RIP Chris Byrd (Updated 11/12/09)
You know that person that everybody & their mom knows, but you’ve never actually met? Chris Byrd is that person for me. We have 216 mutual friends on Facebook, and he probably even knew who I was, as I definitely knew who he was… but nobody ever introduced us, and we never actually talked.
For those who don’t know, Chris died last night in a fatal car accident in Tallahassee. I may not have known him, but anyone who goes or went to Cooper City High, anyone who is a friend of a friend, or anyone who dies so young deserves special recognition.
My thoughts & prayers are with Chris, his brothers, and his family. RIP.
UPDATE (11/10/09):
This post has received over 400 hits over the last few days since Google is sending people here who search for “Chris Byrd.” Obviously, I don’t have much posted here other than my thoughts so I figured it’d be best to point you all in the direction of more info on what happened and the funeral arrangements.
News Report on Tallahasee.com:
http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20091107/BREAKINGNEWS/91107002/-1/breakingnews/Man-dies-in-Tallahassee-vehicle-crash
R.I.P. Chris Byrd Facebook Group:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=172899307479
Chris Byrd Tribute Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZaBFlpi6gs
UPDATE (11/12/09):
Funeral Service Facebook Event:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=177080935667
If anyone who knows more would like me to post something here, please feel free to e-mail me at deandagati@nyu.edu or post a comment.
