After months in coma, chef hurt in hit-and-run crash shows flicker of hope
Demry Rankine stirs in his sleep and shuffles slightly as if he is dreaming, as if he might open his eyes at any moment. His wife, Carla, reaches out to hold his hand.
“Wake up baby,” she whispers, “It’s time to wake up now.”
His favourite reggae music plays from a small speaker on the window sill. A knitted tam keeps his distinctive long dreadlocks from spilling out across the pillows. On the bedside table, there is a well-thumbed family Bible – the same one he carried in his rucksack when he was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run incident during Easter week. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Aug 24, 2025 05:54 PM