Drummer Boy: a Glimpse into the Life of Dinerral Shavers

By Yokeitha Ramey

Drummer Boy: A Glimpse Into The Life of Dinerral Shavers is a personal memoir about my brother, Dinerral Shavers. Dinerral was a member of the world renown Hot 8 Brass Band. He was a teacher and mentor to all those he touched. The book gives a glimpse into his life from birth until his untimely death on December 28, 2006. My perspective provides readers with a sense of being in New Orleans during Katrina and the actions before, during and after Dinerral's death. I hope this book helps the families of victims of crime heal and find a purpose for remembering their loved ones.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Sep 5, 2014
• ISBN: 9781493155644

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Drummer Boy

A Glimpse Into The Life

of Dinerral Shavers

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Yokeitha Ramey

Copyright © 2014 by Yokeitha Ramey.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

Rev. date: 09/02/2014

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Contents

Epilogue

Chapter 1 - New Orleans: Good and Bad Times

Chapter 2 - Surviving the Storm

Chapter 3 - Family Celebrations

Chapter 4 - Just Being Dinerral

Chapter 5 - Devastating News

Chapter 6 - Dumaine Street

Chapter 7 - Investigation & Trial

Chapter 8 - The Final Goodbye

Chapter 9 - Photos

Author’s Biography

Bibliography

This book is

dedicated to my brother, Dinerral Jevone Shavers, Sr. and my maternal grandparents Walter Willie and Maudrey Joyce Benton Adams. They are my inspiration and my guardian angels and I will always keep them close to my heart.

To my husband, Kevin and sons, Jared and Justin, thanks for your support. I love you all.

To my mother, Yolande, and sisters, Marjorica and Nakita, only time will heal all wounds. Dinerral is present with the Lord and our guardian angel. Thanks for your support and love.

To my family, God will continue guiding us towards peace and understanding. Let us stay strong because a family that prays together stays together. I love you all.

Epilogue

New Orleans, Louisiana also known as The Big Easy is a city full of mystery, excitement, history and lots of crime. As of 2009, the city made its mark by ranking number 11 on the Forbes.com list of America’s most dangerous cities. The state capital, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was ranked number 12. Despite this fact, the city’s world renowned French and Spanish culture, historical sites and Creole cuisine makes it one of the world’s best tourist destinations. The City of New Orleans celebrates its rich history throughout the year with a host of events and tours of the city’s most notable landmarks. Mardi Gras, The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Second Lines, The Cabildo, The Presbytere, Cities of the Dead, Vieux Carré, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Armstrong Park, Congo Square, New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans City Park, Aquarium of the Americas, Audubon Park, Audubon Zoo, Riverwalk, Jackson Brewery, French Quarter Market and Café Du Monde to name a few. New Orleans also has a unique ecology. Areas near the Mississippi River are above sea level while the areas away from the river and below sea level. As a result, most of the city’s neighborhoods are built on land that is below sea level.