Friends, family pay tribute to accident victim at crash site
The Thanksgiving weekend ends tragically for a Lawrence man. Casey Anzek, 19 years old, was killed Saturday morning when his car slammed into a tree. Enlarge video
Friends of Casey Alan Anzek gathered Monday afternoon at the site of the deadly weekend car crash that took the 19-year-old’s life.
The former Lawrence High School student died and his four passengers were injured when the car he was driving slammed into a tree at about 2:10 a.m. Saturday in the 2500 block of Ousdahl Road. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Casey was a fun guy,” said Kim Hatch, Anzek’s friend. “He was fun to be around and he’d do anything for anybody.”
Empty liquor bottles, confederate flag symbols and cigarette packs littered the flowers and teddy bears that covered the base of the tree, which Anzek’s friends turned into a memorial.
Anzek was heading south on Ousdahl Road in a 1984 Chevrolet when it went off the east side of the road and hit the tree, which sits in front of a home at 25th Street Court.
Police said speed, alcohol and a wet street could be to blame for the accident.
Anzek was at a nearby grocery store just before the accident, said Michael Witt, his older brother.
“They were out goofing off and headed to someone’s house,” Witt said.
The single-vehicle crash injured four passengers, all from Lawrence, who were extricated by a passer-by. The passengers were identified Monday afternoon as 17-year-old Jasmine Garland, 20-year-old Anthony Munger, 16-year-old Cora Garland and 16-year-old Lauren Myers.
Jasmine Garland was listed in serious condition Monday night at Kansas University Hospital, Kansas City, Kan. Cora Garland was treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and transferred to another hospital, an LMH spokeswoman said. No other patient conditions were made available Monday.
Cora Garland is a sophomore at LHS, and Jasmine Garland is a former student of the school, where staff members were made available Monday to students and teachers needing help coping, said Steve Nilhas, LHS principal and Anzek’s former English teacher.
Nilhas said he remembered Anzek as an energetic, happy and hard-working person.
“He was a likable kid and I’m certainly very, very sad and very, very heartbroken to see that this happened to him,” Nilhas said.
Anzek’s funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Ind., Witt said.
“He was a hell of a kid, and it’s hard to explain to someone who didn’t know him what kind of big heart he had,” Witt said.
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tumbilweed (anonymous) says…
Nice touch with the empty liquor bottles at the memorial of a DUI death. Get a clue, kids. Sounds like you all in the picture are in serious denial. Are you taking bets as to which one of you will be next?
cait48 (anonymous) says…
All that's missing is Billy Ray Cyrus singing "Redneck Heaven".
reason (anonymous) says…
Why would you leave liquor bottles --sad-- just what killed him- do you think they have a clue!!!
compmd (anonymous) says…
And who is proud showing a confederate flag? Seriously, I honestly cannot understand the glorification that a kid like this gets for *choosing* to drink and get behind the wheel of a car. Not to mention everyone feels sorry for the other passengers, who *chose* to get into a car with a drunk driver.
kiddofriendy (anonymous) says…
Where are his parents? I'm sure they are a mess right now but they need to put a foot down and keep these kids from glorifying liquor and cigarettes. It's time to show some class and remember Casey for more than just a party!
FMT6488 (anonymous) says…
Creating a memorial to the (probably drunk) driver who died in the accident that seriously injured has 4 friends. . . Something is wrong here and someone better use their brains and figure it out - before there's yet another memorial to some other fun (but dead) person.
otto (anonymous) says…
I'd be willing to bet the property owners wish they would remember somewhere else.
krystalk (anonymous) says…
Nope nothing wrong just showing a friend our respects. He didn't deserve this and neither did the others. Everything there is a symbol of our love for Casey and something that reminds us of him. Alcohol or not Casey was amazing and he will never be forgotten and he will always live on in our hearts. No matter what. Casey was a bit of a redneck, like a rocker and a country man together. Just because someone loves the confederate flag doesn't mean they believe in what it means, and if they do... so be it. It's America remember, freedom of speech. No matter your judgments on this boy he was the greatest person, the funniest, and the FUNest. His family and friends loved him for what he was. And just like Casey, we don't care what you say. We are all sorry you didn't meet him. He was the best. And even the best make mistakes, but as you can see he paid for it. So your points are irrelevant. And you hatred is only fuel for all of us.
lily (anonymous) says…
Nothing wrong with a memorial of the right kind but empty liquor bottles etc don't send a positive message. Where were the parents of the minors? What a sad tale.
mom_of_three (anonymous) says…
khrystalk - I am not reading anything about hatred in the other posts, but serious questions about someone choses to remember someone who possibly died after drinking and injuring 4 others. And I don't think the posts are irrelevant. If you don't want to hear discussion, then don't read what will be written. Read the memorial page, but not this thread.
confederate_cowboy (anonymous) says…
well unlike casey beobachter im all for flying the confederate flag... and for one times have changed and so has the meaning of the confederate flag if u look up the definition of confederate... it states someone who is loyal to there southern states... and u need to quit knocking on casey b/c u dont know jack s--t about him for one he has friend of other races... he's got black friend, he's got white friends, he's got spanish friend, indain friends... so until you actually talk to us and try to understand what kind of person this young man was u need to back off
Luxor (anonymous) says…
Trashy, tasteless, crass and vulgar.
pickaname (anonymous) says…
Ah, my old friend from other postings beo. Fact: Casey Anzek was a unique young man that I had the priveledge of knowingt. Unfortunatly he made a very bad decision and paid untimatly with his life. Opinion: I am very saddened that this incident, not accident, happened to someone that I knew. Alot of the young people involved I also know, and have helped through this tragedy. Bless you all, and please, please as you live your lives learn from this and make wise choices. Your future is in your hands. Live, laugh and learn. Bless all of you.
packs_of_wild_dogzz (anonymous) says…
Clueless idiots.
bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
know there is nothing wrong with showing your pride casey was a good friend and he was loved by a lot of people he was the best friend a person could have casey was the funnyiest person you would have ever met he could make you laugh even if you were haveing the worst day of your life. this is just a big eye opener to all his friends that drinking and driving does not mix so just remeber to not drink and drive even if you have only had one beer or ten if you have been drinking give some one your keys or have a friend that is not drunk give you a ride but casey will be missed by a lot of people and we will all remember the good times we had with casey casey will always be in my heart he was my best friend and he always make me laugh love fat boy brian
I_Bejewel (anonymous) says…
I'm all for a putting a small white cross and some flowers at the scene of a tragic accident, but come on....this is within blocks of an elementary school. Nice message to send to young kids. "Hey, it's okay to drink and drive, kill yourself and risk the lives of others as long as you were a fun guy".Real nice.
notwhatyouthink (anonymous) says…
The biggest thing here is that everyone of these kids are under 21. Do we see a problem here? Alcohol is not something to be proud of. Your memoral and your postings doesn't make anyone think anything of Casey, but that he was a drunk with nothing to do but party. The saddest thing is that most of his friends will learn nothing from this and get in a car and drive with alcohol or ride with a drunk, and the loss of his life will be for nothing.
rgh (anonymous) says…
I can understand the flag if the kid had a like for "country" style, but certainly not the empty bottles. That's just trying to show that partying is okay no matter what happens, especially drinking a driving. God bless his parents, family, and friends. To his friends, please wake up and don't let this happen to you or another friend of yours. Be responsible; The car could have struck another vehicle with innocent people (even infants or young kids) being killed. As tragic as this is, thankfully there weren't more killed.
kasper (anonymous) says…
we all make mistakes. this was a bad one. just remember judge and you shall be judged.probably all of us have gotten behind the wheel after a few two many we were just the lucky ones.
CLARKKENT (anonymous) says…
first of all, let me say you all have my sympathies for the useless death and injuries.my question is--where were the parents of these 16 yr. old kids that were out at 2:30 a.m.? come on parents, take control of your kids, that is your job as parents. they need to be home at that time, not out running around and drinking. only trouble can be the result.
klorenz (anonymous) says…
At worst, the confederate flag means hatred and racism. At best, it means allegiance to the values that solidify the South as the most impoverished, least educated, and least healthy region in the country. Either way, it's nothing to be proud of. That kind of thinking is a prison that obscures all the wonderful things about Southern culture, which are numerous.Incidentally, since I moved to Alabama three years ago, I've been shocked and saddened by how many teenagers seem to die in car accidents here. Because it's always a tragedy, especially for the friends and family.
Zype (anonymous) says…
notwhatyouthink: Not everyone assumes the same things you assume."Your memoral and your postings doesn't make anyone think anything of Casey, but that he was a drunk with nothing to do but party."While I didn't know the guy and I think the alcohol bottles were rather inappropriate, I don't automatically jump to conclusions about him because of it.
redmoonrising (anonymous) says…
I have to assume some of his friends posting here are around Casey's age. Does this mean our schools are no longer teaching our kids how to spell, write a sentence, use punctuation? I don't begrudge anyone their opinion but they also seem to think it's okay to perpetuate behavior that will kill more of our young kids and that he had to "pay the price." Does that mean they would do all the same things and hope that they are never forced to pay? I do feel sorry for what Casey's family and friends are going through. I believe that he was a big-hearted person and a good friend. But if no lessons are learned, have his life and death been for nothing?
pickaname (anonymous) says…
"But if no lessons are learned, have his life and death been for nothing?"NICE...Point and Match!!!
woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
the confederate flag is a sign of pride for the south. But, the only problem is, we're in Kansas. Fly the kansas flag or the Union flag. Hopefully, this will be a lesson for the younger kids and all of his friends. My guess is that they will have a party dedicated to him. And what will be there? beer and cigs, with more young kids drinking and driving after throwing a party to show respect to their friend who died drinking and driving.That's a given, showing that they left liquor bottles at the memorial. If that tree was in my yard, I would make all the kids pick up the liquor bottles and take down the flag. Think about it kids, not too smart.
gogoplata (anonymous) says…
The KKK uses the Cross. I don't look at a Cross and say that it is a symbol of hate and racism. So while the Confederate Flag may be a symbol of hate and racism to some. It isn't to everyone. We have some very judgmental people posting here. Give this poor kids friends a break.
chipsahoy22 (anonymous) says…
tjhoops69...the best comment I've seen all day! At least they could show a little class and just leave flowers are something, but I guess that's what redneck call going all out.
jaysgirl07 (anonymous) says…
in response to someones comment, that all of caseys friends posting on here must be around his age, just shows that you didn't know casey at all. Casey didn't care about age when it came to his friends. Casey was the type of guy who didn't care what age you were. He was a fun loving guy who befriended everyone. There was so much more to Casey than partying. I've known Casey for 2 or 3 years now and have never seen him drunk. And as far as his friends needing to learn a lesson from Casey's death......all 3 of my little brothers were friends with Casey, the youngest being one of Caseys best friends, has learned a lesson. As for the memorial at the tree i see nothing wrong with what people have left there in memory of Casey. And as far as the empty liquor bottles they were not left to encourage underage drinking. They were left as a toast to Casey's life before that night. I don't feel i is fair to judge a young man who most of the people posting on here never even knew. I have had to watch my youngest brother completly lose it because he didn't know how to cope. As for not seeing any pictures of Casey's "black" friends. Well if you had watch the channel 6 news last night you would have seen a picture of him and one of his really good friends, who happens to be black. I just ask that the people posting on here have a heart. A huge lesson was learned by Caseys friends. Everyone needs to Pray for all of casey's family and also his friends. We also need to pray for the other 4 passengers because they all have a long road of recovery. Both physically and mentally.casey we miss you!!!! you are loved and will truly will never forgotten!!!!!!
ukillaJJ (anonymous) says…
"Empty liquor bottles, confederate flag symbols and cigarette packs littered the flowers and teddy bears that covered the base of the tree, which Anzek’s friends turned into a memorial."...Looks like his friends have the same interests as this dude. They all must have skipped school the day that they talked about the Civil War, drinking and driving, etc...
jaysgirl07 (anonymous) says…
"Everyone is different, you might tie your shoes starting with the left foot, others tie their shoes starting with the right foot. The way they are memorializing their friend is not right, not wrong, it is what it is and you need to get over your opinion of how they should do it."mustbhirlo thank you! That is very well put. And that is all everyone is trying to do. Those are just reminders of casey. But those are just a few. They only represent a part of him.I just feel it is fair for people to pass judgement on Casey with out knowing all the facts. We may never know everything about that night. The only people who will are the 5 people who were in that car. and my heart and prays go out to all of them and their families.
chipsahoy22 (anonymous) says…
omg he had one black friend. that what all rascist ppl say. "i do have black friends." i just think its ridiculous that you would "honor" him with empty liquor bottles and a confederate flag. two words...white trash!
chipsahoy22 (anonymous) says…
i just feel for the resident who lives there and has to look outside and see that trash everyday.
packs_of_wild_dogzz (anonymous) says…
Fact...got drunk and drove his car.Fact...crashed car with a force that indicates he was driving insanely fast for the road and conditionsFact...severely injured other peopleFact...killed himselfFact...All of the above due to his irresponsible and reckless behavior. Fact...So called friends look retarded making memorials with jack daniels bottles, rebel flags, and cigarettes.
Bob_Keeshan (anonymous) says…
The Confederate flag can only mean one thing:A bunch of Mizzou fans.
confederate_cowboy (anonymous) says…
ya'll need ta get ya facts straight b/c those teens were out drinking with him just not him, so they were willing to get in his car also. it wasn't like he held a gun to their head and told them to get in... so yes i do but i dont b/c the one part of the fact that was amitted to my friend stating that the other gentleman in that car was the one that made the wreck possible........ how about u go check out legacy.com and go look at the memorial of casey and his friends b/c it does show in a couple of the photos that he had nothing against black people..... i do have a friend that will tell u what he thinks of black but good thing he aint sitting right in front of u now and no by the way i aint around casey's age, no i didn't give him booze b/c i have been sober for ten yrs
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woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
Bigtwink17:I am sorry that this tragic accident occured, and resulted in the death of an individual and your friend, but you will not get your point across or get taken seriously with the kind of post you have been composing. If you want to stress points or make a case, you need to have better grammar, sentence composition and spelling.
Calliope877 (anonymous) says…
I'm going to risk getting judged by the self-righteous jack@sses on this board by admitting that I too had made the stupid, costly, and potentially fatal mistake of getting behind the wheel drunk. I was fortunate enough to have learned from my mistake, and that noone was injured from my blatant stupidity, and I have not since repeated this behavior, nor will I ever do so; however, I know things could've turned out much differently...I was very lucky.I'm not going to judge this boy because I have no room to do so, and neither do the rest of you, even if you haven't made the same mistake. But I do agree that putting empty beer bottles at the site is a lack of taste. That's certainly not how I'd wish to be remembered if my incident would've had a different outcome.
casey19 (anonymous) says…
For everybodys information,Casey did have a few black friends and the one he has is one of the ones who posted some pictures on the Memorial Website.So, everything that all his friends put at the tree are the way they remember him whether it be by drinking or being a redneck.thats how Casey was and no one can change that at all.There are still alot of unanswered questions of actually how the wreck happened,and in due time the police will have all of those answers and then we will all know what really happened to these kids.Thers no doubt he was drinking but all the others were to.No one knows hOw much these kids consumed until the police tell the paper,even if they do..so please I'm asking you guys quit bashing Casey and making him to be the only one who made mistakes in this whole situation,the others did as well.let him rest in peace.....
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Redneck69 (anonymous) says…
My regards fo out to casey's family and friends. There are people on here that must not have many black friends because i have a lot of them and they know that I have a confederate flag hanging in my house and they don't care. The confederate flag was flying in Georgia up intill about three years ago as their state flag. As like me I am a friend of Casey's and the people that were with him had a choice to ride with him. I am sorry for everyone's loss and I am sorry for everyone that has wound up in the hospital because of this.
mike_blur (Mike Blur) says…
After reading the article and the comment forum, I have only one thought:The herd has been thinned.
pickaname (anonymous) says…
Everyone is over the " black friend" deal, noone cares or is saying anything about that. For some reason it keeps coming up and everytime it sounds more and more stupid. We get it, so what, Casey had black friends...To bad we can't give him a cookie. damn, leave it alone already. If you kids only knew how freakin dumb you are making yourselves out to be. Stay in school.
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bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
tjhoops or what ever you name is i am not saying that drinking and driving is a good thing i am just trying to say that it is not right for people that are on here that are taking crap about casey that did not even know him
Bob_Keeshan (anonymous) says…
To all of you complaining about spelling and grammar, don't you know each and every one of the posters you are criticizing has a BA from the University of Missouri?
jonas_opines (anonymous) says…
"but the bloggers on here are upset that this guys friends are glorifying him and not taking responsibility for his actions. they are trying to justify his actions."Imagine that, friends of a teen who died tragically but preventably, trying to sort out their feelings and defend the memories of their dead friend from disconnected, faceless attackers who, among other things, say that there needs to more deaths of this kind. Inconceivable.
hammysammy (anonymous) says…
Personally, there are aspects of the memorial that I don't think are necessarily appropriate. However...I think it is highly ironic that so many people are on here condemning it and people they've never met, some who are injured or deceased, as "classless" or "trash". To me, that is the epitome of classless/trashy behavior. I get that people might be concerned about the message being conveyed, but this board reeks of heartless bullying. For those of you concerned about the message being conveyed to children, I get that...but in your zeal for educating children, please do not teach them to hate like you do.
victoria_noire (anonymous) says…
I haven't really seen anyone here saying there needs to be more deaths of this kind, besides drunk driving supporters t1321 and tina6608. Actually, everyone else is begging & pleading with Casey's young friends to never drink & drive, hopefully sparing all of us from the same tragedy.
Strontius (anonymous) says…
bigtwink,If you want nothing but positive memorial messages, best to stick to his memorial website. Don't look for sympathy or compassion here. Maybe a drunk driving death is a nice way to go for people who have no ambition in life, but some of us have futures and would feel safer if people like Casey simply didn't exist. Frankly, many of his friends who have posted here and demonstrated a total lack of basic English skills and general ignorance are probably destined for a similar death. If you fly the confederate flag, you're not an American in my book. The Confederate States of America was a treasonous bunch of slave owning elitists who convinced stupid red necks to fight their war. If I were from the South, I would be deeply ashamed of my past, not remembering it fondly. You might as well fly the swastika along side it. Oh well, one less beer swilling red-neck out of the gene pool. Too bad we can't neuter the rest.
jayhawkerincali (anonymous) says…
I didn't even get that far into these posts before my brain wanted to just explode, but I had to respond to just one little part I got to before I couldn't read any more..."He didn't deserve this and neither did the others. "Sorry, but he DID deserve this, as did the others in the vehicle. Drinking + driving = YOUR choice = YOU pay the consequences accordingly to your actions. I've known people to die in these tragic accidents, and regardless of the details, it IS a tragic loss...but do not for a second think that he and the others didn't deserve it because they certainly did. Thankfully, in this situation, it was the one's who made poor choices that were injured/killed instead of an innocent bystander suffering or even dying for someone else's horrible choice.
flux (anonymous) says…
Confederate cowboy......WTF! These posts are embarrassing.
