In Loving Memory of Alwin Marin Jr. and Jaheil Westby

The Port Loyola community is mourning the heartbreaking and tragic loss of two young lives, 17-year-old Alwin Marin Jr. and his friend Jaheil Westby. What began as a simple fishing trip turned into a devastating tragedy that has left families, friends, and neighbors in profound grief.

Alwin Marin Jr., reported missing last week, was recently found deceased, believed to have fallen victim to the same violent circumstances that claimed the life of his friend, Jaheil Westby, who had been discovered earlier with gunshot injuries. The sudden loss of these vibrant young lives has shaken the community and left an unfillable void for those who loved them.

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding these deaths, but the focus now is also on the mourning families who are coping with unimaginable sorrow. In the midst of this pain, the Port Loyola community has come together to offer support, solidarity, and love to the families impacted by this tragedy.

Alwin and Jaheil’s lives, though tragically brief, remind us of the fragility of life and the deep importance of community, compassion, and care. Their memories will endure in the hearts of those who knew them, and the hope remains that justice and healing may one day follow this unimaginable loss.

Thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences are with the families and loved ones of Alwin Marin Jr. and Jaheil Westby during this profoundly difficult time.