11pm

Please Contact TanTan Records For More Details.
Tan Tan Records
10a Northwold RD
Stoke Newington
N16
0207 254 5444

[Danny Duhaney]

I would just like to mention on the behalf of the Duhaney family, that Tony was truly a really good guy. I went to school with Tony (Upton House School in Hackney), we will all surely miss him. Rest in peace friend.

[Danny Duhaney]

Guest-Danny said:

I would just like to mention on the behalf of the Duhaney family, that Tony was truly a really good guy. I went to school with Tony (Upton House School in Hackney), and was shocked to hear of his passing, we will all surely miss him. Rest in peace friend.

[pineapple]

i am so sorry to here this news about my friend Tony he is such a nice guy and would do any think he can for any1 he help me so much and i and every one will really miss him i cant believe he is gone

[Terence hoffman]

Rest peacefully my friend!.....you have enriched so many lives...WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU!.

[Saga Boy Ryan]

I have been reading the messages that you all have left on this site. It pressing to see how many people knew tony and how he has helped so many people. As part of the Saga Boys, i cant express how difficult it is for me not to have tony around...he was like a BIG brother to me. I still cant get it into my head..he has gone..its like he is still in trinidad on holiday..i dont think it has sunk in yet. Tony had so many plans for the coming years to push saga boys in different areas...now we are left to try and carry on the plans he had for us. It will be difficult for us but we must continue the works for him. I am writing this with a heavy heart Oh lord..cant write no more now..rest in perfect peace Saga boy TONY.

Thank you all from the Saga Boys.

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[Pat T]

AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE CUMBERBATCH FAMILY - MARCH 2005

PLEASE CIRCULATE TO RADIO DJs TO BE READ OUT - THANK YOU.
The family of the late Anthony Cumberbatch "Sagaboys" would like to announce his safe repatriation from Trinidad to England.
A date for his funeral will be announced as soon as the family receive permission from the coroners office.
The family wish to thank you for you continued support and patience.

[navelletaolcom]

To Tony's family and friends. Unlike you I can't say that I knew Tony very well, however, about three years ago I was looking for a place to buy good soca music and discovered Tan Tan records. I live in South London but every month without fail I made my way to the record shop. Tony was always there smiling and helpful. We would discuss music and usually I would leave the shop with one or two CDs in my hand. It got to a point where Tony where he would laugh and tell me that I am buying literally everything in his shop. If I recall, the last time I saw him was either December or early January, he told me he was going to Carnival.
I went to the shop in February and it was closed, same for March and April. By May I started to cuss wondering why the shop was not open. That's when I asked if Tony had moved, only to be told he had died. I was in shock! I wondered how I had not heard as I usually listen to the radio. But if I am honest I too was going thbaby my own grief. I wanted to write before just to send my condolsences to his family and friends. but I thought that the funeral had already taken place, and therefore did not want to raise those feelings again in his love onces [although the feelings never go away - believe me I know from experience]. But I have just heard that the funeral is on Friday, so I felt it was appropriate to send my condolsences, my thoughts are with you all on the 10th. Tony rest in peace, I don't know where to go now to get me music, for there are many records shops in London - but none I am sure will show me the respect and kindness you showed me during my visits.

[Linda Thomas]

Tony, the last time I saw you was @ Luton Carnival last year 2003 I cannot even believe that your gone! I was so shocked to hear the news a few months ago. I met you when I was 18 and I am now approaching 28 this year.... Where has all the time gone? You were one of the nicest guys I have ever met... Thanks for all your support as a friend and your great passion for soca music. I cannot believe that I will never see your smiling face again. RIP Tony. Li

[SANDRA]