Strontius (anonymous) says…
"I get that…but in your zeal for educating children, please do not teach them to hate like you do"These aren't children in need of educating. They're teenagers, some legally adults (though you wouldn't know it from their atrocious English skills), who should not be coddled. They are being asked to publicly defend their positions and finding themselves unable to do so. That's probably a great education by itself. With any luck, it will inspire some critical introspection into the value of their current education.
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woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
Brian, you just got served!!
pickaname (anonymous) says…
Keaton,I did know Casey, and thought of him as a kind and compassionate young man, and was saddened to learn the news from an aquaintance whom I consoled almost all weekend long. My how things change once a young person leaves the confines of highschool hallways. I know you as well, and you are better off at Freestate, try to stay in school this time. The others are correct in stating that if you do not wish to hear negativities, maybe you should snort, smoke, drink,or huff your way to your happy place. Get a life Brian, you have never and never will be a good friend to anyone. Keep convincing yourself.
hammysammy (anonymous) says…
Strontius, I'm talking about the children everyone keeps referring to in the elementary school...the ones who are being so damaged by the memorial. Having said that, I don't think that, I do think teenagers are children. And hopefully they learn from this.
hammysammy (anonymous) says…
And I also think that as children, teenagers are allowed much too liberal driving privileges at too young of an age.
Buggie7 (anonymous) says…
Jaysgirl-Im really stumped by your earlier statment saying that casey had friends of all ages and what kind of person he was because all I see is that there are others injured here (one in critical) and the fact that he may have had friends of all ages but didnt really care about them if he got behind the wheel after drinking. He not only put himself at risk but everyone in that car, Everyone on sidewalks, Everyone that was out driving that night. Yes that is too close to a elementary school and the alcohol reminants are not what should be taught to our children. You are probably one who does not have children or one that condones them going out at that time of the morning. As for the flag, so it means you support the south well then go move there I feel sorry for people walking and driving down south but our families will be safe. Im sure this boy will be missed and I do have friends that were friends of him. I would not call him a man because he sure did no act like one putting himself, the minors and the other people out there at risk. I remember seeing him in the LJworld a few years ago on a fishing trip to Marys Lake. He should have stuck to sport like that. Why toast to a memory of a friend when you are a minor cause Im sure that wasnt pepsi or apple juice. I also do not believe the news and Ljworld should be putting this story out there anymore. He is not someone who should be memorialized on here. This sensationalizes drinking and driving. I would however like to know more about the injured in this wreck in the future. I hope they heal mentally and physically. I also hope this has taught them a huge lesson. From the posts maybe not but the "friends" who are posting arent the ones who are injured and will not have to go through both physical and mental healing.
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bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
what is your name because it is not pickaname i know that i am better off at freestate and did you even know casey becasue if you did you would not be talking crap on him and i have a life un like you and you will never have a life because you talk about other peoples family
1029 (anonymous) says…
Trashy.
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happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
Really? You honestly compare the word redneck to that word? It has been used for countless decades as a means for white people to repress and degrade African Americans who had every right to be here. How many of today's posters have described themselves as rednecks? The answer to that question would be most. The two words you talked about are not even in the same league.
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pickaname (anonymous) says…
I have NOT even said one bad word about Casey, this has been long over concerning Casey. Now you and your friends are the target due to your lack of education, morals, and control.
woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
bigtwink17:You should proofread your post before submitting them. You can type them out in word, use spellcheck, and then copy and paste. Although it may take longer due to the one key typing, it will be well worth it. People will be able to understand you better if you spell your words correctly. It is hard having to decode some of your dialect.
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pickaname (anonymous) says…
Ya, I sure fell stupid!
bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
what the hell is you name because i think you are a little scared right now of what might happen to you
1029 (anonymous) says…
I like the confederate flag because of its pretty colors, not because I'm a racist redneck.
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
And Brian I have seen your "special" looking self at Cici's two times thus far, in the... 4 times I've been there. And pickaname is right, WOW you got a 3.0, but I know nearly for a fact you are talking the slowest courses offered at freestate. You need to understand, in an arguement when you can't come up with intellectual thought, you have no chance to win. And about kicking anyone's ass, I think the amount of times I made you cry at wrestling practice, you have no chance.And I knew Casey, he was a good guy, all this malice is directed at you Brian.
flux (anonymous) says…
Bigtwink.......shut up before you make your self look any worse. That was one of the most illiterate staments I have ever read. Some how you managed to beat Confederate cowboy in making the least amount of sense today.
Buggie7 (anonymous) says…
Ok Brian, you have a grade point average. I'm not really sure how you got it. I am sure that English class is not one of your best subjects. You didn't "serve" anyone because you are in a oxymoron there stating your grade point average then stating it in a terrible manner. Look over your paragraph and try it again. If you do attend high school make sure you stay awake in classes and pay attention when you are typing on a public forum.
Danimal (anonymous) says…
I'm not going to lie to you, it's always a tragedy when someone is killed in an accident. But it's an even bigger tragedy when someone's friends celebrate the lifestyle that killed them by building a shrine to vice. People obviously remember you for what you're known for. My brother was always running around our farm and hunting or shooting clays or targets when he wasn't at work or school, and was an excellent marksman. He joined the Marine Corps after high school and when he died less than a year later there were a few people that left spent shell casings at his grave, that was understandable. The fact that all people are leaving to memorialize this young man are empty liquor bottles and cigarettes says a lot about them, and about him.
bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
crosstownbytch1 you are one of the only people on here that i have heard say positive things about casey thank you for your support
bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
buggie7 first of all English is my best subject
pickaname (anonymous) says…
I will just cut and paste one of my previous posts illiterate Brian:pickaname (Anonymous) says… Keaton,I did know Casey, and thought of him as a kind and compassionate young man, and was saddened to learn the news from an aquaintance whom I consoled almost all weekend long. My how things change once a young person leaves the confines of highschool hallways. I know you as well, and you are better off at Freestate, try to stay in school this time. The others are correct in stating that if you do not wish to hear negativities, maybe you should snort, smoke, drink,or huff your way to your happy place. Get a life Brian, you have never and never will be a good friend to anyone. Keep convincing yourself.
bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
happy go lucky what is your name
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pickaname (anonymous) says…
Ya happy go lucky what is your name. I am a huge LHS wrestling fan!
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Buggie7 (anonymous) says…
Big T- This forum is not a support forum. This is about an accident that could have been prevented. I dont understand why his friends have to memorialize with alcohol. I know he liked fishing and he had to be interested in other things. Why not put those things on the memorial to better remember him by? Why not maybe a copy of a song that reminds you of him (preferrably one that does not involve alcohol) Im sure casey had alot of other things that he enjoyed but Fishing is all that is mentioned. I have seen posts about a party boy and pics where he is drinking. I'm just saying there has to be some other way to remember him besides something alcohol related. You knew him, can you tell us about other interests he had besides friends and drinking? Everyone on this forum has a right to their opinion, even you. You need to understand the anger and frustration of people. There are ones condoning his actions and that could have been a family member of yours in that car or he could have plowed you over or your family. People are upset because someone who has albeit made a mistake like Casey should not be memorialized in a public fashion unless he is a poster child for AA. I'm sure that you knew him well and you will miss him however, he made the decision to put children (minors) in his vehicle knowing he had been drinking. That was wrong and should not be sensationalized in a positive manner. The friends doing the memorial are right in doing one for him but please put things out there that shows there are other sides to this young man besides the partying and drinking.
geniusmannumber1 (anonymous) says…
Bigtwink does know what his screen name means, right?
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bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
and no one ever made me cry at wrestiling practice
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WhiteDog (anonymous) says…
Dear Lord,When I die, my only wish is that my friends value me and our friendship enough to leave piles of trash at the place where I took my last breath. I will only know they loved me if I see piles and piles of cigarettes and liquor bottles. If they would only add in some gnawed chicken bones and used condoms, I would be certain of their highest esteem.Oh, and before I forget, if they could throw in as many hate symbols as they can find, too, that would really kick ass.Seriously, my thoughts are with Casey's family, and with those who were injured by his actions. His friends, on the other hand, need to grow up. A lot.
jonas_opines (anonymous) says…
victoria: Look around 12:54, and you will indeed see a couple posters with the sum total of promoting more deaths of this kind.
bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
geniusmannumber1yea i know what it means and i does not sound hafe a stupid as yours does and i know that you are trying to say that i am fat but i do not care waht you think
Confrontation (anonymous) says…
Wow! What has happened to our educational system? The teachers of these kids should be fired.
Strontius (anonymous) says…
"And I also think that as children, teenagers are allowed much too liberal driving privileges at too young of an age"Definitely agree there. I'm discovering that some kids are wearing citations and DUIs as badges of honor, and certainly that many do not deserve the privilege of driving.
Dbryant88 (anonymous) says…
ok for everyone who is bashing on bigtwink and Confederate cowboy. I know for a fact that bigtwink knew casey. and maybe their english isn't up to "par". but they know more about casey then the rest of you who are just on here to bash on something and someone you don't know anything about. for the sake of the boy's family and friends please stop all the bashing and hateful words being said. it's hard enough for some of us to cope with the lost of a loved one. I knew Casey for about 4 years and he had one of the biggest loved filled hearts i've ever known. He will be greatly missed. I'm not saying that the way he died was anything to be proud of. but we aren't honoring the way he died or what he was doing. we are morning over the lost of a life that was dear to us. please please stop all the hatred on here.
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bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
Dbryant88 thank you for understanding that all of the people that are on here bashing on casey did not even know him and they all should get there asses kicked
Strontius (anonymous) says…
"I like the confederate flag because of its pretty colors, not because I'm a racist redneck."Same colors on the American flag... and on the French flag. You like that one too? By your logic, you should. And lets be clear about this discussion. It's not about Casey. He made a bad choice and paid for it. This is about his decisions, and how his friends and family have clearly compounded his poor choices in his memorial and in his defense.
WhiteDog (anonymous) says…
Bigtwink, you really think that anyone who truly hates the idea that there are drunks out on the road who put their own loved ones at risk should have their asses kicked?I only know one thing about Casey -- that he put the lives of a lot of people in jeopardy. No matter what a wonderful guy he was in other ways, it doesn't change that fact. Luckily enough, when the actions that he freely chose took his life, he didn't take anyone else out with him.It's a tragedy that a young man died. That he did it of his own doing is even worse. That many are glorifying him for it, is unimaginable.
simple123 (anonymous) says…
after reading all the comments and knowing everyone involved in this incident i can say a couple things. dont drink and drive and dont let your friends drive drunk. simple seriously young and immature and people will just become another statistic like casey. i hope that his family will be ok after this incident but let this be a lesson to everyone who drinks and drives.
victoria_noire (anonymous) says…
Jonas, I have no doubts myself that the herd needs to be thinned, but I don't believe that mike_blur or beobachter are advocating drunk driving. Although it could be considered a form of Natural Selection.
Strontius (anonymous) says…
Dbryant, If you had anything to do with that memorial, you are in fact honoring the way he died. Beer cans and confederate flags? Just what sort of message are you trying to send? Whatever else Casey was, he deserves the scorn he has received for his irresponsible behavior that fortunately did not cost any more lives than his own. And if he was drunk, then it's even worse. No one has the right to drink, drive, and injure people, only to turn around and receive praise just because his stupidity cost him his life. As for you bigtwink, you talk a big game, and I'm sure your gang of hoods would like to go get drunk and beat some people, but it's not going to happen. You're just a stupid kid destined for a life of mediocrity, bastard children, and probably jail time for public intoxication, if not assault and battery. Ask yourself one simple question:"What am I contributing to my society and humanity at large?"
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Shardwurm (anonymous) says…
A shame that the Confederate flag has assumed the mantle of a racist symbol. In fact most of the soldiers and civilians from the south had no slaves and no real motivation for laying their lives on the line to keep them enslaved. Slavery was definitely a big issue but it wasn't the only one. Most of the rank-and-file were fighitng for their perceived right to self-govern with a weak central government.In any case, the Confederate flag could be viewed much differently - if it weren't for the southern rebellion which that flag represents, blacks in America would have been enslaved even longer than they were. The US Congress had no immediate intentions to free anyone...and had the war not come about slavery would have gone on for some time. So be thankful to that flag for it represents the only way slavery would be abolished in this country, and remember that the vast majority of those who fought under it had nothing to do with slavery.
woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
bigtwink17:"yea i know what it means and i does not sound hafe a stupid as yours does"_______________________________what? you have totally made everyone's point on this forum by that one horribly built want to be sentence.Are you sure you're not in 2nd grade english?
emu (anonymous) says…
Flying a Confederate flag in America should be like flying a Nazi flag in Germany: a felony.Flying a Confederate flag in a place like Lawrence is especially awful. How can anyone -- even slack-jawed, junk-food-fattened white-trash cretins like the ones in the picture -- get as far as high school without understanding what happened in Lawrence just before the Civil War? (Hi kids -- in case you missed that class because you were all methed up that day: People in Lawrence were shot in the streets and burned alive in their homes by Confederate sympathizers. Kansas was founded by people who hoped that your kind would never live there. You're welcome, and hope you leave soon.)
CLARKKENT (anonymous) says…
nice post strontius!!!!bigtwink--are you smarter than a fifth grader!!!!!!!!!
geniusmannumber1 (anonymous) says…
Bigtwink--I'm not entirely certain what you meant by your response, because I had trouble reading it, but if you think (as I'm guessing) that your screenname means "fat" ... well, you answered my question.
emu (anonymous) says…
Flying a Confederate flag in America should be like flying a Nazi flag in Germany: a felony.Flying a Confederate flag in a place like Lawrence is especially awful. How can anyone -- even slack-jawed, junk-food-fattened cretins -- get as far as high school without understanding what happened in Lawrence just before the Civil War? (Hi kids -- in case you missed that class because you were all methed up that day: People in Lawrence were shot in the streets and burned alive in their homes by Confederate sympathizers. Kansas was founded by people who hoped that your kind would never live there. You're welcome, and hope you leave soon.)
Quigly (anonymous) says…
I am sorry for the loss. But what is wrong with you people. Empty liquor bottles? Now were those bottles drank there and some one drive home after that? Hey what a great example. Idiots.
TheYetiSpeaks (anonymous) says…
krystalk says:"Just because someone loves the confederate flag doesn't mean they believe in what it means" Yeah, just because someone loves the American flag doesn't mean they believe in what it-.....oh wait a minute. Lets try, just because someone loves the Nazi flag doesn't mean they believe in wha-.....Hmmmm, that doesn't work either. I have a question: How come the defenders of the Confederate flag always fall back on, "it doesn't mean I was for slavery". It's kind of the definition of flying a flag that the person flying would cherish the ideals the flag represents.confederate_cowboy-genius says:"it wasn't like he held a gun to their head and told them to get in…" Really? Because in my way of thinking he could held the gun on them and pulled the trigger and accomplished the same task that he did. What a joke.
salad (anonymous) says…
I think that if I were Mr. Garland, and my two teenage daughters were in serious condition in the hospital, because of this drunken doosh, I would be lawyering-up. As for the dead drunk....a GOOD guy would have handed over the keys to a sober driver. Clearly, and despite his clueless freinds testaments to the contrary, he was not a good guy. Too bad he wasn't driving alone.
TheYetiSpeaks (anonymous) says…
Also!!: I am tired of the overuse of the word tragedy. A guy riding a bike minding his own business and getting plowed into by an unattentive driver is a tragedy. Hostages getting exterminated by extremists is a tragedy. Some poor schmo at work in a high rise getting disintegrated because a hijacker flew a jumbo jet into his floor is a tragedy. A drunk kid having no respect or regard for his friends going down a side street a mach 3 and slamming into a tree is not a tragedy....its unfortunate. Someone dying is not automatically a tragedy.
Strontius (anonymous) says…
Shardwurm,While you seem to have some knowledge of the Civil War and thankfully express it clearly, I challenge your assertions. Countries and people have fought longer and harder than the Confederacy. If you actually look at the historical documents of the time, it becomes very clear that the Confederacy lost the moral battle with the North to the point where it almost freed the slaves itself, much to the chagrin of Georgia, which nearly succeeded from the Confederacy! It's also worthy to note, that many counties and cities in the South attempted to secede from their parent states in the Confederacy at the outset of the war. The most notable event being of course, the creation of West Virginia. As much as we hear about problems in the North with regard to the war, the South was infinitely more troubled. The trouble is, we have books and movies like "Gone With The Wind" which paint a very false picture of the South and portray the North as meddlesome and crooked. To say that slavery would have lasted longer if not for the Confederacy is also false. The U.S. House of Representatives prior to the Civil War passed numerous anti-slavery laws, only to have them defeated in the Senate, which if you remember, was evenly divided between pro and anti slavery forces. Thus popular sentiment was very much against slave ownership but could go nowhere because of our bicameral legislature. What's even more fascinating, is that poor whites fighting to keep slaves wasn't based on race, but social class. It's about being just one iota better than the next group of people. That's what the poor whites were fighting to keep. They wanted at least one social class below them, and that's what anyone who flies the Confederate flag says today: "At least I'm better than those ". It's taking pride in being better than someone else, whether you consciously realize it or not. Why is it that our rampant patriotism hasn't stamped out this Confederate crap for good?
Drew_Carey (anonymous) says…
I wondered why the thread quieted down. I then remembered it's nearly 5 o'clock shift change at Sonic. Time for them to grab their uniforms and a bottle before heading out the door.Don't forget your break time brewski and cash for that kid who's bringing you a ziplock full of condiments.The toke and tots special.
freesample (anonymous) says…
As a person that has had their family bashed on here by a bunch of insensitive a**holes, i know how bad you want to defend your friend. And my heart really does go out the family and friends of Casey. But believe me it is really not worth it all. What he did was wrong. Do i believe he got what he deserved? No. But when drinking and driving, dying from your actions is the ultimate consquence. Thank god that he didnt take an innocent bystander out with him. And leaving a memorial of emtpy liqour bottles so close to an elementary school is irresponsible and thoughtless. His friends have every right to honor him, just not in this fashion. As for the confederate flag, they all should be burned. Being proud of the south??? That flag stood for a south that didnt want to be part of the Union. A south that started a war killing hundreds of thousands of Americans. A war that if won by the south would have enslaved blacks for years,decades, if not centuries to come. A south that burned a wonderful town i have come to love. What is there to love about that?
1029 (anonymous) says…
You all need to leave kids alone. We just try to go out and live like everyone else is. Just because we aren't as smart and don't make good sentences don't mean that we aren't people who aren't sad for this tragedy. The flag is a simbel of are culture and doesnt mean we dont like black people. Everybody drinks and so the bottles are a show of respect like a toast to a life. and there is only 4 years between 16 and 20 and everybody knows its easier to get them for sex especially when they need someone to buy them bottles. girls are age think they are better than us and that we arent as smart, so it is just conveint to go younger. So lets not be haters and make judgemetns and lets make the best memorial ever by that tree. Piece and love to everyone.
mickeyrat (anonymous) says…
My sympathies go out to the homeowners or tenants. I can only imagine how it must be to wake up at 2:10am to a horrible crash and come out to see death and injury in one's front yard.The inclusion of empty liquor bottles in the "memorial" -- that the homeowners probably didn't request -- is ghoulish.If the bottles were left to "toast... (his) life before that night," I hope the celebrants conduct future memorials on deserted highways, far from children, pedestrians, or other drivers.
kujayhawk (anonymous) says…
idiots.
kujayhawk (anonymous) says…
If this was on my property, this would be a memorial I would have no problem taking down. No wonder all these kids are trying to go to Free State now.
