On a quiet Thursday evening, residents across St. Mary’s South filled a gathering space not for celebration, but for collective grief and quiet solidarity, gathering to honor three Urlings fishermen who have remained unaccounted for after going missing out at sea.
The close-knit coastal community came together in hushed, solemn reflection to remember the three missing men: Devon Prince, known locally by his nickname “Grease Gun,” Adrian Pryce, who went by “Ivan,” and Carlton Pitt, affectionately called “Nagamootoo.”
As dusk fell over the coastal neighborhood, attendees lit small, flickering candles that cast warm, gentle light across the crowd. Many joined in spoken prayers for the missing men and their families, sang traditional hymns, and stood shoulder-to-shoulder to demonstrate unwavering support for the relatives and loved ones left waiting for answers.
This emotional gathering underscored the deep, interwoven bond between the Urlings community and the ocean that surrounds it. For generations, the sea has served as both the primary source of livelihood for many local families and a core part of the region’s cultural identity, tying residents together through shared daily work and generational tradition.
In an official statement released after the vigil concluded, event organizers emphasized that the entire region stood united with those affected by the disappearance. “We stand with the families, friends, and the entire Urlings community during this difficult time,” the statement read.
Beyond honoring the three missing fishermen, the vigil also carried a message of hope: attendees expressed their wishes that the families waiting for updates would find the strength and comfort needed to navigate this uncertain period. The tribute closed by reaffirming that the three men, remembered as beloved “sons of the soil,” would never be forgotten by the community that raised them.