Community shows out for Milford HS teen detained by ICE at volleyball game

The playoff tournament may ve ended in a loss but this night in Milford was a win The majority electric I ve ever seen that gym even at pep rallies and all that disclosed Ben Pezza learner at Milford High School Nothing like it So I m glad the whole town really came out That tournament represented the spirit of Marcelo it was like he was still there mentioned Eloiye Okhipo participant at Milford High School A strong show of district advocacy for missing player Marcelo Gomes as he remains in ICE custody Me being a part of it makes me feel even better mentioned Da Silva The gym was so packed that overflow seating spilled into the auditorium When I evidenced up it was before the contest started noted Pezza Everyone was warming up even the other company also had Marcelo shirts And so we all really appreciated that It was good potency all around The Milford boys dedicating tonight to Gomes A sea of white inside the gym as students wore tee-shirts with Free Marcelo written on the front Specific represented his number on the back Stickers were handed out as well Meanwhile a family spokesperson says Gomes is having a tough time in Burlington locked up Burlington doesn t have enough beds so he s been sleeping on the floor declared Coleen Greco He s eating crackers He s being moved to Plymouth because there is bed space there and apparently better food accommodations Although spirits were high this neighborhood isn t forgetting the reason behind the championship s dedication Its fearing like we have to live in fear that maybe something that could happen to us you know or our family or anyone else commented Mellany Da Silva Stacey Middle School pupil He d be glad that people know what s happening People want the best for him revealed Pezza