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
Seems the conversation has shifted from Brian's remedial english, to... history lessons?To Brian, I was forced to wrestle you many times at practice, much to my protests. The one positive side of that, wasn't my ability to get better with you, it was the fact I could take out my stress and frustrations on you. You would constantly talk crap about how good you were in school(even told a certain Food's class you gotten a scholorship to wrestle at JCCC) but on that mat, it was just me throwing you around. And that was with me weighing 50 lbs less than you. I don't speak ill of the dead, but I speak ill of people who cannot speak in english, or those that talk but cannot back it up. Brian, just don't post anymore, this isn't a place for you really, you need something this blog cannot offer you. An education.
freesample (anonymous) says…
Please correct me if im wrong but wasnt it the Confederate soldiers that first shot at the Union when they were held up in Fort Sumter in April of 1861 after the South seceded from the Union? Isnt that what officially started the war?
Jaysbird (anonymous) says…
WOW...This should be a lesson to all those who vote to give the school district more money and encourage that money to be spent on things like new athletic stadiums for two schools less than 10 miles from each other.If the children’s responses here are an example of our education system then there is no better example of a system that is horribly broken, and no amount of money can fix that system.
mickeyrat (anonymous) says…
Seriously, Jaysbird. It is sad when you can already see a complete lack of English skills after reading just a dozen words or so. See the 4:39pm post. Yeah, we need stadiums more than anything, LOL.
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
Jaysbird I graduated last year from LHS, the fact that most of the "children" you say, don't represent the school system as a whole. They are a small portion of the student population, isolated in one section of the school(auto-tech building). LHS has great academics and provides the students that want to, the ability to learn.
KansasVoter (anonymous) says…
I didn't read all of the comments, but what's the deal with the Confederate flags? Was the guy who got killed a racist or something?
kansasdaughter (anonymous) says…
Did you notice that Casey's friends were posting during school hours?
Calliope877 (anonymous) says…
Multidisciplinary (Anonymous) says… How about mandatory sterilization for the first DUI?This event seems to suggest this might be beneficial.“For the good of our nation, your gene pool stops HERE!”I have to disagree with you on that for an obvious reason.:)In my opinion, as the laws for a first DUI currently stand, the system is set up to scare the crap out of you so you won't do it again. It was effective in my case -- there's something traumatic about seeing a 10 foot tall cop (I doubt he was really that tall, but that's what I remember) walking towards you and demanding that you "put your hands up," not to mention the amount of fines which are quite costly for a reason. I personally don't see how some people can repeat the offense knowing that it could cost them dearly in more ways than one! I suppose that's where alcoholism/depression/and self-hatred come in, especially for those individuals who go on to their second, third, fourth, and fifth DUI. Since they don't have a care for their own well-being, of course they do not care for the well-being of others.
freesample (anonymous) says…
Sorry for turning this into a history debate. Thanks Multi. There are many different views on what started the Civil War. But i think that most believe its because the South seceded from the Union. Because they didnt want to be "governed" by the federal government and to have more state rights. But the South soon realized that their new goverment was the same and states tried to seceded from the Confederacy. What my point is tho, having the rebel flag hanging up anywhere is tasteless.
jonas_opines (anonymous) says…
tjhoops: I'm not quite sure what I'm supposed to get, but I've dropped into both these threads, and I've noticed some poor defense, to be sure. But, ya'know, I don't particularly find a lack of class in defense to particularly justify a lack of class in offense, and I'm admittedly more inclined to give the benefit of the doubt to the people dealing with the death of their friend than to the casual gravedancers who show up on every thread in which someone died. Perhaps I'm just overexposed at this point. So perhaps what's not being gotten is rather simple. Denial if the first stage of grief.
Quigly (anonymous) says…
Calliope877, I agree with you. I can not believe that people will not figure it out. But if it is obviously not working then maybe something else needs to be tried. and Kansasvoter, I do not know about the boy, but I do know some of his friends and they are racist. They are the closet type. Will talk behind someones back but never confront any person of color. I am standing behind the true Confederates. The war was not about the slaves or freeing anyone at all. And Please people there was other factors in the burning of Lawrence(2 times). It was not just a random act. The town you "love" so much had some evil people, with evil thoughts. There was a certain senator who devised a plan that made Kansas bleed like a stuck pig. But yeah, this thread has turned into a history lesson and not about the kid that almost killed 4 more people. The bottles and the flag need to go. Out of respect of the living and the dead. As long as that crap is up, he will be slammed on. In this newspaper, in town. Think about your dead friend and give him some respect. PS Quantrl was a idiot and a coward. He had nothing to do with any cause but himself. His name should have not even come up.
witchfindergeneral (anonymous) says…
After seeing the above picture, I lost all respect and sympathy for the deceased and his survivors. Racists (especially those who drive drunk) deserve neither. Regardless of the intention behind its display, the flag is a racist symbol used only by racists. "Empty liquor bottles..." at the fatal crash site of a probable DUI? Classy.
Dejacrew423 (anonymous) says…
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this young man. I also lost someone very close to me that was very young. The most profound thing you can do for Casey is to learn from his death. Please let his death be the wake-up call that some of you may need and take this chance to stop whatever destructive decision you're making in your life. Whether that be drinking and driving, excess speeding, drugs, whatever. The thing you can learn from this is life is so short and so precious that your actions no matter how small you think they are can cause a world of heartache. Be the good that comes from this awful tragedy. Again my heart goes out to all of you.
flux (anonymous) says…
Jonas_opines, that was really confusing...
RTTO11 (anonymous) says…
"Casey was a total dumb SOB and so are all of the3 ignorant people defending him."--BeoI am appalled that someone who did not know Casey would make comments such as that.I did not know him either, and it saddens me that someone would be so disrespectful about his death. Regardless of whether you two would have seen eye to eye, at least have some respect for the deceased.
toe (anonymous) says…
Strange primitive ceremony.
RTTO11 (anonymous) says…
And to happy_go_lucky, I too graduated from LHS, and I was one of the so called children that hung around the auto tech building and ag. shop. I was also valedictorian of my class. Dont judge.
grrliz (anonymous) says…
Good riddance. Society doesn't need any more geniuses like him or his friends.
confederate_cowboy (anonymous) says…
you know my family is from the dirty south and im sorry that it offends you... but i dont ask you to like me... b/c i could care less.... i am who i am and i will be who i am until the day i die.... that will be a rebel that just dont care, so like multi said love it or leave it... To answer the persons question about whether or not is the young kid racist or not. No he wasn't but he did run with the confederate flag he has alot of friends of different ethnic backgrounds.. One of them moved in to my old place where i lived and we r real good friends. We have been good friends since highschool... This friend of casey's and I is black....
jonas_opines (anonymous) says…
flux: Well, part was a typo, denial Is the first stage of grief. For the rest, my point, obscured perhaps, is that the comments that come up, everytime there's a thread about a death, particularly one that could be avoided, will make anybody connected to the event angry and hurt, and lead them to defend actions and people that they might not, in other circumstances, be apt to defend.
Buggie7 (anonymous) says…
Buggie is locking herself in a safe underground facility now mainly used for nuclear protection. The reason being is that Beo and Marion agreed. Too damn scary I'm headed through the doors. May those who are defending Casey on here I sympathize with your pain. That being said you need to now leave this forum because that is not what it is for. You do not realize the people on here aren't hating Casey (well most of them) they are hating his actions. Had this been an article on a teen who was killed and 4 others injured due to a deer or some other trajedy beyond his control there would not be a problem or any reason for this forum and the only question I would be having is why is a 19 year old out with minors at that time of the morning anyway. Where are their parents?
krystalk (anonymous) says…
you all are really really sad.I'm a friend of Casey's and I don't drink and drive, hell i don't even drink. So before you say stuff about his friends I suggest you google it. We did all learn a lesson. And you just assume you know all of us. Casey that was our friend. You'd do the same for your friends and family. Just because we put bottles there doesn't mean we didn't learn anything. Maybe it has opened and it was a symbol of our giving up on drinking by giving the bottles to him. Or maybe not. Its our choice
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
RTTO11 I'm sorry to say, LHS is different now then when you were in school. From my years there, I didn't know many smart kids that hung around auto-tech. And honestly, if you think of the purpose of an vo-tech programs, they aren't supposed to be the smart ones.
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
I took an auto-tech class, not knowing anything about cars... With Casey actually... And I recieved the highest grade in the class.
wm_morain (anonymous) says…
First off let me praise all the peple that truly knew casey as the person that he was, as to the idiot thinking that the confererate flag stands for racism and hatred, go back to your clan meeting and leave the rest of the civilized world to those who care, as for the people that have already condemed Casey for driving drunk, well that is yet to be proven and as the good Lord says, judge not lest ye be judged, so in remebrance of a person that was a great kid, a great person and a great friend, we will all miss you but see you again some day, we all love you and as for me you are a member of my family and i will miss you terribly, anyone having a problem with anyhting that happened needs to remember that it was an accident and until the facts are in keep your opinions to yourselves so the ones that are grieving dont have to read about your ignorance!!! or if you want to get into an intelligent debate, go back to school first
mickeyrat (anonymous) says…
"it was an accident and until the facts are in..."Hmm, let's review: 25th & Ousdahl. Residential area, 30mph speed limit. Single-car accident, fatality. How many more "facts" do you need?
Pywacket (anonymous) says…
krystalk says: "So before you say stuff about his friends I suggest you google it. We did all learn a lesson. And you just assume you know all of us. Casey that was our friend. You'd do the same for your friends and family."Huh? Google what?I think I know where the booze from those empties ended up. No--wait! She says she doesn't drink. There can only be one other explanation for "sentences" such as "Casey that was our friend."Krystal = Sarah Palin! Krystal/Sarah: Get thee to a remedial English class!Seriously, though, I hope some of these kids are scared sober and will pay tribute to their friend by not following in his footprints.
TheEleventhStephanie (anonymous) says…
I gave it a long, hard google and I still think those kids are morons.
KansasPerson (anonymous) says…
Oh please, please tell me this isn't a real post.It's gotta be fake.Please?1029 (Anonymous) says…"You all need to leave kids alone. We just try to go out and live like everyone else is. Just because we aren't as smart and don't make good sentences don't mean that we aren't people who aren't sad for this tragedy. The flag is a simbel of are culture and doesnt mean we dont like black people. Everybody drinks and so the bottles are a show of respect like a toast to a life. and there is only 4 years between 16 and 20 and everybody knows its easier to get them for sex especially when they need someone to buy them bottles. girls are age think they are better than us and that we arent as smart, so it is just conveint to go younger. So lets not be haters and make judgemetns and lets make the best memorial ever by that tree. Piece and love to everyone."
KansasPerson (anonymous) says…
Whew. And I should have checked that. Probably too sleepy to be reading this stuff anyway!
hannahdawn0709 (whitney harper) says…
to everyone assuming can i spell something out to u assuming makes an ass out of u and me. i am not condoning what casey did or his friends for that matter. yes i am thankfull that luckily nobody else was hit or killed. it is sad to see him go out like this as he was a caring person. he has many who love him. for those of us who were called saturday and told our dear friend had died and injured others we will spend the rest of our lives knowing we will never see him again. for those of us who decided to stand out in the cold rain for hours saturday evening to remember him and help his family understand we all love him. for those who assume that none of his friends learned a lesson i can assure you that we all have. many of us now choose to tell his story to others to help others see drinking and driving is not ok. underage drinking is wrong and risking the life of others and yourself only ends badly. the bottlpoured out saturday night by one of his best friends who knew him his whole life was his way of saying goodbye, showing others this is what can happen and finally his way of showing he learned from casey's mistake. did anyone for a second think that maybe some of the people leaving items such as this were giving a message to others not to do what he did or to learn this is what can happen if u drink and drive. on saturday the paper and channel 6 news was not there so for the many assuming none of his non white friends were there ur mistaken again. many many people stood with us holding candles, friends of all nations, all color, and all beliefs. even the man whos house is near the tree, not in his fenced in yard i might add, came out to talk to us and was very nice allowing us to put things there to remember him. most left flowers thant night, pictures,prayers and items remembering him other than bottles and smokes. yes we have leared a lesson. all his friends young and old have learned and just because you think by what we do we haven't doesn't mean some of us will keep on doing as he did. again most of us will tell his story to educate others. i choose to do so so he did not die in vain and so i don't lose another friend. i choose to talk to my old high school soon to warn kids you could lose a friend,family member or your own life. i hope most of you will do the same. though you didn't know him doesn't mean you can't tell the story of a teen who made a mistake that ended his life and injured others close to him. tell your kids, your friends and your family. tell a stranger if you wanna get a message across. just don't think his friends are dumb or are horrible people.
RTTO11 (anonymous) says…
happy go lucky-- I was at LHS when you were there, if you say you took a class with Casey. There are many many smart people who enter votech programs, and if you think the jobs they do are not important, think again. I'm not saying everyone that I took classes with in high school were geniuses, but there were some highly intelligent people who were underappreciated by the rest of the school. And to be honest, I wish I were less talented at academics and better at some of the technical skills I was taught in school, because knowing the table of elements sure as heck isn't going to repair my transmission.
jaysgirl07 (anonymous) says…
Dbryant88 (Anonymous) says… " but we aren't honoring the way he died or what he was doing. we are morning over the lost of a life that was dear to us. please please stop all the hatred on here. "thank you Dbryant88 that is well put. that is exactly what i was trying to get across to everyone. As for the question from someone on whether people drank the alcohol then drove from the memorial site, the answer is no. The people who left the bottles poured them out around the tree. don't judge them or doing so. they are simply rememering a friend. How do you know that they didn't leave them as a reminder of the lesson that everyone has learned from this accident.wm_morain (Anonymous) says… "anyone having a problem with anyhting that happened needs to remember that it was an accident and until the facts are in keep your opinions to yourselves so the ones that are grieving dont have to read about your ignorance!!!"People do have a right to their oppinions but as wm_morain said not all of the facts have been released. why do you guys feel the need to trash talk some one who lost their life. i'm not saying what casey did was right but at the same time show some respect. All his friends of all ages, even the ones well over 21 including myself, are just trying to cope with the loss.as to the comment that i probably have no children that is not true. you should not judge people you know nothing about. I had to watch my little brother go through his pain of learning that casey was gone. just let casey's family and his friends remember him in peace with out being ridiculed. i love ya wm_morain!!!!! Casey family and friends know the truth about him and in the end that is all that matters.
bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
wm morian hey is this billy
TheYetiSpeaks (anonymous) says…
My goodness, if this thread is not the best argument for bringing back the alternative high school I don't know what is. I can barely read some of these posts.P.S.- To the person who said this, pouring out liquor bottles is not the way these kids honor their friend....unless they live in south central L.A. or Bedford Stuyvesant. It is just more proof that these kids would not know reality if it fell on their heads (even though it kind of recently did). Hanging Confederate flags and emulating "gangsta" lifestyle....Nice combo.
happygolucky (anonymous) says…
At least He only killed himself and hit a tree instead of crashing into a child's bedroom. 1 less drunk putting our lives in danger. What a stand up guy. Give me a break. While you're "trying to cope with the loss", you should have told your buddy not to drink and drive. But I guess that's the "redneck" way of life. Sell your NASCAR plates and buy a clue Hillbilly.
gogoplata (anonymous) says…
If you fly the confederate flag, you're not an American in my book. The Confederate States of America was a treasonous bunch of slave owning elitists who convinced stupid red necks to fight their war. If I were from the South, I would be deeply ashamed of my past, not remembering it fondly. You might as well fly the swastika along side it.That was kind of the whole point back then. They chose to succeed. That means they no longer wanted to be a part of the USA and start the CSA. You don't know much about US history if you think the Civil War was just about slavery. Every other civilized nation on earth mangaged to get rid of slavery with out civil war.
jonas_opines (anonymous) says…
"That was kind of the whole point back then. They chose to succeed. That means they no longer wanted to be a part of the USA and start the CSA."Of course, we did lose a big freedom then too, the freedom to opt out of a system that you don't agree with and think is unfair.
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
Bigtwink"wm morianhey is this billy"Should be hey are you billy? Just a FYI
ndmoderate (anonymous) says…
Succeed and secede are different words, you know.
verity (anonymous) says…
Texting language is meant for texting. If you want to get anywhere in life, learn proper English and how to form and write a coherent thought. If I received a job application/resume written in the format used by many on this comment thread, I would throw it away with no consideration. I won't waste my time trying to read something like that---here or on a job application.
em1 (anonymous) says…
I've lived in Georgia and South Carolina for a good part of my life, and you people give the south a bad name. Someone said it earlier about the Marine who had casings placed at his gravesite after he died in combat...Service is a big part of southern culture. You idiots just try to kill people on our roads, and then glamorize that behavior through this memorial. You may think you're rebels, but I think the south would disown you all.
BuffyloGal (anonymous) says…
Behold the SMS generation.
woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
Where's Bigtwink today??? Cici's?
bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
well first of all i want to say that all the people on here that said that casey was drinking and driving how do you know that he was drinking and driving it never said in the paper or on the news that he was drinking they said it could have been one of the reasons have any of you stoped to thing that it was slik out and he was going fast he could have just lost control of the car you know that things like that do happen and until you know for a fact that he was drinking why dont you stop saying that he was drinking because they do not know if that was one of the reasons that he got in the incedent.and i do not care if i spelled words wrong so all you people that are trying to be funny and make fun of peoples commints you should look at you r self because we all make mastakes
bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
woodenfleaeater know i am not at cici's i am at school were your dumb ass should be
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
If I'm not mistaken the fact he was drinking... was accepted by all parties... and WHY would you be traveling fast enough on that street(estimated 85 mph) when it was so slick? I think very obviously he was drinking and driving.
bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
mustbhiorlo they do not have know hearts and they are dumbs asses becasue that are just on here trying to make people hurt inside becasue they did not even know what kind of guy casey was so they can not even talk crap or begin to talk crap on him
bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
happy-go- lucky if you knew any thing at all you would have knowen that there was some one behinde him chasing him so before you going trying to prove some one wrong that knows what happen you should check you facts so have a nice day
BuffyloGal (anonymous) says…
Hooked on phonics worked for me.
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
And the issue with you Brian, is the fact you are a waste of space at school... In your case a large space. Maybe you should stop posting here, and pay attention in class.
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
LOL he was being chased... My question, why drive fast when someone is chasing you? Couldn't you drive at like 20 and STILL not be worried about them jumping you? I mean they could wreck into you, but he was driving a 70's caddy, not much value in it.And honestly the fact they were "being chased" seems to lend itself to the idea they were intoxicated.
