Stop the Violence Spread the Love was started in August 2012 by Quentrel Provo after the tragic death of his cousin and close friend Kaylin Diggs who was killed in downtown Halifax on August 11, 2012. Check out Quentrel’s Facebook page to … Continue reading
It is with deep sadness and piercing grief we recall that terrible night, December 17, 2011 when James was tragically killed. Since his sudden passing we take comfort knowing how many continue to keep memories of James alive, in so … Continue reading
***UPDATE*** The Mittens and Memories project for 2014 was a huge success. In one morning at the Market, Bernadette was able to raise 953.00 for the Scholarship fund in memory of James. With other donations that came in since the sale, … Continue reading
Fall 2014 students awards are open to current students registered at NSCC. The awards will close on Friday, October 17 at 11:59pm. Click here to apply for the James Mattatall Memorial Award. For more information about this award, view the … Continue reading
Today would have been James’ 26th birthday. Please take a moment to remember James and his spirit, as it lives on in all the lives he touched. Happy Birthday James. Our Birthday Wish to You We wish … Continue reading
Keiko, which means the “Lucky One” in Japanese, passed away on Friday, January 3rd, 2014. When she joined the Mattatall family it was her third home. She truly was a lucky dog when she was adopted at age seven into this family. “Keiko arrived … Continue reading
In Loving Memory Of James Philip Mattatall December 17, 2011 Two years ago James died tragically at age 23, the victim of a senseless act of violence. Our lives and hearts were dismantled the day he died, and will never be the … Continue reading
Once again this year, Lauren McDormand’s mom Bernadette has knit over 150 pairs of mittens. In memory of James, with the funds raised going to James’s memorial education award at NSCC. Bernadette will be selling the mittens this Saturday morning … Continue reading
The Dartmouth Whalers Minor Hockey Association are again this year dedicating their development weekend Bantam AA Boys Game in memory of James, and have chosen the James Mattatall NSCC Education memorial Fund as the recipient of any donations received before … Continue reading
Thinking of you on your birthday James But that is nothing new For no day dawns and no day ends Without a thought of you. Today would have been James’ 25th birthday. Please take a moment to remember James and … Continue reading