‘He was the nicest person in the world’: Renaldo Curry remembered for his kindness and humility

The words spoken about a 42-year-old man killed are strikingly similar—“nice, quiet, respectful, humble, peaceful and trustworthy.”

Friends, schoolmates and people who grew up around Renaldo Curry are remembering the same kind of person — someone who did not look for trouble, treated people with respect and was known for simply being good to those around him.

Tameka Louis Jean remembered Curry as a schoolmate she had known from primary school through high school.

“My schoolmate was ever a nice person from I knew him from Primary School straight to High School,” she wrote in a social media post.

Racquel Nairn described him as a “nice quiet person” who did not get into trouble and was “very respectful.”

And for his sister, the loss is made even more painful by the life she says he was building.

“He was the nicest person in the world. He loved his two boys.”

Curry was one of two people shot Wednesday on John Road, off Mackey Street, according to reports. He was among a group of men when two gunmen on a scooter reportedly opened fire. Curry died at the scene, while the other victim was taken to hospital.

But for those mourning him, the circumstances of his death are not how they want his life remembered.

Latanya Minns remembered Curry from growing up in John Street, where he often spent time with her older brother.

“He always wore a smile and was always decent and respectful towards me,” she said, remembering him as “one of the sweetest, kindest, most humble young men ever.”

For her, Curry was someone who stepped into the role of a big brother when hers was not around; someone she remembers as protective and dependable.

“I am so sad this happened to him.”

Others echoed that sense of disbelief.

Daron Taylor called Curry “one of the most coolest dudes ever” and “very humble.”

Another friend simply wrote, “Humble person.”

Sonia Minns struggled to make sense of the loss. “Boy Curry, I still can’t believe this. You didn’t deserve this.”

Taricka Mackey mourned the death of a schoolmate and friend, remembering him as someone who was never troublesome.

And Jack Kidd described him as someone who “don’t bother,” a great and trustworthy person.

Perhaps one of the most painful reflections came from Don Rolle, who said he had known Curry all his life.

“Bro was so humble and peaceful.”

Rolle also spoke about the environment in which Curry grew up — the reality of being surrounded by people and circumstances that can bring danger close, even when it is not something a person seeks for themselves.

His death has left them asking for justice.