In loving memory of Michael Bassier (Sledge Hammer) 🕊️

This site is a tribute to my amazing Dad, who had a heart of gold and meant a lot to loads of people.

Michael was born in London in 1964 but lived in Jamaica and America before he came back to London where he met the love of his life of 25 years. So many people looked up and respected him for the man that he was… loving, caring and always there when you needed him. He is and was much loved, he will always be remembered and we will make sure his name lives on. 

Please share any memories, thoughts, photos or videos you may have. In advance my family and I appreciate all of your condolences and we appreciate all the love and support we have receievd at this difficult time. 

Michaela, Lachauna, Ieeshia, Michael Jr, Nikia, Maurice, Nicole, Tyreisha & Patricia - Children

Lèa, Jadin, Trey, Maurell, Raziya & Ramarn - Grandchildren

REST IN POWER SLEDGE HAMMER! 🕊️🤍

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Missing you so much dad this is hard 💔 fly high king 🩵🕊
Eesha
5th June 2024
What can I say. The shock and disbelief is so raw. You was like a brother, always had a smile. Always there to help when needed. You called me Special (lol) My memories of you make me smile that I have them, but cry knowing there will not be any new ones Your love was your family. Your children, especially Mikki, Eesh and Lachauna, and grandchildren, Leah, Relly, Jaydan, Zi Zi and most recently Marnz, they were your Heartbeat. Dee was your Heart, hers is now broken. For 25 years you were each other's prop. The song Stronger in Love, describes your relationship. Sledge, you was taken too soon but your legacy will live on in your children and grandchildren. Fly High Sledge 🕊🕊
Kathy
15th May 2024
It’s hard for me to come to grips with the way Mikey’s life ended. A man who has done so much positive things in so many lives, including mine. “Likkle cuz” he would call me. Anyone would know Mikey has a good handle on driving. He was one of the best driver, if not the best to ever sit around a steering wheel. When I first got my license, I was privileged to have sat next to him in the passenger seat on many occasions to experience how he handled a vehicle. Not only was I the passenger, but also the driver, next to him. Mikey taught me how to handle a vehicle on the streets of NY. We would switch places driving from Brooklyn to the Bronx, to Queens, to Philadelphia. I learned driving in the streets of New York from the best! Such an honor. Mikey decided to move from NY to Miami Florida. He bought me a ticket to fly down to spend Christmas. I was in College then, but Mikey still asked my mom for permission. I had the best time experiencing Miami. I knew then, that’s where I wanted to live. Although that became a reality, Mikey not long after, migrated to England. We spoke on and off until 2 weeks prior to his final trip to JA. He expressed he didn’t want to leave till his grand baby came. Mikey loved his children and deserved to be with his family. Mikey, you will be missed.
Mark “Likkle cuz”
13th May 2024