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
Well when someone risks my life and the lives of my loved ones, by driving drunk, that TENDS to make me not so happy. I don't TEND to care about being nice at that point. And I know Brian personally, I have... how shall I say, Great distaste for him.
blue73harley (anonymous) says…
Well, I have done my best to leave this thread alone but I feel compelled to state that it is obvious that at least some kids have been "left behind". I am not a grammar or spelling Nazi but good Lord, please learn how to string a few correctly spelled words together!
freesample (anonymous) says…
OMG!!!! This is better reading then the Twilight series!!!! Seriously those sticking up for Casey, its not worth it. Quit reading this thread if you dont want to know how people are bashing him. Knowing this personally because of a story about my father. They will not quit and you are wasting your time. I still stand firm tho, that no matter what the reason is for behing the wreck, what he did was irresponsible. And unfortunately he paid for it with his life. As i know that most of you will learn from his mistake, tho its sad to say that a few of you may not. PS.. no college education here, have a decent job, and do not need to use spell check (tho maybe i need to sometimes haha)
freesample (anonymous) says…
Omg I did need to use spell check on that post!!!! haha
22yelhsa22 (anonymous) says…
First of all i have known Casey for a very long time. no one on here needs to be bashing on him. this comment page is for good things not bad ones. get off if one you didn't know him, two if you have something bad to say. people on here that are bashing him are hurting so many people you don't even know. and about Brian he is my cousin so leave him alone to. not everyone i n this world is perfect. everyone has their flaws. so to recap leave casey alone as well as Brian. i am sure his mom is looking at this and she is hurt by what people are writing. so please get off here and go on about your lives. if your a friend and something good to say then stay and comment. Also about the memorial. The defention of a memorial is things you remember that person by. Casey smoked cig. drank, and loved the American and confederate flag. so everything there is things we remember him by. for those of you who think we are sending out a bad message then your wrong. people are going to see the alcohol and know that drinking and driving is bad. not good. so people on here who think otherwise get a life and back off.
classclown (Class Clown) says…
Usually the bastard that chooses to drive drunk is the one that survives the inevitable crash while while everyone else (the innocent) dies. Glad to see that this one bucked the tradition and took his own sorry @ss out instead of some innocent family.
bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
happy go lucky how are you and what is your name and you do not no any thing about the accedent becasue he awas not drivin a caddy he was driving a monte carlo
woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
22yelhsa22:Did you and Brian have the same english teacher?
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happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
Bigtwink, go to google.com go to images, then search for 71 chevy monte carlo, then do the same for a 71 caddy. IF you see a glaring difference in them do tell us, because to ME they are both eyesoars on the road. Most tend to have large plumes of blue-tinted smoke poaring out of them aswell. In that era of car-making all the cars, for all intents and purposes, looked nearly the same.It was a junker ok?
22yelhsa22 (anonymous) says…
you classclown need to stop NOW.
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
What happens when inbred people can't come up with intelligent things to say? They show their lack of mental abilities by cussing. nice brian!! You will SURE do something with your life!
classclown (Class Clown) says…
Or else what?
pickaname (anonymous) says…
bigtwink17 (Anonymous) says… happy-go- luckyif you knew any thing at all you would have knowen that there was some one behinde him chasing him so before you going trying to prove some one wrong that knows what happen you should check you factsso have a nice day Noone was chasing the car. The brother of 2 of the girls had tried to no avail to get his sisters to get into the car with him earlier. By the time CJ got to the car, it was over. He had to pull one of his sisters out of the windshield. There was no chase.
bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
i bet that 84 monte carlo was better then any car you will ever have and that car would have smoked any car you have and or wait a min you probly dont have a car and if you do it is a piece of junk and it probly breks down every day
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
Brian... I'll spin a little yarn for you. I graduated from LHS last year, when you had your... 3 week stint wrestling, I was forced to wrestle your stinky self... then last year, you were in a foods class with me... Where you told everyone you had a wrestling scholorship haha. It was funny.
bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
pickaname casey was driving fast becasue he was trying to loose CJ
bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
happygolucky my ass smells better then your breth
pickaname (anonymous) says…
bigtwink17 (Anonymous) says… pickanamecasey was driving fast becasue he was trying to loose CJWrongo bucko! Brian just stop, you sound so dumb.
classclown (Class Clown) says…
"casey was driving fast becasue he was trying to loose CJ"=======================Ah... So that makes everything a-ok. Never mind the fact that he was a worthless bastard that was driving drunk and dangerously. It was all okay because he didn't want the brother of the underage girls he had with him to take them out of his car. Was he too worried he wouldn't "get lucky" that night if the underage girls he got drunk were taken away from him?
Marty_McFly (anonymous) says…
loose = "My shoelaces are loose."lose = “Casey was driving fast because he was trying to lose C.J.”
classclown (Class Clown) says…
The more Casey's friends defend him on here, the more apparent it becomes of how big a loser he really was. If his friends really don't want him remembered in a bad light, perhaps you all best shut up now. Not one poorly spelt word that comes from your ignorant posts is doing his memory any favors.
bergerfry (anonymous) says…
No matter how it happened it is a tragedy. The drunk driving goes without saying but there is also another factor that people never mention.People who think they are professional drivers. Not just this incident. It happens all the time even without alcohol or drugs. People of all ages think they are invulnerable behind the wheel of a vehicle and can drive like a pro. These machines are very dangerous. 3000 pounds of metal being hurled forward is not a toy. It's a very major responsibility that most people take for granted. I tell my kids all the time, "If someone driving a car that you are in starts driving like a pro, make them let you out or stop driving like that. If they continue then reach over and slam it into park".
CLARKKENT (anonymous) says…
bigtwink 17you are really "just plain dumb"cussing not needed or wanted!!!!!!!to bad you were not riding on the hood!!!!!!!
Dejacrew423 (anonymous) says…
I didn't know Casey, I don't know his friends, family, or anything. I am sorry he lost his life and I'm sorry for the other victims. I am also deeply sorry for his family and friends that have to go through this hard time especially during the holidays. I don't know whether he was drunk driving, speeding excessively, texting, not wearing a seatbelt, being chased, etc. The thing is a young man lost his life because of a destructive decision. Some of his friends do sound like maybe they'll learn from this and hopefully try and make better decisions in life. But if you're sitting on here arguing and name calling and saying whose car would beat whom, you're missing the picture. You lost a great friend from what you say, so wake up. Learn from this today and turn your anger into something powerful. As someone who lost a young family member the hardest thing next to knowing that I'll never see my brother again is seeing how many people DIDN'T change. You're so young and you can have a bright future but you have to want it. And for those of you who say this is going to change you and has opened your eyes, I pray that's true and I hope that you all can be a success in life. Again I am sorry for your loss.
bergerfry (anonymous) says…
Wow, beer and texting seem to be having a negative affect on our youth. Did all these folks go to the same school?
TheYetiSpeaks (anonymous) says…
I dont want this to sound too offensive to anyone but........Best. Forum. Ever. Honestly, half the people on here need to have their own television show....priceless.
geniusmannumber1 (anonymous) says…
I'm sorry. I brought this up yesterday, but it's still killing me. Bigtwink, I, um, you probably should really, uh, like I mentioned, look up the meaning of your screen name before, you know, accusing others of performing particular, um, acts.
victoria_noire (anonymous) says…
bigtwink 17: "but sex"Hilarious!
ndmoderate (anonymous) says…
These people can't be real.
freesample (anonymous) says…
OMFG!!!! I didnt know what bigtwink was either. I googled it. hahahahaha i doubt he has a clue
woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
Oh...My.....God....I too Googled Big Twink and puked all over my keyboard. Classic!!!!!
tolawdjk (anonymous) says…
After reading this trainwreck, I have come to a few conclusions.1) For all the grief given to the public school system, I have to commend you for the scores you have been able to achieve. Given the level of material you apparently have to work with, it is nothing short of a miracle that you scored as high as you did.2) Monday morning, every English class needs to enter immediate remedial sentence structure and punctuation training.3) Someone needs to up the chlorine in the gene pool.
hail2oldku (anonymous) says…
TheYetiSpeaks (Anonymous) says… I dont want this to sound too offensive to anyone but……..Best. Forum. Ever.Honestly, half the people on here need to have their own television show….priceless.------------------------------------------------------------------------They already do Yeti, it's called the Jerry Springer Show.
freesample (anonymous) says…
I hooked!!! I keep on coming back to read more of this thread. Its like heroin!!!! Can't get enough of it!!
tumbilweed (anonymous) says…
But what is a redneck? And what is up with being so proud of a life so empty of meaning? I can't really see you all sitting around discussing "the South" under the shade of your dead flag. Seems like you just waste your time there. So what's the big deal with "the South" and the flag and the hell raising? This is Kansas, this is not the South, you are not Confederates. You are posers.When I see rednecks flying confederate flags on their pickup trucks I imagine that they are simply living up to a standard set by their influences, namely, the entertainment industry. Same with rap and gangstas. If you listen to the music and do what the stars do, wear what they wear, drink what they drink, then you are in the club and have a sense of belonging to something. A sense of identity. Same with Harley people, just go buy some Harley crap and you think you are now one of them. So my point is that you rednecks can go on and on about what you think you are, but all that you are is what everyone has told you to be. And it is very obvious and very transparent to those of us who choose to look at you in a clear light. You are on the stand.What is your life about?
tumbilweed (anonymous) says…
Sorry, did I need to translate that into redneck? forgot to ask....
d_prowess (anonymous) says…
I agree with the most recent posts on this thread. I hope it never ends because I can't stop reading it! And to do my part, "spelt" is not a word; unless you meant to talk about an ancient form of wheat. My bad if so...
classclown (Class Clown) says…
spelt(spĕlt)v.A past tense and a past participle of spell.Look it up.
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
Yeah... spelt is as much of a word as prowess...
PosseComitatus (anonymous) says…
I've sat on the sidelines as long as I can stand here.The redneck culture centers around the idea of being a rebel. They do not see the symbolism of the rebel flag as sign of repression, they insted view it as a sign of standing up against the system. The term redneck itself is carried as a badge of honor. It started in the 60's and was used to describe a class of people who had to work outdoors in the sun. Even though the word redneck was derogatory, like the word yankee, it was embraced by the people it was suppose to insult.The redneck movement is more of a class thing than a race thing.
bmaestas (Brad Maestas) says…
These posts were selected for their impeccable grammar and spelling and for their introspective view into the intellect and modern parlance of young people in middle America.1029 (Anonymous) says…You all need to leave kids alone. We just try to go out and live like everyone else is. Just because we aren't as smart and don't make good sentences don't mean that we aren't people who aren't sad for this tragedy. The flag is a simbel of are culture and doesnt mean we dont like black people. Everybody drinks and so the bottles are a show of respect like a toast to a life. and there is only 4 years between 16 and 20 and everybody knows its easier to get them for sex especially when they need someone to buy them bottles. girls are age think they are better than us and that we arent as smart, so it is just conveint to go younger. So lets not be haters and make judgemetns and lets make the best memorial ever by that tree. Piece and love to everyone.*Shaking my head, mouth agape in amazement mixed with horror*You sounded like Ricky from Trailer Park Boys in the beginning there.I was with you until you started talking nonsense about 4 years between 16 and 20 and "conveintly" seducing preteens with promises of alcohol for sex. Uh...Are you registered with the state, as a sex offender I mean?confederate_cowboy (Anonymous) says…you know my family is from the dirty south and im sorry that it offends you… but i dont ask you to like me… b/c i could care less…. i am who i am and i will be who i am until the day i die…. that will be a rebel that just dont care, so like multi said love it or leave it… To answer the persons question about whether or not is the young kid racist or not. No he wasn't but he did run with the confederate flag he has alot of friends of different ethnic backgrounds.. One of them moved in to my old place where i lived and we r real good friends. We have been good friends since highschool… This friend of casey's and I is black….Dirty South? A rebel that just don't care? Did you get that from a song? I think you meant to say maverick. I think it's safe to say that readers have a good idea that Casey had a black friend since it's only been mentioned about 100 times now. Your post changes everything.hannahdawn0709 (Anonymous) says…to everyone assuming can i spell something out to u assuming makes an ass out of u and me.Uh...sure.I'd be more than happy to lend some of you my keyboard. I think you're missing a shift key or two, and maybe a period as well.bigtwink17, I never once thought "fat" when I first saw your name. Did you think it was short for Twinkie or something? I can't believe more people hadn't picked up on it after geniusmannumber1 mentioned it (until very recently). The fact that you chose this name without realizing the other implications of its meaning only underscores your ignorance and futility, especially considering your machismo posturing.
bevy (anonymous) says…
I have a nephew who has a lot of Confederate flag stuff - drives my dad crazy. I don't think the nephew truly associates it with racism - though I have been appalled at the racist jokes told by some of his friends. To them, the confederate flag means they are rebels. Who doesn't want to be a rebel at that age? When I asked him if he realized it was a symbol of hatred, racism, and terror to most folks of color - he was surprised, and I don't think he believed me. Which makes me want to find his HS history teacher and kick his or her a**.All that aside - this death is a tragedy - to the parents of this young man, and to the families of the other passengers. THEY did not ask to have this happen to their kids. Any parent of teens knows that you can TALK to them about drinking and driving, and running around at night, and sex. But they are going to get out into the world and do stupid things. I lost a dear friend who was only 22 years old, when he was hit by a drunk driver. That was 25 years ago and I still miss Bruce. I was only 16 when he died. We hoped that his death would cause other teens to think before drinking and driving. We founded a SADD chapter in our high school. The next year, more kids died and were injured. The problem is, teens NEVER think anything bad will happen to THEM. So, kids, mourn your friend. I can't say that his memorial is classy, but he was your friend. Be sad for him, and cry for his mom and dad. THEN - next time you light that smoke or tip up that bottle - remember how you felt when you heard he was dead and gone. Pass the keys to a sober driver. Call your parents for a ride - they will thank you for it. Yes, you might get grounded but that's better than being buried. Better yet - find something else to do with your time! You don't have to get wasted to have fun. My prayers are with his family...
witchfindergeneral (anonymous) says…
tumbilweed says..."So my point is that you rednecks can go on and on about what you think you are, but all that you are is what everyone has told you to be. And it is very obvious and very transparent to those of us who choose to look at you in a clear light. You are on the stand.What is your life about?"Well said, tumbil. I think the driving forces of their hallow existence are exposed by their idea of a "memorial" for a dead friend: harmful substances (alcohol and tobacco), regressive ideologies (Confederate flags), and solidarity through oppressive ignorance and outright stupidity (the defensive comments on this thread). This thread truly is addictive. Reading semi-literate arguments for inarguable positions (racism, drunk driving) is infinitely entertaining.
geniusmannumber1 (anonymous) says…
1029--You win again -- bmaestas bought it. You're pretty good with the parody comments -- to what end, I'm not sure, but...
caseys (anonymous) says…
In reading all of these comments all that I could keep thinking was... Any of you that posted comments about how bad the rebel flag was or how bad the empty liquor bottles were, did any of you for one second consider the pain and grief that his friends and family are going through... How many times do they read or look at these comments and only feel saddened because out of this tragic incident all you can do is pick at the bad parts about it. If this is the way that his friends and family remember him then so be it. For gods sake let the poor boy rest in peace and let his family grieve without your judgements of this younge man that we all loved and cherished. Don't think that I'm saying that the empty liquor bottles were okay. I do think that they were innnappropriate considering the situation. But everyone deals with situations like these in their own ways so just let it be....
woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
This thread does seem kind of dull since BigTwink left. If it would help, I'll write something in his honor.I's thank you's bittr quit peckng en mi
witchfindergeneral (anonymous) says…
You contradict yourself, caseys: "Any of you that posted comments about how bad the rebel flag was or how bad the empty liquor bottles were, did any of you for one second consider the pain and grief that his friends and family are going through…""I do think that [empty liquor bottles] were innnappropriate [sic] considering the situation. But everyone deals with situations like these in their own ways so just let it be…."Did they stop to think of the pain empty liquor bottles at a (probable) fatal DUI crash site would cause survivors of drunken driving? Nope. Because they didn't consider (and probably will never understand) the hurt that the Confederate flag inflicts on a majority of Americans, I could care less about enhancing their grief. They certainly retain the right to remember him as they seen fit, but we (you included, caseys) also have the right to criticize their idiotic display.
happygolucky (anonymous) says…
Big Twink - Really? That means a lot coming from you. I hope you have a great holiday and safe new years buddy. Just don't drink and drive. That's the lesson here. It's great to see people defend someone who is thoughtless when it comes to others. Sounds like we need a few more trees to clean the trash off of the streets.
MOMOF1 (anonymous) says…
I think bigtwink was posting all of this at school..notice his last post was before LHS let out for the day...
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
happygolucky (Anonymous) says… Big Twink - Really? That means a lot coming from you. I hope you have a great holiday and safe new years buddy. Just don't drink and drive. That's the lesson here. It's great to see people defend someone who is thoughtless when it comes to others. Sounds like we need a few more trees to clean the trash off of the streets.He was talking to me lol.
happygolucky (anonymous) says…
To the other Happy,My bad. I felt loved for a second. But, by judging by his name, you must have some dank breath. If those videos are a baseline, all I can say is wow.MOMOF1 - Hey mother, want another? Couldn't help myself. Sorry. Going crazy beacuse I have a munchkin doing the "I high on cookies dance".
MOMOF1 (anonymous) says…
I had 2 friends who were killed in an accident when I was a teenager they were both drunk. I was even offered a ride home that night by those two friends. I however chose not to ride with them and they were both killed. I thought it was stupid that they were driving home drunk. I think it was unfortunate that Casey lost his life and injured the other people in the car but it was not a tragedy. they chose to ride with someone that had been drinking. It is unfortunate that they were injured. If you drink and drive there are tons of risks. I'm just glad that it was a tree and not another car or a little kid.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
This is like a Coen Bros. movie. Dark subject matter interjected by comedic bafoonery.
MOMOF1 (anonymous) says…
It's great isn't it?
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
Yeah, I was sitting in my psyc class up on campus... and saw this, and Brian running his bafoonery as Bob says, and I couldn't help it. I looked in the daily kansan, and there was something about a movie "happy go lucky" there my name was born haha.
MissinLawrence (anonymous) says…
Can I just saw WOW!!! I'm going to college in Emporia, and the posts on their newspaper website (emporiagazette.com) are full of nice words and are boring to read! I'm glad I can say I'm from Lawrence by all the beautiful words everyone is saying *tear*, thanks for being honest and blunt!!! haha.and to confederate_cowboy---Obviously you personally are not from the 'dirty south' because what of what you stated in your post a 'rebel that just dont care'. Individuals from the 'dirty south' are humble in words and acts...Ponder on that thought (or attempt to).Also to Casey's friends posting here...did you not read in the policy provided by ljworld.com that this is a public forum in which posters have the ability to post freely as they wish. As the First Amendment (I'm remembering this from my LHS education) grants us the right to speak freely without limitation or censorship. So by you posting here and telling people to stop posting because you want to heal your pains or whatever, is silly. If you really want to heal your pains, do not read these posts, because it will only slow the healing process. And also, posting something that is written horribly and full of spelling and grammatical errors, only gives the other posters something else to comment on, but hey, it gives me something to do other than studying for finals, so what do I care.Happy Posting!
