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Lyssa posted this on October 21st, 2007 @ 7:24:17 am» quote
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Hello everyone,
Thank you to everyone who came and participated in the ride and placement of the ghostbike. Pete came to our apartment yesterday and picked up Craig's old blue schwinn to use as the memorial, so it's actually his bike there- which feels comforting somehow.
This evening, Sunday Oct 21st we will meet at 9pm in Macri Park.
I picked up some candles last night and I have about 72, I hope I run out and need more. If you bring your own candle, please try to get one that isn't the glass kind so we don't have to worry about it breaking/going out. I can't tell you how much I hope for a large turnout. If there was one thing Craig loved, it was his friends. Being around a great number of them would make him so happy. Please tell everyone you know who knew Craig or even those who didn't to join us.
So we will meet at 9 and distribute candles and walk up to Ten Eyck and Union together.If anyone has a car with a stereo or a portable boom box to lend so we can blast one of his favorite songs, please let me know.
If you have questions, my number is 646 479-7294.
I know we all loved him, and I hope this night will be a way to say goodbye for those who can't make it up to Franklin. Please, please be there tonight. Thanks.
Sunday Candlelight Memorial for Craig Murphey (3885 views)
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rebeccadahling posted this on October 21st, 2007 @ 12:32:45 pm» quote
- i'll see everyone tonight. i made about 70ish buttons...some with the black "craig" logo, some with the blue/red cubs/craig logo, some with perez's "be better" for folks to wear with pride.
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sweetwillis posted this on October 21st, 2007 @ 12:47:20 pm» quote
- i will bring a car lyssa.
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white_trash posted this on October 21st, 2007 @ 1:02:34 pm» quote
- where exactly is Macri Park
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sweetwillis posted this on October 21st, 2007 @ 1:17:01 pm» quote
- i will pick up more candles before i head up...though i also have no idea what kind to get.
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sweetwillis posted this on October 21st, 2007 @ 1:51:11 pm» quote
- lyssa the car i am bringing has a cd player so just try and make one.
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terrydiabolik posted this on October 21st, 2007 @ 2:49:25 pm» quote
- what is the dress for this? i imagine suits and dresses?
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terrydiabolik posted this on October 21st, 2007 @ 3:00:26 pm» quote
- ha ha ha ok.
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SHIIIITBALLS posted this on October 21st, 2007 @ 5:36:42 pm» quote
- Les and I just bought a couple dozen more candles. Let's make that corner visible from deep space
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ilikerufies posted this on October 21st, 2007 @ 11:49:22 pm» quote
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eliz & johnny <3333
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brindle posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 12:03:31 am» quote
- IMAGE REMOVED CLICK TO VIEW [i40.photobucket.com]
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discongeniality posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 1:23:34 am» quote
- thanks so much for making this happen.
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oh deer posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 1:30:36 am» quote
- God this is so sad. I was so so glad and grateful to Lyssa and everyone that organized this as a celebration to remember the great life Craig led and the amazing person he was, rather than wallow in the pain. It's so hard to think of how senseless this tragedy is and how it should have been avoided. At the same time it's really incredible the way people have pulled together since this happened. I feel grateful that it's happening and I hope he sees this from wherever he is now and how extremely loved he was.
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sweetwillis posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 8:11:06 am» quote
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i can't go to mass so this was an amazing way for me to say goodbye a little.
thanks.
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white_trash posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 9:30:11 am» quote
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jezebel posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 5:08:20 am
Thank you Lyssa for being strong enough to MC. You did a really wonderful job
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theasianelaine posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 10:02:37 am» quote
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'CUM BOXERS?'
The memorial was beautiful and thanks Lyssa for MCing. You did an amazing job.
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5dollarBud posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 10:19:23 am» quote
- this was great. it's really rare that a memorial is as truly in the spirit of the person it is being held for as this was. everybody did right by craig
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ninly posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 11:06:46 am» quote
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When Lyssa was saying later on that people who were coming to Franklin should wear whatever they felt comfortable with (i don't remember exactly, but it was something like "come in jeans, come in a shirt, whatever you're comfortable with"), I came THIS CLOSE to adding "COME IN YOUR BOXERS!"
oh well :)
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borisa...shit posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 11:16:10 am» quote
- lyssa: you are so amazing. thank you so so SO much for being able to pull all of this together when you must be hurting so much. it was great to finally be able to laugh a little after so many days of sadness. :)
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Lindsay Lohandjob posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 11:25:24 am» quote
- it was amazing to see how many people craig had really touched in his life at this memorial. i can only echo what other people have already said but it was great that people pulled this off even though they were in pain. the memorial was a really good way i think to deal with whats been going on
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wburgcourier posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 11:33:16 am» quote
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Hello:
My name is Greg Hanlon and I'm a reporter for the Williamsburg Courier newspaper.