ONE THING ABOUT TIME , YOU THINK YOU HAVE ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD , BUT THATS NOT TRUE BECAUSE TIME RAN OUT FOR YOU MY LOVE ON THE 16TH FEB 2005 AT 5:50 PM . MEETING YOU FOR THE FIRST TIME IN JUNE 1999 WAS THE RIGHT TIME FOR BOTH OF US NOT KNOWING THAT YOU KNEW ME FROM A LONG TIME AGO , BUT YOU WAITED FOR THE RIGHT TIME TO APPROACH ME . WE SPENT A LOT OF TIME TOGETHER SHARING AND CARING FOR EACH OTHER , GOING PLACES TOGETHER , ON THE PHONE FOR A LONG TIME AND DOING THINGS WHICH WE ENJOYED ; BUT WE NEVER FOUND THE TIME TO ARGUE WITH EACH OTHER . NOT KNOWING THAT WE HAD SO LITTLE TIME LEFT , OUR TIME TOGETHER MY LOVE HAS BEEN CUT SHORT FOR SOME UN KNOW REASON .NOW I HAVE SO MUCH TIME AND NO ONE TO SHARE IT WITH , THE TIME I HAVE LEFT IN THIS LIFE WON'T BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU MY LOVE .UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN TONY I WILL ALWAYS HAVE TIME TO REMEMBER THE LOVE WE SHARED TOGETHER AND IN TIME TO COME WE SHALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN . XX LOVE YOU ALWAYS SANDRA XX

[PINEAPPLE]

Tony u are still missed. :'(I will never forget all the good things you done for me! you will always be the a great one Just cos u gone your not forgotten.
Tony's family hold tight.
PINEAPPLE Tuesady 11th October 2005

[angela from woolwich]

finally i find out what happened to you tony. i got an email from the sagaboys saying tony died but no more details (i did reply requesting more, i guess they were too upset to read the many replies they must have got from their email). if i had have known when the funeral was (just found out on this site) i would have been there - i wanted to be there to pay my respects to a great guy.

i first started going into tantan in 1997 and you were always so friendly and welcoming, despite the fact i would only come about 3 times a year mainly due to how far the shop is from me. it still doesn't feel real - how could you not be there when i go to get my latest tunes? to chat about when next we going trini and who's going first? tony you will be missed but i look forward to seeing you again one day in the future (John 5:28, 29).

Sandra my condolences to you

[Reds London]

Happy NewYear to you all.
>Sagaboys wish to thank you for all the support that you have shown
during
>2005 and long may it continue......
>
>A sneak preview of some of the events that we have lined up thus
>far.........
>and following the marking of the 1ST Anniversary of the passing of
>Anthony
>Cumberbatch, Sagaboys will be available for private bookings once
>more....contact numbers to be sent out end of Feb.
>
>Soca Sunday will be on holiday in Jan.
>Listen to Klimaxx / Juice fm / RAMJAM/ SLR /Genisis/ Lynx fm DJS for
info
>on
>the Next Soca sunday.
>
>WK Ending 19th Feb - Church memorial service to mark the Anniversary
of
>the
>passing of Anthony Cumberbatch. More details to follow in a separate
>email.
>
>Friday 17th Feb
>Islands - New monthly jam launching with a Tribute to Anthony
Cumberbatch.
>Theme - every 3rd fri of the month will concentrate on 1 island in
the
>Caribbean / associated. 1st month GRENADA!
>soca / bashment affair with rotational DJS
>Sagaboys will be spinning alongside other top djs to be confirmed.
>£6 adv MATD
>Emrald centre, 2 Beadon road, Hammersmith, W6 oda
>VIP s & Info 07871 010 166
>
>Fri 3rd March
>Freedom promotions &Stereo City present
> a new event - 1st friday of the month.
>for the sophisticated music lovers
>all genres including, soul, revival, soca, reggae to name a few.
>@ the plush CAVERN wine bar, walthamstow.
>Resident DJS - SAGABOYS & Stereo City
>more details to follow....
>
>Thurs 8th-11th JUNE
>Beilefeld Carnival - Germany
>Shademakers & Soca Sagaboys
>if you have tickets for the trinidad matches why not travel with
Sagaboys
>and fete with the No1 European Soca Sound System after the match on
the
>10th if
>you dont have tickets, then take part in one of the best European
>carnivals....you just cant loose!
>respond to this email for more details. (accommodation and flights
booking
>up fast, those who missed the boat last year, you know what to do)
>
>
>And if that is not enough to entice you then sagaboys will be playing
>abroad
>for those who wish to see soca in action outside of England..........
>lets see how good your european navigation systems are!
>more details to follow soon.
>
>Once again Happy 2006
>Thank you
>SOCA SAGABOYS LONDON.

[Patrick]

THURSDAY 16TH FEB - REQUIEM MEMORIAL MASS
To mark the 1st Anniversary of the passing of Anthony Cumberbatch.
5.15pm
ST SCHOLASTICA CHURCH , KENNINGHALL ROAD
CLAPTON, E5
(OFF LEABRIDGE ROAD)