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
MissinLawrence -Post more often. Good stuff. Say hi to Corky the Hornet for me! We road-tripped it to Emporia many a weekend back when I was in college. Fun town. Good people. And there is no smell like the the mixture of the slaughterhouses and the Dolly Madison bakery. Cow Pie!
jonas_opines (anonymous) says…
The_Original_Bob (Anonymous) says… "This is like a Coen Bros. movie. "Sigh. . . ironically (and perhaps tastelessly) I would say that it most resembles a car wreck.
mike_blur (Mike Blur) says…
It appears that most of Casey's friends and other high-schoolers post from 8am to 4 pm, during school hours. Normally I would be somewhat perturbed by such blatant misuse of school property during school hours, but let's get real.This is highly entertaining, and shoot, dem rebs done did enuff book-larnin' this year, so let's open it up. I can't wait for tomorrow morning!
somebodynew (anonymous) says…
Comments for so many !!!Missin- do you really think confederate_boy knows what "ponder" means, or is he still trying to figure that out???mike_blur - give them a break. School time is the only time they have access to a computer. From the looks of the "memorial" they have too many other things to do later.Question for multi - Are you the same MD on CJonline??? I follow that and seem to think there is an MD on there also, and the content seems similar (and good BTW) - this from olddet.
storm (anonymous) says…
mike_blur, I think they're texting from their phones because there is so little punctuation, like commas, periods, and capitalization. Still, they shouldn't be texting during school. (Students, please read the use of they're, their and there in the above sentence.)
camper (anonymous) says…
I think most of us sometimes scratch our heads and are thankful that we made it through our younger years. Though we thought we were having a good time, we were really just livin with one hand tied behind our backs. In hindsight I can attest that nothing truly good ever occured in my life as a result of alcohol. Though this process takes a long time, the sad part of this accident is that Casey never got to realize this. By all accounts posted by his friends I think he had a good chance of this discovery.It seems we have all heard the warnings given by speakers, we duly note them, and still do not practice these safer methods. Maybe the best way to honor Casey is to eschew drinking and realize true happiness and potential.
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
Storm, I'm actually sure this is from a computer(regarding the high schoolers). They are not on phones, which one of my friends, can't load this on her phone because it is now to big.
packs_of_wild_dogzz (anonymous) says…
OMG, I just googled Big Twink. Too damn funny. Is there anyone out there that can get these guys to quit making themselves look so damn stupid?
rubberband (anonymous) says…
I have never posted on an LJW forum before, and I had never really intended to do so. I have read them off and on for some time now, mainly for my own entertainment. And oftentimes, it is quite entertaining. But I have to say this thread has reached an inconceivable low, and it disgusts me beyond belief. I am not a friend or acquaintance of Casey or his family, but I can only hope that his family is not reading this garbage, although I’m sure they have caught wind of it anyway. To Casey’s family, please do not waste your time or energy reading the crap posted on this forum. And please do not think that the opinions expressed here are in any way representative of the masses. The posters here are merely a handful of people, most of who seem to have nothing better to do than post their insensitive, judgmental, self-righteous, holier-than-thou babblings on anything and everything on the LJW forums all day, every day. To the posters here, regardless of the circumstances, a family has suffered a painful loss. Climb down from your pedestals and give it a rest. You should all be ashamed of yourselves.
live_like_u_were_dyin (anonymous) says…
This is for those of you who say Casey's friends did not learn a lesson. One post said "Sounds like you all in the picture are in serious denial. Are you taking bets as to which one of you will be next?" The answer is no we are not taking bets on who will be next. Actually a lot of us have learned a very important lesson. In Sept I got a DUI and I thought that was one of the worst things that could have happened, but I didnt really think too much on how that would effect my future. Learning my ex-boyfriend/really good friend died this weeked for doing the same thing I did 3 months ago was a major eye opener for me. I am now taking classes for my alcohol problem, and I have only had one beer in the comfort of my own home since the accident. So yes there are some people that have learned from Casey's accident. We will all miss the smiles Casey put on all of our faces. Its really sad that it took losing someone to realize how stupid it really is. Yes most of the time you will make it, but the one time you dont you could lose your life or take the life of another. So everyone please take Casey's death as an eye opener and dont drink and drive. Dont let Casey die in vain.
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
I had never driven drunk, nor had I planned to prior to a friend of mine dying. The drunk driver hit him going 100, my friend at 70. To give you a better image of that, he wasn't wearing his seatbelt... Well even before that, I knew it was dumb to drink and drive. I KNEW for a fact everytime you did it, you put countless people at risk. Most people realize these kind of things. I'm sorry to say, you drink and drive you are the one making that decision, and you deserve whatever happens to you. What is "sad" is when innocent people die because some @sshole drives drunk, and takes their life. Casey died too young, but he is his own keeper, his choices lead to this. Living near the crash site, I am glad he hit a tree, instead of the series of houses not far from it. Because who knows who lived right outside those windows, an elderly person to frail to recover from it, a teenager just about to truely live their life, or a child...
live_like_u_were_dyin (anonymous) says…
I understand that it is their own choice to get into that car, and that he was stupid for driving that night just like i was stupid for driving when i got my DUI, but losing a really good friend is hard no matter how they died. We still have to live with the fact that we will never see Casey again. I have now had to bury 4 of my close friends. They died different ways 2 suicides, 1 died of cancer, and now this. No matter how they died it still leaves a whole in my heart where they were that will never be filled. Drinking and driving is extremely stupid especially when you are going around 80mph on a winding road that is slick. We can not take back what he did no matter how much we want to. I just really hope people have learned from Casey's mistake so we do not have to lose someone else or put someone else through the pain we are going through right now! Death is hard no matter what the circumstances.
MissinLawrence (anonymous) says…
The_original_Bob- There is nothing better than waking up for a morning run and smelling Dolly Madison, except when its summer time and the burning blood at Tyson is really stinky that day. Somebodynew- I was kind of thinking the same thing myself. Ponder is such a big word. Or maybe he saw the word 'pond' and the thought stopped there.And a question about the picture provided by ljworld. The third individual from the left, is that Charley Davis, the guy that killed a Eudora secretary a few years back. I know it has no relevance to this article, but it has been bugging me, because he looks so familiar. Happy Postings!
tumbilweed (anonymous) says…
rubberband-I have the same sentiments as you sometimes here on the comment section, but in this case I have to disagree.When you see a bunch of kids memorializing their friends death with the substance of his demise, we the commenters here have the right to open your eyes. So open them. Read.Your friend's deadly habits have made headline news again, this morning. Another car wreck at 2am. Alcohol involved? Why don't you just pick up those empty bottles and carry them over to 15th and Iowa and stay in denial.
hail2oldku (anonymous) says…
beobachter (Anonymous) says… By the way, where are the kiddies today? Sleeping it off?Late start day at the high schools.
casey19 (anonymous) says…
Well I have to agree totally with live_like_u_were_dyin.We all want to remember Casey the way he was, funny loving caring,and that he would do anything for anybody.He was very repectful to everybody.We all know the drinking was involved and we do not know how much until the police release that information.Even if they do....I dont think all his friends are in denial they no drinking and driving is wrong and YES alot of them will learn from it....He has paid the price with his life for injurying the others.I'm sure he will never forget that either.My prayers are with all of them and I'm sorry for what happened to them.They were all stupid for getting in the car even Casey......There are alot of other things being said and all the rumors going around about so many different things....So please if you are starting these RUMORS please stop,your only hurting the Familys more....Let casey rest in peace......Thats all we are askin....
geniusmannumber1 (anonymous) says…
casey19--We haven't heard any of these "rumors." Would you like to share?/crosses fingers
casey19 (anonymous) says…
Well as much as you guys are hating on Casey and just cant leave it alone.These things that I know will not be put on this for any of you guys until I take care of them myself.Very well they could all be rumors but I will take care of it myself and then I will go from there...Its for me to know not public knowledge........right now....
oohmgrover (anonymous) says…
You forgot bigtwink's - Case was trying to "loose" the brother of two of the underaged girls because the brother had been trying to stop his sisters from getting into the car with a drunk idiot.
casey19 (anonymous) says…
It doesnt matter who is in the picture we were all there mourniong Caseys death regardless of how it happened...So that subject needs to be left alone,that accident was 6 years ago so leave it in the past...It has no relevance to this about Casey, there was no alcohol involved in that one. Nobody ever said it wasn't Caseys fault.It was all of their because they all got in the vehicle so they are all to blame....we are mourning caseys death because he was our friend not because of how it happened..........
MissinLawrence (anonymous) says…
Casey19-- hence why I said it has no relevance to the article...Learn to read and understand what a person is saying before you start passing judgements.
blue73harley (anonymous) says…
Hey Kids! Here is a memorial you can contribute to -http://nleomf.com/TheMemorial/tributes/drunk08.htm
jonas_opines (anonymous) says…
"Let casey rest in peace……Thats all we are askin…."If I may make a suggestion, what you're asking is not going to happen. You'd be better off letting it go, and not checking in on the commentary progression until you're sure that there's another public death to divert attention from this one. Sad but true.
casey19 (anonymous) says…
Yes I know it wont happen. (missinlawrence) until you know all the facts shutb the hell up,....the police will not willing give the report to the media they have to go get it...and im sure i could call channel 65 and get all of that...if you people want to know the truth why dont you call the police station and find out all the answers and stop assuming on here......
casey19 (anonymous) says…
im sure i could call channel 6 and they will get it all..........
jonas_opines (anonymous) says…
Oh well, that's enough of an attempt, I guess.
classclown (Class Clown) says…
tjhoops69 (Anonymous) says…4- It wasnt his fault as the dog in the car caused the distraction….=========================I thought that was the excuse of the guy that ran over Stephen King. Apparently the dog was bent about "Cujo" and decided to get some payback.
casey19 (anonymous) says…
in due time all the facts will come out in the paper and all questions will be answered....
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
None of these facts will exonerate Casey for what he did.
blue73harley (anonymous) says…
Here is a better idea...http://www2.ljworld.com/weblogs/multidisciplinary/2008/dec/02/caseya-new-kind-of-memorial/#c755797
Dejacrew423 (anonymous) says…
Missin, I'm from Eudora, what is the thing about a guy named Charley Davis and a secretary? Just really curious.
casey19 (anonymous) says…
To Dejacrew,i do belive i said to drop that subject and thats what i meant.it was over 6 years ago leave it the f--k there.this accident there was no damn alcohol so it doesnt matter anymore.....this is about the accident with casey not any other one.......stop the bulls--t..and get a f--king life and get a job......so your not sitting on your a-- and posting on this stupid thing....
treesplease (anonymous) says…
hey casey 19. Id like you to tell that woman's 6 year old daughter that it doesn't matter anymore. Maybe you'd like to visit her kindergarten class and teach the kiddo's some colorful vocabulary while you're at it. classy!
woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
casey19:get a f—king life and get a job……so your not sitting on your a— and posting on this stupid thing…._______________________________________Sounds like someone should practice what they preach!
treesplease (anonymous) says…
fyi.... had the login name already. I hate to put a damper on the idea that I'm that evil, for those of you out there that like a bit of dark humor.... but alas.... I'm not that cruel.
casey19 (anonymous) says…
i do have a job and it happens to be my day off.and well that 6yr old has had her chance to do something about it.he has served his time for it and well its over.this is about casey and the accident not drudging up 6 years ago.........its time for her to move on..just like all the rest of you do about casey.
pickaname (anonymous) says…
Even I get that one. I will remember it as I am leaving the funeral home tonight. As a duty to my profession, I need/have to go tonight to support those that need my shoulder. It is going to be very difficult for me as an adult, I can only imagine what these children are going through. Even though they think they know it all. Remember this, and please comment if you feel the need, there were no innocent people in this incident! Casey had a mind of his own, as showed by his actions, he knew what he was doing was wrong, and he paid the price. He has NO second, third, forth, fifth chances. But Casey, the person, was a terrific soul. Mistakes are made everyday, and again, there are no innocent people involved in that incident. Game over, done. Time to console and be consoled. It sucks loosing a young person, that you knew, and enjoyed seeing in the halls.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
Methinks Casey19 is huffing glue.
treesplease (anonymous) says…
just because someone "served thier time" for killing a woman/mother/wife/friend/daughter.....etc. That doesn't make it over and done with. may you never be blessed with children if that's truly how you feel about a baby losing her mother.time to bow out of this discussion Casey 19. You're seeming more like a waste of space everytime you post.
woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
I don't understand how we are expected to think of Casey as a fun loving, genuine, kind-hearted, caring person when his "friends" act the way they do. Cussing and throwing personal attacks at people will not make us think highly of you or Casey. If you would come accross as a mature, articulate, and educated person, we may think, "man this must have been a good kid, he must of just made a mistake". The way his friends are representing themselves makes that tough.As they say, "People are only as good as the company they keep".This is not directed towards Casey19 only, but to all of the "friends" that have made the humerous posts over the past couple of days.
MissinLawrence (anonymous) says…
"woodenfleaeater (Anonymous) says--humerous posts over the past couple of days" oh that they are. What a great way to remember this guy, but crusing at everybody that opposes what you think. And Casey19, please tell me how I do not have my facts straight. All I asked was a question that I wanted answered, and it seems it has been, so thanks!Happy Posting**thanks for more fun posts to read, I love them**
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
Casey19, how dare you say that 6 year old girl should move on. The loss of her mother will be a major part of her life, for the remainder of it. Casey got what he had coming. Sorry I'm sad he died, but he got what his choices would lead to. People as ignorant as you, should not be allowed the chance to spread their utter stupidity onto another generation. You probably already have 2 kids with your cousin, right?
treesplease (anonymous) says…
WOW! I think casey 19 is losing this battle quickly.... now if only it was a backyard wrestling match. We may have a harder time coming out on top.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
My advice to you, Casey19, is to go out and do what your parents did. Get a job!
casey19 (anonymous) says…
Well if you guys think all of this then you should show up at the funeral and show us what you worthless piece of sh-ts are made of.....the facts are not fully out yet until the media gets it from the police and his mother is the only one who really needs to know what happened to her son.
pickaname (anonymous) says…
facts schmacts, he is dead, and thank goodness, as of yet, none of the others died. Remember, no one was innocent
woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
Ok. From what I've read, it seems that Bigtwink (still love the name), confederate_cowboy (I think that's his name), and Casey19 all had the same teacher in high schoo. And it seems grammatical cussing may have been the course.
BuffyloGal (anonymous) says…
It's a good thing then that so many of the lovely and thoughtfully chosen words on this blog can be so many different parts of speech! Noun, verb, adjective...
pickaname (anonymous) says…
Beo-Bigtwink attends Freestate. He must not be in school today, since we have not heard from him.
woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
Maybe Bigtwink is on set of one of his movies.
Dejacrew423 (anonymous) says…
Casey19, sorry it took me so long to respond to your comment. For one, I don't have a job because I am lucky enough to be a stay-at-home mother. Also read my posts and see if I ever tried to disrespect you or any of your little friends before you jump on me. You're getting so defensive that I wouldn't be half surprised if you're the one that killed that poor little girls mother. I simply wanted to know about the article and thankfully someone sent me a link. Obviously none of your group of friends learned from that tragedy and how fragile life is so it's hard for me to believe this tragedy will teach you anything else also. I can only pray that it does. Maybe it will help some of you but you"re showing your maturity by trying to pick fights on the internet. I can only say you've got a lot of growing up to do. Good luck to you.
witchfindergeneral (anonymous) says…
beobachter says..."Where is the after funeral kegger being held, that might be tempting some other racist drunks." In keeping with the theme of the tree-side memorial, I imagine that the funeral attendees, after properly eulogizing Casey, will all down a 5th of cheap, brown liquor and then collectively drive drunk to the cemetery while smoking Marlboro Reds and shouting crude, racial epithets at pedestrians. Post-internment lynching contingent on weather conditions.
BuffyloGal (anonymous) says…
Best laugh I've had all day! Thanks witch!
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
"Note to posters..you're being watched!"/furiously fashioning a tin foil hat while crawling under my desk.--Perhaps one of the teachers explained to these kids that they were making a bad situation worse. Or, Free State is ashamed of the quality of their posts and locked up the computers.
live_like_u_were_dyin (anonymous) says…
This is to everyone that has said bad things about Casey. I am not personally attacking anyone. How would you feel if your son, brother, friend was the one driving the car that night. Would you be saying the same things that you are saying about Casey? Would you be saying he is a stupid SOB that deserved what he got? Or would you be trying to defend his honor. Yes what Casey did was very stupid, but we his friends and family just lost some one very close to us. everyone makes mistakes. i am extremely greatful that no one else lost there life, but we do have to bury an amazing guy tomorrow. That is very hard on all of us. And about the 6 year old girl i am very sorry that happend. I do know what its like to lose your mom! My heart goes out to her.
kmat (anonymous) says…
live_like_u_were_dyinNone of us are happy that a young kid died. I have experienced many losses (lost my brother a month ago and my sister two years ago). But, what people have been doing on this site is trying to get the point across to the very young and ignorant friends of Casey's that have only made the situation worse.I speak from experience because my sister was hit by a drunk driving teen ager in the mid 80's. Luckily, both survived (my sister barely and with forever lasting brain trauma and sever scars and years of surgeries and therapy). I know first hand what the completely moronic actions of Casey do to families.Casey's friends have shown themselves to be classless, and because of that many posters have acted in the same manner. His friends shouldn't be trolling this message board at this time, they should be focusing on Casey's family, who are the one's that will be hurting the most. They have done nothing but show how juvenile and ignorant they are by their actions on here and at the memorial site (empty beer bottles at the site where this happened is nothing but classless and stupid).And yes, if one of my family members had driven drunk, with underage kids they helped get drunk, at 80 MPH and slammed into a tree, I would think they were completely moronic and would have no shame in saying it. People judge by how someone acts and Casey actions do show in part what kind of person he was.If you were a friend of Casey's, you should spend your time and energy doing what is needed to help the family and hopefully learn a lesson from all this.
live_like_u_were_dyin (anonymous) says…
boebachter you didnt know who Casey was. All you know about him is that he made a horrible mistake. You never got to meet the man that would do anything for anyone. All you know about him is he went out one night and did what a lot of people our age do. Then he made the stupid decision to drive! You never got the opportunity to see was an amazing guy he truly was. Yeah he may have had different beliefs than you, but does that make him a bad person. He liked the confederate flag but isnt it his right as an american to have that flag? Yes he drank. How many 19 and 20 year olds do you know that drink? I am not saying this was not Casey's fault. He is as much to blame as everyone else that chose to get into his car that night. But none of this means he was a bad person.
classclown (Class Clown) says…
So Casey is being fondly remembered by another car wreck killer named Charley Davis? Birds of a feather I guess.
classclown (Class Clown) says…
casey19 (Anonymous) says…Well if you guys think all of this then you should show up at the funeral...===========================Will there be a tailgating party? After or during?