I wanted to put together something about Craig for our upcoming issue. From what I've heard from a lot of you, he was a really amazing guy. If any of you want to share your thoughts about Craig, please email me at greg.hanlon@gmail.com or call me at 646-352-2659.
Also, I understand that a lot of you are skeptical about the police report, specifically the part that said he was going southbound in the northbound lane. I would like to hear more about this -- call or email me and we can talk.
One more thing: I was at the event Saturday night, but I couldn't make it on Sunday night. Do any of you have any photos you can maybe send me from the event? And any photos of Craig that can be used for the paper, perhaps? That would be very helpful to me.
Thank you all very much, and I'm terribly sorry for your loss.
-Greg Hanlon
Williamsburg Courier
646-352-2659
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RICH HALL posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 11:51:56 am» quote
- two candles for you buddy <333IMAGE REMOVED CLICK TO VIEW [farm3.static.flickr.com]
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facials? posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 1:18:35 pm» quote
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lyssa thank you so much for all of your strength and courage in organizing this beautiful memorial.
it was truly overwhelming to see the outpourings of love and to see the sheer amount of friends of craig who were able to gather together.
i loved all of the stories -- please never stop telling them!
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rebeccadahling posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 1:47:52 pm» quote
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this looks beautiful, I can't wait for photos.
I was really hoping to make it too (I was sort of fighting off going to the hospital until afterwards, but common sense took over)...my thoughts are with all of you.
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discongeniality posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 3:19:25 pm» quote
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5dollarBud posted this on October 22nd, 2007 @ 10:19:23 am
this was great. it's really rare that a memorial is as truly in the spirit of the person it is being held for as this was. everybody did right by craig
yeah, i have never laughed out loud during a memorial or anything before. this was gone about just really perfectly. leave it to craig murphey to take a pee-slap in stride.
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innit posted this on October 23rd, 2007 @ 2:53:55 am» quote
- i didn't come on here to post earlier because i was worried it would somehow not be a fit tribute, when so many people that post on here loved him so much. i do not know if there is a better tribute to pay to someone that was so much devoted to his friends and to his community that an entire neighborhood mourned him, than what you guys did for him.
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streetfight posted this on October 23rd, 2007 @ 11:04:23 am» quote
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I'm really glad that Sunday went so well, and that so many people showed up.
Thanks Lyssa for doing such a great job!
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walkingcity posted this on October 23rd, 2007 @ 11:32:51 am» quote
- Metro article about Sunday's memorial and Craig [ny.metro.us]
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mediumpotofsauce posted this on October 23rd, 2007 @ 7:10:06 pm» quote
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i missed the sunday night memorial and so went there last night to re-light all the candles and sit. the words and photos you all posted were so touching and full of personality. even random passersby were drawn in, everyone from latin grandmothers to a homeless guy who sleeps in the nearby bakery. the ghostbikes are so provocative; i can't imagine a better memorial... cheers to you all.
**(i used to be "littlepotofsauce" but had password issues)
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professor$1.50 posted this on October 23rd, 2007 @ 11:48:01 pm» quote
- forgive him, veebs. he was fucking gorgeous!
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ilikerufies posted this on October 24th, 2007 @ 12:06:24 am» quote
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HE SPELLED UR NAME RIGHT!!!
(i think)
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Eric posted this on October 24th, 2007 @ 9:44:58 am» quote
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i was at the Service on tuesday and i saw some people wearing their "Craig" shirt. are there any more left? if so who can i contact to get one? I would gladly pay for one + shipping if needed! please let me know. my email is almeida.ericj@gmail.com
thanks
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ilikerufies posted this on October 24th, 2007 @ 10:03:53 am» quote
- the times picked up the metro article about the vigil BTW
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ilikerufies posted this on October 24th, 2007 @ 10:42:17 am» quote
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http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/23/an-unusual-case-of-deadly-road-rage/
waaaaaaay at the bottom, but there.
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veebs posted this on October 24th, 2007 @ 5:14:36 pm» quote
- my coworker has a copy of that metro issue... it's one of the ones of everyone raising their candles, you're taking the shot from near the front tire of the ghostbike. There's an inset of craig's face from that photo of him in the park with his arms kinda folded on his knees (the one used on streetsblog)
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thematt posted this on October 24th, 2007 @ 11:24:36 pm» quote
- Hi guys, I'm not from NYC but from Mass. I've been friends with Craig since we were teenagers. I just wanted to say thank you from his Mass friends for taking such good care of him and for loving him like you love him. What you guys have done with this vigil is amazing; the pictures have me crying all over again. He was, and is, the most amazing person I've ever known. We're all better people for having known Craig. Thanks again.
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