Wallythewalrus (anonymous) says…
ahhh, 4:20. Sorry for all those who lost a friend.
woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
Wallythewalrus:with a reference like that, you must be another friend?
kmat (anonymous) says…
live_like_u_were_dyinDo understand that there are many, many, many underage kids that DON'T drink. All of his friends keep making this out like he just does what everybody does and the only thing that was wrong was that he drove while drunk. That isn't the only problem. It is illegal for kids to drink. It was illegal for him to get 16 & 17 year olds drunk. It was very, very wrong for him to be partying with young kids (you'll understand that more when you're older and maybe have kids of your own). It was wrong for him to drive. It was wrong for him to speed. If his parents know he drinks, then they are partly at fault for letting their CHILD drink. And if all of your friends drink to excess at such a young age, then you need to get new friends.Unfortunately, kids always want to be adults (and believe me when you're an adult you wish you could just be a kid again), but that doesn't mean it was ok for Casey to drink and do adult things. 19 is still a kid and that's why there are laws about what a 19 year old teen ager can and can't do.Please understand, what your friend did was wrong and the behaviors of his friends is very wrong. You will have plenty of time in your life to party and it will be best if you save that partying for when you are of age and more mature. Teenagers aren't mature enough to handle alcohol (some adults aren't and that's why we have so many idiots getting DUI's). Enjoy your youth and try to act like a kid, not an adult because you are all way far away from being adults.
live_like_u_were_dyin (anonymous) says…
Kmat if you read my previous post you would see that I have learned a lesson from all that has happened. I was going down the same road Casey went down. I do not want to put anyone else through what we are going through right now. I have actually checked myself in to classes to get over my alcohol problem. A lot of Casey's friends really did learn a lesson. Those alcohol bottles were not drank. They were poured out as a tribute to never letting this happen again. And yes there are people posting on here saying good ridence and thats one less ignorant redneck. It just really hurts to see so many people judging everyone. No one has a right to judge, people are who they are. I loved Casey now i have to live with the emptyness in my heart that he has left. I just pray that everyone not just me has taken something from Casey's death. Please dont drink and drive!!! If you know you are going to drink do not wait for someone to take your keys. Give them to someone before you start drinking. Always have a DD or stay where you are!!! Let Casey's death be a learning experiance for us all do not let casey die in vain!!
live_like_u_were_dyin (anonymous) says…
If i was a kid i would enjoy it, but unfortunatly i have past that time in my life. I everything that night was wrong. But you cannot blame Casey for the 16 year olds drinking. They made that decision all on their own. Casey is not the only one to blame here. Everyone in that car is to blame. They all made the decision to get into that car that night. Like i have stated previously we have learned. I am getting my alcohol problem undercontrol. My classes actually start next sat. Wish me luck. But everyone is blaming Casey. Yes i know it was his choice to drink, Yes it was his choice to speed. But Casey is not the one who should take all of the blame. Everyone in that car is too blame. The kid that grabbed the steering wheel for instance. Never touch the steering wheel unless you are the driver. Everyone in that car had been drinking. I pray for the girls still in the hospital but you have to remember they made that choice that night as well as Casey.
chipsahoy22 (anonymous) says…
to all of casey's friends...give it up please! and bigtwink, you are a complete idiot!
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
I liked Casey, I honestly did, but because he did what he did no one will get the chance to know him. So besides you, who knew him soo well, he will be remembered for how he was a drunk driver. Argueing the fact he was a nice guy, will have no weight, because in what ended up being the most important decision of his life, he picked wrong, and paid the piper.
kmat (anonymous) says…
live_like_u_were_dyinI am glad you have learned a lesson, but many of the other posters that claim to be his friend obviously had not learned much. And understand that it is very distastefull and really shows a lack of class to have empty beer bottles and smokes as a tribute to your friend. Many are judging based on that classless act. If that tree was in my yard, all of that "memorial" would have immediately been ripped down.Yes, the others in the car are partly to blame, but Casey was a bit older and was behind the wheel. 16 year olds (and it appears 19 year olds) aren't mature enough to make decisions about drinking (that's why the parents of all these kids are very much to blame and also need some help and possibly charges). I'm sorry, but why the heck is a 19 year old partying with 16 year olds? Why were 16 year olds out at 2 am? There was obviously a good reason a family member was trying to chase them down. There is no reason for a 16 year old girl to be with a 19 year old guy. Once again, you'll understand the large gap in age (probably doesn't seem to large to you now) once you are much older. And just for your info, but redneck and the confederate flag are offensive to most people. It pains me to think that people are proud to call themselves rednecks and proud to fly the confederate flag. No matter what any of you say, that flag will always be equated with slavery and it shows a lack of education of American history and even if none of you say you are racist, you will always appear to be racist by supporting that flag. I have many a black friend that would be more than happy to go over what it means. And when someone hears the term redneck, all they are going to think of is ignorance and lack of class. A friend of mine from the mountain country of N. Carolina always said she may be a mountain girl or "hillbilly", but at least she wasn't a redneck. Are you starting to get the picture??? People will always judge others (that is human nature) by how you act and look. If all of his friends want respect, they need to quit acting like rednecks, calling themselves rednecks, need to do some more book learning, stop proudly flying that disrespectful flag and try to grow up a little. I'm not trying to be mean, but this is a mean world and you guys do all need to do a lot of growing up. Also remember, you say you're an adult, but most of us replying to you are more than old enough to be your parents.
kmat (anonymous) says…
And also meant to say, Good Luck live_like_u_were_dyin with your classes. I would suggest though that you don't "live your life like you were dying". It appears you have learned a lesson from this and I hope you can teach his other friends the same lesson. If they continue to drink, please try to get them to attend your classes with you. Who knows, you might end up saving a life.Take care!
live_like_u_were_dyin (anonymous) says…
How do you know you are old enough to be my parent? Casey had friends from ages 16-35. I may not be the smartest one on here but i believe i am a respectible member of society. Casey had friends of all ages, races, and iq scores. I honestly hate what the world has come too. This world is so full of hate. No on cares about anyone but themselves. Reading the news all you hear about is people killing other people. Why cant we all be free to be who we are? And not have to worry about what everyone else will think. Or have to worry about being put down because you feel differently than some one else.
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
We are free to be who we are, until that encroaches on the lives of other people and puts them at risk. At that point you can't be that, and that is when people truely begin to hate.
somebodynew (anonymous) says…
I might be wrong, but I can see this thread passing the Randy Leach/Kelly Powell/Rob Marble one before this goes away.So now, I am sure someone will post on that one also.
live_like_u_were_dyin (anonymous) says…
Thank you Kmat!! I need all the help and support i can get. Personally i believe you should live everday as if it were your last. Not saying make stupid decisions and go all out crazy but dont take anything forgranted. Tell the people close to you that you love them everyday. You never know when it is your time or theirs. But live life with no regrets. Even if you make a bad choice dont regret it but learn from it.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
Somebodynew -I'm going with the under, but good point."I may not be the smartest one on here but i believe i am a respectible member of society." livelikeuweredying.Your posts are coherent with good spelling and you seem to have an even temperment in spite of the situation. You might not be the smarest one on here, but you are easily in the 95th percentile. Go read the Obama might not have been born in Hawaii thread. Yikes. You'll feel smart immediately.
live_like_u_were_dyin (anonymous) says…
Not really Happy_Go_Lucky. You are guys judging Casey for the confederate flags and the cigerettes. Smoking and the flag had nothing to do with his death. A cigerette did not kill him and neither did a flag but you are all passing judgement on him for those things as well as the alcohol. I smoke about a pack in a half a day (yes i am trying to cut down on that too) but does that mean i am a bad person because i started smoking when i was 14?
live_like_u_were_dyin (anonymous) says…
This is a really hard time for everyone that knew Casey, but fighting with people on here that did not know him will not bring him back. Its pointless. I just wanted to let people know that we have learned a lesson. Getting into online fights with people i have never met is for one childish and for two really not going to solve anything.
Connacht (anonymous) says…
"does that mean i am a bad person because i started smoking when i was 14?"Maybe not bad, but certainly stupid. Why anyone under the age of 40 smokes cigarettes is baffling to me. Pot I get. Alcohol I get. But cigarettes? It's like paying someone to kill you slowly with for no reward, at least not until you get addicted, and then I would hardly consider relieving a craving as a "reward". I visited the crash site. Looks like the tree totally owned Casey and that car. Some bark was removed, but the tree looks fine otherwise. The "memorial" looks like the floor of a South Carolina hoe down. I can only hope that if I face an untimely death, my friends will remember me in a way that does not glorify my vices.
live_like_u_were_dyin (anonymous) says…
that last comment was to The_Original_Bob
live_like_u_were_dyin (anonymous) says…
I started smoking when my mom died. It was what helped me at the time. I really wish i didnt ever start now. It is hell to try to quit.
witchfindergeneral (anonymous) says…
You are right to criticize those who reflexively condemn smoking (I'm a smoker myself), live_like_u_were_dyin, but Casey's friends and family do deserve criticism for their memorial and especially their use of the confederate flag. Any and all racist displays *must* be criticized. The flags didn't kill him, true, but the ignorance, irrationality, and general irresponsibility brought about by what they represent (misplaced pride, at best, and racial hatred, at worst) could have, in some indirect way, contributed to his death. Personally, I judged him by the manner in which his survivors remembered him: packs of cigarettes seem like an extraordinarily trivial memorial for anyone, the liquor bottles are a complete joke, and the flags, despite the intention of their display, symbolize racism.
somebodynew (anonymous) says…
TOB - Yeah, sure take the safe route. I am banking on the redneck factor to carry me through (LOL).
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
Somebodynew -Sounds like a wager!!!livelikeyweredying -The other three guys could learn a lesson from you. Nothing ever gets settled on message boards.
live_like_u_were_dyin (anonymous) says…
You cant even see the person you are talking to. Your pretty much hiding behind your computer. Like i said we are all going through a very hard time. We all just need to be there for each other and not worry about what people that didnt even know Casey think!!!
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
Live -Take the blinders off. I'm giving you compliments.
woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
Live:You act like you have a good head on your shoulders. I understand that the service is tomorrow, and it is going to be a very trying time for family and friends. Hopefully, this will be a life lesson to you. I had a friend, a classmate of mine, die after a party we had one night. He ran into a bridge railing, he was drunk, and died. Although I still drink, I do not drive when I drink, and I am of age. All I ask of you, is to take this example to heart as what not to do, and move on. Belive in Karma and learn of the Tao.Hi BigTwink
live_like_u_were_dyin (anonymous) says…
Thank you The_Original_Bob.
woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
And, I will add, cigarettes and liquor bottles left on the ground is not a way to remember your friend. Leave a flower, a letter, or speak of him in a good way. Memories of him that you have w/o alcohol or drugs involved. Those are the memories that you want to have. Not the memories "when he was wasted he did this", but the time that he helped you fix a flat tire, or something like that.
live_like_u_were_dyin (anonymous) says…
What happened happened all we can do is learn from one friends mistake so we dont end up the same way. I loved Casey with all my heart. If we dont learn from what happend then he would have died for nothing.
woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
Learn and teach others.
freesample (anonymous) says…
Awwww damn!!! I liked bigtwink!!! Where's the drama? haha
woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
Multi......I think you stole my shirt. Either that, or I'm wearing one just like it.
live_like_u_were_dyin (anonymous) says…
All i see are blue boxes with a white figure in it!!!!
Dejacrew423 (anonymous) says…
LMAO, no she didn't!
Take_a_letter_Maria (anonymous) says…
live_like_u_were_dyin (Anonymous) says…"i am extremely greatful that no one else lost there life, but we do have to bury an amazing guy tomorrow. That is very hard on all of us."As hard as it is for the parents of a 16 year-old girl to make the decision on whether or not to remove life support for their daughter? It appears that Casey's life may not be the only one to have been taken by his decision to drive while under the influence (at greater than twice the legal limit).
live_like_u_were_dyin (anonymous) says…
Right now the girls are still alive. We all need to be Praying that they make it through this. Where does it say what his blood alcohol level?
people_talk (anonymous) says…
some of you people say some really messed up things about casey an you dont even know him. yeah he may have made a messed up choice by drinking an driving but casey was a good kid. casey was the kind of kid parents would want around there kids except for the drinking. casey could light up a room. casey never let anyone leave from anywhere if they were sad or upset about anything. casey had a good head on his shoulders an as far as im concerned this wreck was not all his fault. casey was not racists!! Casey had friends of all ages requardless of sex! Casey had friends from probably 15 to 90. Casey hung out with all colors and females and males! You people do need to put your feet in his families feet. Do you tell your kids who there friends can be an what kind of flags they can have or what kind of vehicle they can have? If your kid is the kind of kid casey was then NO you wouldnt an you would have more respect for yourself an casey's friends an family. some of the remarks you people have made hows what kind of person you are an you have no repect for yourself!! cause if you did you would figure out that this is not what his family wants to hear you say about there loved one!!
people_talk (anonymous) says…
we love casey an will never forget him. i'm sorry for the loss goes out to all of casey's friends!
witchfindergeneral (anonymous) says…
As BigTwink's star fades on the horizon of this thread, we herald the approach of a new light--people_talk! Thank you, people_talk, this thread was growing incredibly dull without the weak, semi-literate arguments of Casey's apologists.
cozy (anonymous) says…
emu (Anonymous) says…Flying a Confederate flag in America should be like flying a Nazi flag in Germany: a felony.Flying a Confederate flag in a place like Lawrence is especially awful. How can anyone — even slack-jawed, junk-food-fattened white-trash cretins like the ones in the picture — get as far as high school without understanding what happened in Lawrence just before the Civil War?(Hi kids — in case you missed that class because you were all methed up that day: People in Lawrence were shot in the streets and burned alive in their homes by Confederate sympathizers. Kansas was founded by people who hoped that your kind would never live there. You're welcome, and hope you leave soon.)LOL! I love you! "...all methed up..." thats hilarious!
babyj10 (anonymous) says…
All I have to say is I completely agree with the open expression on this comment board. I think it should really act as a deterrent to reckless behavior. Community conversation/gossip/whatever has evolved into the online world and those who oppose what is being said here are not going to win any arguments; they just need to ignore it. There is no stopping the force of public opinion based on facts. Anyway, I know that if I was partaking in reckless behavior, I may want to think otherwise so I don't end up 1) Getting myself killed, 2) Getting others killed and 3) Having strangers talk about what a selfish idiot I was.
Take_a_letter_Maria (anonymous) says…
live_like_u_were_dyin (Anonymous) says…Right now the girls are still alive. We all need to be Praying that they make it through this. Where does it say what his blood alcohol level?--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Reading comprehension there LLUWD, the girl's parents are struggling with the decision on whether or not to keep her alive artificially. If they determine it is best to remove her life support, she will most like pass away. As for the BAC, you just have to know where to look/ask.
jonas_opines (anonymous) says…
Man, if I hadn't done it so recently, I'd really have to post the lyric's to Tool's Vicarious on this thread.
somebodynew (anonymous) says…
T_O_B I'm getting closer with every passing minute !!!!!btw -what are we wagering??? (Oops, should have saved that for a separate post, dang it.)
tumbilweed (anonymous) says…
Stopping drinking entirely was the best thing I have ever done. My frustration with this story is to see this pointless way of living and thinking perpetuated and glorified.The only problem, and hence, my frustration, is that I know for a fact that we could all hammer this point down endlessly and the only change will come when the individuals themselves decide to change. The same could be said over a wide variety of subjects discussed here and everywhere. It starts with you. Slow is fine. As long as the work is being done.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
Somebodynew -You are just baiting me to drive up posts. Cheap.How many posts was that other thread?
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
516.http://www2.ljworld.com/comments/posted/?c=756708Seriously, those people posted as recently as Monday on that one.
somebodynew (anonymous) says…
Running up the tally on the other thread, TOB ???? The bad part is I have to be gone (work) most of today. I will check in later.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
"Running up the tally on the other thread, TOB ???? "You know it.
somebodynew (anonymous) says…
I like the style. I once saw a bumper sticker that I took to heart "Old age (and treachery) will always outdo youth and speed".
chaelaw (Machaela Whelan) says…
Things are seriously going to have to pick up on this thread if it's ever going to make it ;)I even came out of lurking for this one!
hail2oldku (anonymous) says…
The funeral is today, it will pick up once the bonfire and kegger are over.
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
The visitation was interesting last night.
Dejacrew423 (anonymous) says…
Take_a_letter, please keep us updated on the girl who is on life support. My in-laws had to make the decision to take my brother-in-law off life support after an atv wreck when he was 23. It was the right decision but man, it's so hard. You just think well, if he was still on life support atleast I could still see him and touch him, but then again, it wouldn't have been the life he wanted. He was so full of life. It's so hard to decide what the person would want and not make a decision on what you would want especially when you're still in shock about everything. My prayers and thoughts are with her family.
Dejacrew423 (anonymous) says…
happy_go_lucky, interesting how? Why I feed into this I have no clue but now I'm curious.
meggers (anonymous) says…
I'm wondering about the dog that was mentioned earlier in the thread. Did he or she survive?As tragically reckless as the teenagers behaved, I must say that taking a defenseless animal that didn't have the ability to say "no" out for a drunken 2:00am cruise sort of tops it all. It's one thing to make poor decisions that might impact one's own safety, but to make poor decisions that might injure or kill an unsuspecting creature is just plain sick. I can't imagine the terror that dog must have felt. At least the kids in the car were likely anesthetized to a degree with alcohol. The dog would not have had that luxury.Yes, I know that dogs aren't people. In this situation, however, the dog happens to be the only creature involved that bears no complicity in the incident.Does anyone know if the dog survived?
pickaname (anonymous) says…
Interesting???. It was a wake for goodness sake. I will say this, the tattoo shops in this town have make a bundle in the last couple of days. The children were well behaved, and very saddened by the loss of their friend.
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
Pickaname... Was brian well behaved?I know the answer.
BuffyloGal (anonymous) says…
The Flaw In Paganism Drink and dance and laugh and lie,Love, the reeling midnight through,For tomorrow we shall die!(But, alas, we never do.) Dorothy Parker
Dejacrew423 (anonymous) says…
Was he? This is worse then telling only half a joke. I hate being so nosey but I can't help it. Must be from working in a hair salon when I was 18-20.
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
I don't want to say what happened... It was... wierd to say the least. I'd rather Pickaname say. But if he doesn't i might have to I guess.
hail2oldku (anonymous) says…
mustbhiorlo, yes, but mostly this group would speculate about said hip-hop gangsta being from Topeka or KCK.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
"So your friends are rednecks and all the posters on here ridicule you for your ideals"Some of the posters. Not all.To answer your question, probably so.
brockwendt (anonymous) says…
I personally don't know Casey but my sister did and she was upset when she started to hear all these comments. I do not see how any of you can live with yourself with the comments you have made on the site for a contribute to a tragic accident. Instead of trashing a memorial site with all of your ideas and comments about there actions, you should make another blog site to do it.
brockwendt (anonymous) says…
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends who are going through this difficult time.
Dejacrew423 (anonymous) says…
Man happy_go you're leaving me hanging. But I can understand having good intentions and not wanting to fuel the fire.....wish I wasn't so interested. Guess it can't be any worse then the things I've seen at other wakes. TOB, thanks so much for getting me sucked into that other article. I can't stop reading all 514 comments. I'm hooked!!*And yes, I know I need a life*
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
Brock, I'm sorry you were put in special classes in school, but for the last time this ISN'T a memorial site. Jesus you all are dumb, this is a blog. There is some memorial site and legacy.com. I'll repeat...this... is... not... a... memorial!!!
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
Brian was removed from the area... For certain things he did.
brockwendt (anonymous) says…
alright is this "blog" not at first a contribute to a tragic death
chaelaw (Machaela Whelan) says…
contribute?And no, it is a news story. A report of an incident happening in Lawrence.
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
No, it is a blog talking about the article, which is about his death and how his friends morned it... distastefully so.
Dejacrew423 (anonymous) says…
Removed? Why?!!??!!!
pooter (anonymous) says…
"I will say this, the tattoo shops in this town have make a bundle in the last couple of days."----------------------------I bet they have. It must cost a lot to get a memorial tattoo of a tree with a confederate flag, liquor bottles and cigarette packs littered all around it.*
brockwendt (anonymous) says…
well I would rather not get into this, so continue on with your anonymous comments about a tragic death.
victoria_noire (anonymous) says…
At least everyone now has "Redneck Approval" to continue this awesome & entertaining blog.Pooter, you're hilarious!!
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
Brian was being loud and obnoxious... And someone saw him taking pictures... of Casey's body...
stopandthink (anonymous) says…
You people sicken me. I am appalled at the filth you are writing. You are making a game out of the death of someone’s child, someone’s friend, someone’s everything. You are the ones that need to learn something. This should have taught you that no one is invincible. So take a step off your high horse. Regardless of how he died, he died at 19. This is too young for anyone to die. He was a wonderful person full of love, always wanting to help out a friend; I am blessed to have known him at his very best, not only for the stupid reckless mistake he made. he will be miss! He paid the ultimate price. I am in no way saying that its not big deal to drink and drive, or trying to down play it AT ALL. It could have happened to anyone, your child, your niece or nephew, your grandchild your best friend, you friends child, your boyfriend/ girlfriend, or even your ex. Would you wish that for them, to have them suffer in the way that Casey suffered? Would you be saying the mean hurtful things that you are saying now? Or would you be defending their name, the wonderful person they were, the person they were at their best. Those are the things that true friends and family would do. Take a minute to stop and think what people will say about you when you die, what hurtful things your friends and family will hear. How does that make you feel. If you think that none of Casey's friends have learned anything from this you are wrong and you are ignorant. Yes there will be a few that truly did learn nothing and will go on driving drunk, buying alcohol for minors, and those people where no friend to him. So unstead of sitting on your computer writing horrible things that benefit no one and only make you out to be a bully, why don't you do something constructive, something to bring awareness to people of all ages, that this could happen to them. Talk to your children and children you know about the dangers of alcohol, not just underage drinking, and driving and scare them for life not just until they are out of your house. Or about the rebel/confederate flag and what means.
pickaname (anonymous) says…
I am glad that I did not witness Brian doing those things. I probably would have cold cocked him. Other than that, H-G-L, I thought everyone behaved. Of course except for the hovering over the casket. Very sad and tragic indeed!
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
I know... I think Brian was lucky he didn't get beat up for that... I'm fairly certain if I'd seen it I would have done the same as you. Casey's brother was very mad, and I know I would have been too. When I figured out what happened... I was utterly shocked.
pickaname (anonymous) says…
Does anyone know if the Rocko Brown and Danielle Keyes, listed as having a baby in todays paper, is the same Rocko that is the friend of Caseys?
victoria_noire (anonymous) says…
Here are some fun facts: 1} Studies of enforcement found that on average, one arrest is made for every 88 instances of driving over the legal limit defining drunk driving. Put another way—the average first offender has already driven drunk 87 times.2} Over half of drivers arrested for drunk driving in the nation are repeat offenders3} Forty-three states and the District of Columbia have laws on the books or case law that hold commercial servers of alcohol liable for the harm caused by their intoxicated patrons. Kansas is not one of them.
pickaname (anonymous) says…
Looks the the tables turned last night. Previously, B offered up Caseys bro to kick our a$$e$, now bro will be after B. Huh, my how we have come full circle.
Dejacrew423 (anonymous) says…
My goodness, that's sad. I really do feel for the family. I mean, my uncle took pictures at his fathers funeral but it was his dad and it wasn't of the open casket. If the family finds that disrespectful then that's like the worse thing you can do. What's sad is that it seems people don't realize what is rude to the family. At my friend's moms funeral someones cell phone kept going off and they answered it. At my cousins funeral and wake the boyfriend whom a lot of our family blamed for her death, sat and hung on the casket bawling the whole wake and then sat on the ground pulling at grass throwing a fit at the grave site. Thankfully I either blocked out or don't really remember anyone being too rude at my brothers funeral. Just a girl saying, "my goodness your daughter looks nothing like you, and that's a very good thing." (She was trying to say my daughter looked like my husband but yeh, didn't come out right.) But seriously, I am so sorry for the family having to deal with other peoples ignorance and I hope they were able to block it out. This is the families time to mourn more importantly then any friend of his. I'm sorry for their loss.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
"TOB, thanks so much for getting me sucked into that other article. I can't stop reading all 514 comments. I'm hooked!!" Deja That is a fascinating story and it is beyond bizzare that the three or four people that have kept that thread alive for two years actually think something is being solved on a commenting board.--And, no, this is not a blog. It is a comment section on a newsarticle.
somebodynew (anonymous) says…
TOB - I think I just went by the funeral as it was letting out. I got a feeling there are going to be a lot more posts on here later tonight !!!That other story is fascinating, but I got tired of all the accusing/blaming/ "I've been picked on" type stuff.
woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
If I were to see someone taking pictures of my dead sibling, I would have:1. Smashed the camera2. Stuck it where the sun don't shine.3. Smashed the picture taker.
chaelaw (Machaela Whelan) says…
What is the article with 514 comments? I need to see what this one is up against!
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
Brian showed up at the funeral... After the family telling him yesterday to not come.
PosseComitatus (anonymous) says…
chaelaw,http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2006/oct/01/ku_play_explores_teens_disappearance/#c756708
oohmgrover (anonymous) says…
Just when I thought that this thread couldn't get more shocking/appalling/entertaining...I'm telling you what, bigtwink is becoming infamous among my friends because I can't stop updating them on him and what other crazy stuff he is going to say
woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
I haven't seen him post in awhile....Wonder where he is?
chaelaw (Machaela Whelan) says…
woodenfleaeater (Anonymous) says…I haven't seen him post in awhile….Wonder where he is?__Funeral crashing, it seems.
somebodynew (anonymous) says…
He is busy being places he is not welcome from what HGL said.
woodenfleaeater (anonymous) says…
Maybe he's too busy with his new photography business.
Dejacrew423 (anonymous) says…
You're right Multi, I guess this is one of those situations where no matter how nosey I am, it's not my place to know. Again my thoughts are with the family.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
Waka -Don't know. I've asked that before. The site has picture capabilities, but the LJW isn't activating it. I don't know if they are worried that an article with 500 posts on it will take too long to load.
people_talk (anonymous) says…
you people need to grow the f--k up an get a life an quit talkin about casey's friends as if you can do anything about what they can, will an intend to do tonight!
people_talk (anonymous) says…
all that needs to be said is casey was a good kid! he had a good head on his shoulder's and had a good life ahead of him!! he was a great friend!!! casey will never be forgotten an will always be remembered for the caring , loving, an great person he was!! Oh an by the way if you people still think he was a racis there were many black people at his funeral and were good friends of his!!! So grow up an quit talking about someone's loved one who is no longer with us! We love an miss you CASEY an you will never be forgotten!
TheYetiSpeaks (anonymous) says…
"you people need to grow the f—k up an get a life an quit talkin about casey's friends as if you can do anything about what they can, will an intend to do tonight!" Nice.....Who's driving? Might I call you all a preemptive cab.
blue73harley (anonymous) says…
Jack Daniels, If You PleaseBy David Allan Coejack daniels if you please knock me to my kneesyour the only friend there's has ever beenthat didn't do me wrongjack daniels if you please knock me to my kneesyou can kill this pain that's driving me insanesince my babies gone cigarettes and whiskey calm my shaking handsi just lost a lover to a one night standsomething temporary to late i had to learnit wasn't meant to last, i lost her to the pasta bridge she couldn't burn promises were broken dreams were to dieempty words were spoken tears were in our eyessomething temporary those fears will fade awayplease do the best you can to help me understandthese games that people play(No disrespect. AND No glorifiication. Just what I imagine Casey might get a smile from if there is an afterlife. RIP)
somebodynew (anonymous) says…
Multi- I understand what you have written about photos, but I think there is a different point here. From what I have read on here from Casey's friends, Bigtwink was not one of them. I don't know what the problems were/are, and probably don't want to, but it seems like he was somewhere where he wasn't liked and his idea of taking pics probably wasn't accepted by the family. I think if it were my family member dead and someone I know they had a problem with showed up and started snapping pics, I don't think I would be happy either. You are right, very different if it is another family member/good friend that has good intentions.
pooter (anonymous) says…
Time to stock up as there could be a run on Confederate flags, liquor bottles, and cigarette packs in the coming days as more trees in Lawrence get defaced by drunken rednecks tonight.*
casey19 (anonymous) says…
Today I buried a very good friend of mine and I'm hoping that everone will drop all this bs now that its over.Everybody has their opinions and thats ok..We are all titled to them. As far as brian goes yes he was there and yes he acted like an idiot of course.He said he did'nt take pics of Casey.Of course he lies alot to...Please let my frind rest in peace... and yes that is the samr Rocko who was Caseys friend......we love you casy....
TheStig (anonymous) says…
casey19 (Anonymous) says… "Today I buried a very good friend of mine and I'm hoping that everone will drop all this bs now that its over."Sorry, it is NOT over and the only BS is your suggestion that it is. This criminal scumbag left Jasmine Garland, 17, and Lauren Myers, 16, still in critical condition. I will say that you obviously deserve your friends and I hope you and they get to join Casey in that "Big Kegger in the Sky" real real soon.
blue73harley (anonymous) says…
I'm going to post this link one more time in hopes that one of the kids will get a clue...and show some class.http://www2.ljworld.com/weblogs/multidisciplinary/2008/dec/02/caseya-new-kind-of-memorial/#c755797
kao0922 (anonymous) says…
Does anyone know how the two girls in critical condition are doing and what their injuries are?
victoria_noire (anonymous) says…
As a show of your love for Casey, you could also make a committment to never drink and drive & to abstain from drinking until you're 21. Another idea, which potentially would involve much more work, is to advocate that SB 144 is passed in Kansas. This would make restaurants or other retailers of alcoholic beverages civilly liable for the negligent actions of customers of such facilities.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
Blue -Great idea. MD's blog was very good.Although, it wouldn't hurt if some of the "adults" would show some class as well. They are beating down on some kids that are in a bad emotional state right now.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
MD -With much respect to you, pouring booze in memory of the departed is not a sign of do no drink and drive. Go watch Boyz N the Hood (that's where I learned it!). It is a rather odd method of showing respects to the deceased. We did it once in college when the house goldfish died (yes, I am extremely white).
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
MDhttp://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=pouring%20out%20liquorA 40 is 40oz of Malt Liquor. Popularized by LA gangs in the 80s when someone they knew was killed and it crept into popular culture soon after.
The_Original_Bob (anonymous) says…
1. pouring out liquor 7 up, 1 down An act of respect involving emptying a 40 or other container of liquor. Performed when one of your close friends or part of your crew dies. Also used to reminisce about times with that friend on anniversaries, birthdays, etc. We was pouring out liquor for my man, he left us too soon
somebodynew (anonymous) says…
victoria_noire - you do still surprize me. I hope you remember our last conversations. You are very interesting.
somebodynew (anonymous) says…
MD- cool song. I liked it (and if I had any musical ability I could try to imagine how it would sound).Between you and TOB it just goes to show the differences in ages in how things are presented. Both are correct, just differences in ages and interpretations.
victoria_noire (anonymous) says…
somebodynew - you're so sweet, and also quite interesting!
ru4real (anonymous) says…
One point made at the service today was that Casey, a beloved son, brother, much loved Uncle and very giving friend; was not one to judge others. If someone made a mistake, even a tragic one; he was there for them in whatever capacity that was needed. Sitting up here on your thrones and posting vitriolic words and spewing judgments (read the Bible -- let he who is without sin...), is the most pathetic thing I think I've seen in a long time.Lapses in judgment, typical of young people, do often result in tragedy. But let us not forget that the adult drunk drivers and adults who abuse alcohol cause motor vehicle accidents resulting in death, and more so, often while under the influence are prolific offenders of common decency and become liars, spouse abusers, child abusers, thieves, criminals.... the list goes on.While at age 19, Casey wasn't allowed to drink, he was of age to go serve his country and die in a foreign land, so you have the privilege of donning your crown, leaning on your scepter, crawling up onto your throne and logging into the LWJ to patronize the rest of us with your hateful words, and lack of decency and respect for the families suffering at this time.At age 19, he should have known better, at age 19, he should not have put others at risk, at age 19, he should not have died. His friends shouldn't have been hurt, his family shouldn't be suffering... if only he'd known better, or remembered for one instant that he wasn't Superman.... all those things have been said time and time again. The names change, the cities change, those hurt and killed change roles every time this type of accident occurs... To those who purposely wish ill will to his family, to those who've posted how they wish his other friends harm for being "stupid" or carrying a confederate flag-- take a good look in that mirror next to your throne... As as rule I would almost bet that wherever you go, you see and feel unhappiness, hate, bigotry, racism, ignorance... et al... take another look and remember; Wherever you go, There YOU are...Let the young man RIP and again, please employ decency as you post, especially if the topic is a young man or young woman's death--regardless of the circumstance. Judging others wasn't something Casey did. Why not try to be a bit like the other side of that young man...if you're so righteous andyou believe your own hype and have never made a mistake...then take the high road and be like Casey and stop judging ... perhaps it's your only fault and here's a prime incentive to correct it now...RIP Casey and here's to "unopened gifts"--- the ability to love, give and let other be different and not judge them
somebodynew (anonymous) says…
ru4real - finally a very good post from one of Casey's friends/family/ admirers. Thank you. No hate, no BS words, no excuses. Just some good points.Very good and thank you.
TheStig (anonymous) says…
ru4real (Anonymous) says… "One point made at the service today was that Casey, a beloved son, brother, much loved Uncle and very giving friend; was not one to judge others."And then you go on to judge all those that would point out Casey was a criminal who killed himself drunk driving and put two teen aged girls into critical condition and seriously injured two others. Why is this all about Casey the criminal and not about his victims? Sorry if I don't shrink away in shame gnashing my teeth but it appears what little judgment Casey had wasn't very good. I do believe you, Casey was non-judgmental and that was the problem. Perhaps if Casey had exercised some judgment, like those that underage drink are criminals and those that drink and drive are criminally dangerous to themselves and others, he would be alive and his friends would have gotten home safely.Being non-judgmental isn't a virtue, it's dangerously ignorant.
leeanzek (anonymous) says…
Very nice ru4real. Casey will be miss deeply by his family and friends. Nice to see so many show up today. He will be remembered by alot for the right reasons. Truely sad ending to a short life.
rubberband (anonymous) says…
Thank you, ru4real. My attempt to make this point a couple of days ago fell on deaf ears. You said it so much better than I. I have no connection with this family, yet the tone of this forum was making me so sick I felt I had to say something. The pain this family must be suffering because of it is unimaginable to me. Please know that the thoughts and prayers of many of us are with the family and friends at this difficult time.
punkrockmom (Nikki May) says…
Someone about a million comments back said that the age gap from 16 to 19 is huge and those girls shouldn't have been with a 19 year old. It's 3 years. You could go to school with someone that close in age to you. It was also stated that the age gap would look worse as they got older. I disagree. Thirty and 33 aren't that big a deal, 87 and 90? Anyway, I don't think the age gap is that big of a deal. Now, do I think 16 year olds should be out partying all hours of the night? No, they are high school students and should live by their parents' rules. Do I think 19 year olds should do that? Not really, (I don't drink and have never drove drunk, or been drunk for that matter, although at least two comments have said that everyone has driven drunk). However, if you are 19 you are legally and adult and can do what you want when it doesn't interfere with the safety and rights of others.
punkrockmom (Nikki May) says…
Oh and I'm sorry for the loss. I can only imagine how the family must feel.
punkrockmom (Nikki May) says…
Waka1, run away, those aren't vampires!
mike_blur (Mike Blur) says…
punkrockmom, I agree with you, age gaps are magnified at a younger age. I'll give you all a real-life experience. At the age of 15, I met a fellow LHS student who was three years older than me and seemed way too grown up, because his band would travel to St. Louis and Chicago, and I was just a punky sophomore. Well, 30 years on down the road, we are peers in age and experience, and I still call him my friend. His name is Chuck Mead (look him up on wikipedia, if you don't know who he is.) Sixteen-year old girls rolling with 20 year old men is technically legal by Kansas law, but other circumstances (furnishing liquor to minors) certainly are not. There *could be* many ways to justify/rationalize the reckless behavior executed by Mr. Anzek, but it boils down to this. They were simply not ready to embrace the "rebel" lifestyle they aspired to. In adopting the southern "redneck" lifestyle, they were by and large conforming to a large subsect of American society that submits to the "uniform" and "traditions" of the white bread mid-America "rebel" lifestyle. "Rebel conformity" to the nth degree.Live fast, die young, man.Die and leave a pretty corpse.Rebel 'til you die.(If you're down with that lifestyle, expect no thoughts or prayers from us when you have neither thought or prayed in years.)
ru4real (anonymous) says…
Thinking that something is pathetic and describing that is much different than judging. That said, I don't judge anyone except those who are truly criminal, cruel, or deviant and then purposely harm other living beings. As people are purposely posting hateful and decidedly nasty comments directed towards a person and that person's family; I could judge, but choose rather to ask that those folks stop for one second and take a look about... anonymously it's very easy to sit in judgment, pick up the poison pen, and let the the words spew forth...without stopping to think for one second about the family, friends and extended family and friends and what it must be like to walk just a few steps in their shoes when an event such as this occurs and it's aftermath having to be dealt with...This being the second funeral of an "under 20something" that I've been to in two months, and observing as a friend of the families, the comments of those who have no "skin" in the game has been an appalling and yet truly sobering experience. The lack of decency in these forums and the total show of those who lack common courtesy and empathy is again, appalling. As we move through our lives, we hope that we never incur tragedy. We breath a sigh of relief when our kids come in at their curfew or if they are late (as long as they make it home). We read about others and shake our heads. Being grateful that we aren't the ones befallen of the tragedy ourselves is human nature and as others around us nod in agreement, we then make a mental note to go hug our kids. We do that in quiet, again anonymously without truly hurting anyone in our "relief." That unspoken relief as we read and see reports such as this is human nature. The equivalent dark side though is being able to post mean-spirited comments and create innuendos regarding others involved; and to speak of the consequence of their actions; without thinking of the consequence of our own. While I don't judge, I do sit in wonder about the types of lives and day to day happenings of the people who do post these comments. That you have no personal tragedy and that those around you always remain in perfect health, in perfect judgment of each of their personal decisions and in perfect control of each of the situations they do find themselves in, so as to cause you never to have to be on the end of this "poison pen," --- well Good Luck with that. As the holidays are upon us, decisions, good and bad will be made by those older and those younger. It's easier to possibly make a difference if you are actively participating in a group or organization versus sitting here blogging. With that-- think of Casey and giving. Giving something back by participating and actively trying to BE that difference...
dysfunctionmama (anonymous) says…
ru4real, well spoken. This accident touches our family as well, as we have known a couple of these kids all of their lives. I have been like some sort of addict checking this blog for updates about the two girl so severely injured. As the parent of a twenty something, as well as two teens, my husband and I could not help but think that it so easily could have been us. We remember all too well getting a phone call when our oldest was in high school about some underage drinking going on at a school carnival, and we were floored. When this accident happened, my first thought was, well, what did they think was going to happen? My second thought was, jeeze, how quickly I forget how easily it could have been us, had our girl decided to go get in a car w/ her friends after a few drinks. Instead of getting caught and getting in huge trouble at home, she could have found herself in the same position. The phone call we received would have been life altering. All I can say is that I have felt sick inside since I heard about the accident, feel sick inside still and know that however our family friends come out of this nothing is ever going to be like it was. We will either use this event, for our purposes here, as an ever more divisive and embittering topic or we will pause and see what we can learn from it. I believe that we do need to strive to be the difference we want to see in the world. A little more kind, a little more patient, a little less llikely to throw stones. None of us are the sum total of the best, or the worst that we have ever done. It would be short sighted to think that we are seeing the entire character of this young man, or any of the kids involved, based on what decisions were made that night. That they carry serious consequences for everyone involved is in no doubt. That some of the choices made should never have been made, again, no doubt. I don't know all of the kids involved in the crash personally, but the ones I do know did know better than to do what they were doing. Frankly, considering that one of them had to be dug out of a windshield, any lecture I might offer at this point seems moot. No matter who you are and what you are doing, please take a moment today to send up a positive thought, a prayer, a wish, whatever, that the two girls still in critical condition improve. We personally are not deeply in the loop, we are only getting updates from one of the families directly every other day or so, and as of last night the news in so, so grave for both of them.
BuffyloGal (anonymous) says…
Awesome - Lawrence - the new Sunnydale! Let Season Nine commence.
bytchywitchy (anonymous) says…
For starters: wheres the toxicology report? The kid that pulled on the steering wheel, has to live with that the rest of his life. Yes it is wrong to drink and drive. I have always told my kids if your gonna drink stay put where your at and call me. Dont try to get home stay off the streets. Furthermore, I think some of his friends have learned a lesson already, when they go to where their friends are and beg them stay put dont drive. Yes it will take awhile for my daughter in laws family to overcome all this. But she knows i am here for her. I have had to convince myself that when i go out my backdoor, that his car wont be in the parking lot of one of his best friends. and for pick a name yes rocko and danielle had the baby thursday. They named him Casey,
somebodynew (anonymous) says…
punkrockmom - are you certain (the vampires)?? I've seen some of those people downtown and don't think I would be too surprized if waka1 is correct.
punkrockmom (Nikki May) says…
I'm almost certain. I think they may be a different variety of threat.
Dejacrew423 (anonymous) says…
How does anyone know the "other kid" pulled the steering wheel? I'm glad people are defending their friend and don't want him to be disrespected but that doesn't make it right to post false information and blame someone else. If it is real, how do you know that's what happened. People that I know that have been in accidents like that and recovered don't remember the accident itself or even right before the accident. I'm not calling anyone a liar but if it is true, I'm curious how you found out.
littlegrace (anonymous) says…
bytchywitchy (Anonymous) says… "and for pick a name yes rocko and danielle had the baby thursday. They named him Casey,"Poor taste.
somebodynew (anonymous) says…
Dejacrew423 - they "found out" the same way a lot of the posters on here do - - a brother's cousin's girlfriends sister mentioned it. And therefore, once posted, it becomes gospel. You take notice there have been no follow up stories printed with cite any "official" statements from the people who are investigating this.There are also stories on here that he was being chased. I would think the LJW would have tried to confirm that and wrote a story about it, IF it were verified. Granted sometimes the actuall reporting from LJW lacks, but I would think this would be a big enough story they wouldn't miss it.
Dejacrew423 (anonymous) says…
I just worry about some of these "facts" being posted on here because it could hurt a lot of people. I know what it's like to want to put blame on someone else but it only hurts the situation for everyone. You only end up turning your grief into anger and then do really stupid things. Friends of Casey, please take this time to grieve your loss and have respect for ALL families involved. Also, anybody know how the other victims are doing? Will LJWorld do another update? Our hearts go out to them.
greenworld (anonymous) says…
514 comments and rising...wow...I dont even know if articles about the president had this many comments.lol
Take_a_letter_Maria (anonymous) says…
deja - I haven't talked to Jasmine & Cora's family in the past couple of days. If I do, I'll update whatever they will allow.
Dejacrew423 (anonymous) says…
Thanks so much Take_a_letter, I pray they're all doing okay.
somebodynew (anonymous) says…
dejacrew423 - Yes, I understand your concerns and hope I wasn't being too sarcastic in my reply. I do feel sorry for the families and all, but I have seen too many of these columns develope a life of their own and by the time the facts come out, no one wants to believe them, because the rumors have been repeated too ofter.I do wish there would be a follow up story on this, but LJW does have difficulty. I know the LPD won't be forth-coming and the hospitals have to honor the family wishes in how much information can be released. So what new info does the LJW get???
stopandthink (anonymous) says…
If the girls in critical condition don't wake up or get worst what will you say about them. They were after all hanging out with a redneck, one that liked the confederate flag. They were all drinking, they choose to get in that car.They had the chance to get out of the car, not to go with him, but they also made a mistake just like Casey. What will you say on their comment page. How will it be different.
somebodynew (anonymous) says…
stopandthink - trust me, on this board, it will not be a bit different. And you are absolutely correct - they made those choices. I know people will rant and rave that they were too young and all that to make a choice. I don't believe that is the case anymore with how quickly people grow up today. And the other side of that coin is, if they are too young to make their own choice, then WTF were they doing out at that hour??? Did they sneak out or was this a normal thing for them??? Very tough questions for sure.
kmat (anonymous) says…
punkrockmom - you weren't paying attn to what I said about the age gap. I am stating that 3 years when you're dealing with a 16 year old girl is a big age gap. I would not want my daughter at 16 out with 19 year old boys. A sophomore in high school is not as mature as a sophomore in college and I don't honestly think any 19 year boy has very good intentions if they're partying with younger high school girls. One of the deceased friends even posted "there is only 4 years between 16 and 20 and everybody knows it's easier to get them for sex" I was not talking about an age gap at age 30. Yes, 3 years is nothing once both people are older, but a 16 year old is still just a little kid. You need better reading comprehension.
stopandthink (anonymous) says…
from my previous post Unstead of sitting on your computer writing horrible things that benefit no one and only make you out to be a bully, why don't you do something constructive, something to bring awareness to people of all ages, that this could happen to them. Talk to your children and children you know about the dangers of alcohol, not just underage drinking, and driving and scare them for life not just until they are out of your house. Or about the rebel/confederate flag and what means. Remember, children under 21 are not the only ones who drink, they are not the only ones who drive.Unstead of using your time glued to your computer saying/thinking, "That will never be my child or one that I know" do something productive, something that shows how strongely you feel about the dangers of underage drinking and driving, the dangers of not thinking about your actions or the consequences of them.
TheStig (anonymous) says…
Casey did not make a "mistake" he committed an intentional crime, drunk driving. His intentional act directly led to his death and serious injury to his friends, two teen aged girls critically. Whoever provided the alcohol to these minors is legally liable and those who ignored their under aged drinking with a open minded wink and a nod are morally culpable. Those who continue in their willful ignorance to misstate the truth of Casey's death in order to spare the feelings of family members and friends, or those who in the past have driven drunk and now because of some misguided sense of non-judgmental compassion or self delusional sense of non-hypocritical superiority do a grave disservice to those who they claim to care for and all who will read this article of Casey's memorial.
victoria_noire (anonymous) says…
Actually the person who provided the alcohol is not liable, at least not in the state of Kansas.
somebodynew (anonymous) says…
Ah - victoria_noire - you are correct, if that person consuming is of age. There are laws concerning providing alcohol to minors, which all of these people are. Now, there is no "law" that makes them responsible, they can be legally charged/convicted. Then think where that goes in a civil suit if one is brought.
TheStig (anonymous) says…
Just to be clear, providing alcohol to minors is a crime as is hosting a party with under aged drinking. Those that do have been successfully sued in court for deaths or injuries that resulted, civilly liable. In either case they can have been held "legally liable."
punkrockmom (Nikki May) says…
kmat: You wrote "Once again, you'll understand the large gap in age (probably doesn't seem to large to you now) once you are much older." I will admit that I misinterpreted that as it will seem like a larger gap as they got older - their personal gap, not that specific gap. BUT, I see what you are saying now. However, I still disagree. I didn't think it was that big as a highschooler, and I don't think it is now. I have the opinion that if the people involved are of consenting age (and not in a position of power over the other person - teacher, preacher, etc.) then so be it. It's their choice. If my child is 16 and has a friendship with a 19 year old, then so what. If they have a sexual relationship, I won't be enthusiastic about that. However, we raise our kids to make good decisions and hope that's not the choice they make. Of course, I don't want my 16 year old making that choice with another 16 year old either. But, I do want my child to know that it's more important that they are in relationships that the other person treats them respectfully in all parts of the relationship. So in short, I don't think the age difference is that big of a deal. However, I stand by my previous post that said I don't think a 16 year old should be out that late partying.
victoria_noire (anonymous) says…
Yeah, I thought about that later. Thanks for correcting that!
myopinn01 (anonymous) says…
My deepest sympathy to all those touched by this tragedy. Let us not judge but pray for these crushed spirits.Our local courts still allow DUI offenders to drive our streets with little more than a monetary fine. Not much of an example for our youth. Until the courts enforce DUI penalties and prevent offenders from abusing driving privileges, tragedies such as this seem to be the only deterrents. Find out the answers to these questions? Are local DUI offenders receiving license suspensions, receiving any jail time or doing any community service?
mike_blur (Mike Blur) says…
Also, beobachter, about the Confederate flag being racist. I might be the only one on this thread who has had black men for roommates (not one or two, but 6) -- and there would be no effin way i would fly the stars and bars in their face. Most black brothers my age can quote MLK and Malcolm X verbatim. I don't know, black brotherhood may be lost amongst Mr. Anzek's black friends who choose who ignore the treacherous path their ancestors endured in white majority, black-subjugated Deep South USA.
Dejacrew423 (anonymous) says…
4:29 am, Mike you should be in bed!! Just kidding.
TheEleventhStephanie (anonymous) says…
The boy is dead, the JW ought to close this comment forum. Nothing constructive is happening here. We all hope they learned a lesson, but internet preaching isn't going to make much difference I'd say.Meanwhile, could the venerable JW give us an update on the kids who are still alive? How are the girls in the hospital? Are all these so-called friends visiting them and trying to help their family?
bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
first of all i want to know who said that i was taking pictures at the funeral becausse i was not take any pictures and i would not have taken pictures because that is rude and disrespectful first of all and second i had know way to take pictures because i did not have a camera of a phone and second i was not told that i could not go to the funnereal i called his mom and she said i could go so who ever is on here talking crap and makeing lies is stupid and they do not know anything
Coach_Eric (anonymous) says…
He's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack...
Dejacrew423 (anonymous) says…
Yay!!!
bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
know i am not i just want ot know who said this because it is messed up because none of it is true
somebodynew (anonymous) says…
Well Twink - if you took some of your time and you hopefully have some reading comprehension skill you could read back over the 540 posts and figure out who posted that information. Then, since you all seem to know each other you should be able to see who it was.Not too difficult I hope??
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
I was told by a friend of the family. You were kicked out of the visitation for being an ass. And 2nd for taking pictures of Casey. Those are facts. When you showed up at the funeral, the brother, was really pissed. AKA you were not welcome.
Calliope877 (anonymous) says…
If it's not true, then don't worry about it. It's bizarre that people give a cr@p what some of these judgemental dumb$h!ts say on this forum.Just let it go and mourn for your friend.
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
Malcolm X was a rabbit hater???? Dear lord, I never knew.
OldEnuf2BYurDad (anonymous) says…
Let's give this story a rest. He's dead. He screwed up. Somone should be arrrested. End of story. Let him rest. 500+ posts is more than enough.
victoria_noire (anonymous) says…
Has anyone heard of Prussian Blue? Crazy Racism.
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
And Brian, the family is planning on beating you if any hint of the pictures you took make it to the internet. fyi
chipsahoy22 (anonymous) says…
this is the most amazing thread ljworld has ever had!
Dejacrew423 (anonymous) says…
I often feel tempted to make up stuff just to get bigtwink going but I've behaved. Anyone else wanna pull the cats tail?
classclown (Class Clown) says…
Well he's yet to address his user name. I guess he could be egged on there.
TheYetiSpeaks (anonymous) says…
There comes a time in a mans life when he must choose between two illustrious forces of nature. To drink from the gilded chalice or to not. A true monogamous relationship between good and evil: the inner and outer. A king's army wise to these struggles while wrapped in Lucite armor. Its tiny scratches buffed nightly maintaining the vision of prestige that just may give a second thought to those who borrow from the spoils of their treasures. It is the decision of a Leader who chisels the shape of these forces. A visionary -- akin to the modern branders of today's corporate images and fears. The fascist symbols of leadership and technology! To be ours at our own accord. When a square become a rhombus, our vision is met like the regenerative pleasures of deep sea eggs.
Dejacrew423 (anonymous) says…
What? You might want to stop drinking from the gilded chalice there Yeti, I think someone spiked your drink.
bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
happy go lucky i have nothing to worry about becasue i did not take any pictures so nothing is going to happen and i was welcome becasue i talked to his mom and his mom and my mom are friends so this proves taht you do not kn ow any thing and second i had no why to take pictures so there for quit harrasing me and quit making commits becasue you are making your self and all the people on tallking look stupid because this happend over two weekd ago and you are still talking about what happend and this is my last commit because this stuff is stupid and it makes no since to talk about some one that is dead
poppygirl (anonymous) says…
oh lord, my high school english teacher just rolled over in her grave !
pooter (anonymous) says…
That SmellWhiskey bottles, and brand new cars Oak tree you're in my way There's too much coke and too much smoke Look what's going on inside you Ooooh that smell Can't you smell that smell Ooooh that smell The smell of death surrounds you Angel of darkness is upon you Stuck a needle in your arm So take another toke, have a blow for your nose One more drink fool, will drown you Ooooh that smell Can't you smell that smell Ooooh that smell The smell of death surrounds you Now they call you Prince Charming Can't speak a word when you're full of 'ludes Say you'll be all right come tomorrow But tomorrow might not be here for you Ooooh that smell Can't you smell that smell Ooooh that smell The smell of death surrounds you Hey, you're a fool you Stick them needles in your arm I know I been there before One little problem that confronts you Got a monkey on your back Just one more fix, Lord might do the trick One hell of a price for you to get your kicks Ooooh that smell Can't you smell that smell Ooooh that smell The smell of death surrounds you Ooooh that smell Can't you smell that smell Ooooh that smell The smell of death surrounds you Sung by Lynyrd Skynyrd, in front of a Confederate Flag.Party on.*
blue73harley (anonymous) says…
*standing with lit cigarette lighter*
happygolucky (anonymous) says…
Defender (Anonymous) says… happy, although I have no sympathy for drunk drivers that kill themselves, your insensitivity to the family of this young man is gross and disgusting.You've been reported to the admin for your incredibly hateful statements made here, so you can expect your account to disappear pretty quickly. Good riddance to hate filled, ignorant, disgusting, reprehensible scum like yourself. Karma has it's way with people like you.Defender-I guess this isn't quick enough. As if I'm the only one here who feels like I do. If you drive drunk and your family and friends remember you by littering a poor family's yard with bottles and trash, this that just goes to show you that the drunk apple didn't fall far enough from the tree. How do you think they feel every time they come outside and have to look at that mess, know some tard killed himself in their front yard. To bad we're in the USA and I have freedom of speech. Sorry your little feelings got hurt. Maybe you need to climb down off your cross and use the wood to build a bridge and get over it as well.Merry Christmasand don't drink and drive.
happy_go_lucky (anonymous) says…
LOL Yeah defender your holier-then-thou attitude is null to to the Bill of Rights.
packs_of_wild_dogzz (anonymous) says…
bigtwinkieDo you ever try reading what you type? Your sentences don't make sense and you can't spell or puncuate. Also what's up with your screen name? If you haven't already, google it.
Colt45 (anonymous) says…
Wow, just wow... I want that 15 minutes back. Wow! My head hurts.
LaurenMyers (anonymous) says…
Hello everybody I was the 16 year old that was in critical condition.The reason I'm posting a comment this late is because I had to figure this out myself . My neck was a fraction of an inch to being broken... I was in a coma for 8 days and when I woke up I had no idea what had happened. I'm sorry that everybody feels Casey was a racist redneck, because if he was half of those surviving wouldn't be half black would they? Exactly. Get it straight people . As for the people downsizing my Mother for bad parenting, Nobody knew we were going to be drinking that night. And there is still nobody to blame. My Mother was with me the whole 40 days as were the other passengers Mother in the hospital. Casey's friends are not ignorant as you know nothing bloggers believe, I can tell you that for a fact . Did you ever think about people that have dyslexia? or people that weren't ever taught to read right? a.d.d.? a.d.h.d ?no you didn't you judged right away you don't know anything about it. Casey's friends had liquor bottles at the funeral because that is how Casey left this world drunk.. I'm sorry to say, God forgave him for he knew not what he was doing. But I was dead for over 2 minutes and I have learned my lesson and believe me I know for a fact that the rest of the survivors did too! Sorry to bring this back up but I'm angry at close minded people.who know nothing of nobody. r.i.p. casey alan anzek or like Tupac Shakur would say god bless the dead.
bigtwink17 (anonymous) says…
hey man this is brain i was a really good friend of caseys and we all know who casey really was and what kind of person he was and every time i look back on all the good times we had i just start to cry because we always had a good time when we were hanging out on her it has been almost a year since this has happened but in 9 days we will all be at the cematary morning with all of are friends and caseys family it has been hard to forgit about this but casey was just the best friend a guy could have and he just left use to early much love to you casey you will always be my bro no matter what any body says about you i know who you really are and thats all that matters and for any one that is on here and how knew casey just keep your heads high and remember casey for all the good times and laughs that we had and remember that we will all get to be with casey again some time but for now we just have to remember him and keeps him in are hearts forever and remember the people that were in the car with him and all the pain and sufering they had to go through and keep them in you prays and hope that they all recover well so it is going to be hard for all of caseys friends and family so keeps all of use in your prayers and love casey for the friend he was well this is all i got to say love you all and have happy holidays from fat boy brian piece out yall.