Message From Andy of The Junior Varsity

[Jared Kaufman]

Below is a message from Andy of The Junior Varsity (http://www.thejuniorvarsity.com/). Please take the time to read each sentence, word and letter. Thanks!

Hello everyone,

As I am sure most of you have heard, my girlfriend of 3 and a half years was found brutally murdered in Mississippi.

Olamide was with me since I started this band about 3 years ago. She has seen the band progress since day one and has always been very proud of our pursuit at becoming a great band. She would be happy to know how much you guys have supported me in dealing with all of this. I will never be the same person again. It is impossible to accept that she will not be coming back to comfort me like she used to. I would complain to her so much about how i wanted the band to be progressing more and she always consoled me. I spent countless hours begging and urging agents and bands to help us with very little results. She was always there for me if i was upset about anything and i was always there for her. We kept to ourselves very much. We never had any money to go out and do much....we didnt even have cable....we literally only had each other and we were content. She loved coming to our shows. I could never even understand how should could want to go so often, but every weekend she wanted to travel with us to whatever broke ass show we were playing. She loved watching the band get better and better. Its sad to think she will never hear our next record and will never see a show again.

So, at least, after 2 very painful weeks, it is over. For her family and me it is going to be very hard to regroup and feel normal again. All i have in my life is my band. I have worked so hard at it and my dream was to one day support olamide and me through the efforts of the band. That is what gave me my main drive in being an ambitious musician. All i can ask is that you please help me try and realize my goal. I know you have all been very supportive through all this....ive received hundreds of messages....but please turn that support into support for something I love and that Olamide loved too. Please come out to some of our upcoming shows if you can. I really need the assurance that what i am doing is not in vain, now more than ever. Let me feel like my band is worth something and that all of you believe in us as much as i do. Nothing else matters much to me anymore and I am left feeling like our world completely evil and unfair. Please bring me some relief in proving that this is not true. Help me to feel normal again and gain a sense of accomplishment. I could be at home wallowing in my own self pity but instead i opted to be on the road with my band. This is what she would want me to do, as hard as it is for me to stand up in front of people and play my guitar, i feel compelled to do it. If I am brave enough to continue playing shows despite the horror i have faced then i am asking that you please come out and support us for that reason. I am not going to give up on this band....not even when misfortune and horror continue to surround us. If I am not going to give up, I am asking all of you not to give up on us either. I have a new reason to continue doing this...a reason that will keep me from ever wanting to stop. We are playing all over the country for the next month and all i can ask is that you try to come out and support us when we need it more than ever. Thanks for reading this.

very sincerely,
andy wildrick

[siimpx]

God I hope things are going to turn around for TJV. They've been so strong through everything...

[sputniksignals]

the shock still hasnt set in yet to me. i still can't imagine how he feels. i cant even fathom to begin to imagine it.

[Hidenothing27]

I havent reallyheard the Junio varsity but i will make sure I hit one of their shows to show to do whatever i can for them

[Punxatheart]

I might not like your band but i'll come out to a show to support u

[mat1419]

I saw them the day this happened...for every band, not even just them, it's important to go check out the shows and pay the $8 bucks to support the scene when they come around. That's not to pay for their Rolls, it's for their gas and food money. When you're in a van all day every day, there's very little human interaction, so I can imagine how important getting out and seeing people at these shows is for a band. Well in this case it's even more so, so if you see the junior varsity on the bill coming through your area, pop and and check it out. see if any of the bands catch your ear or just go and enjoy the night. it's not like more people going to their shows right now is going to make them rich...but it'll help them out in a much more important way.

[Steve Henderson]

What happened to him is nothing short of a nightmare come true. I could never imagine what he is going through.

I am not an overly emotional guy, but that almost made me cry at work. Stay strong, Andy.

[alaskanpunker]

Shit this band has the worst luck ever! Their next record should go huge.

[mewithcoldplay]

If this tour hits up here, I'll definitely come out and show my support.

[CalamityRecords]

i know this kind of comes across as me having a go but i don't mean any disrespect. If you've seen my other comments you have seen my sincere sympathy for both family and andy. I cannot imagine going through something like this.

HOWEVER

I know that what she wouldve wanted and the way of Andy trying not to think about it too much is for him to continue playing with TJV straight away. BUT i just feel that the comments made above were too much about TJV and not enough about his grief or his true feelings. Fair enough i'm sure he doesn't want to express them on the internet to everyone but it just seemed strange that there was more talk of TJV than him missing her.

[charly horse]

I went to their show the on October 14th, and they were awesome. I never really got into them but, when I saw them live, they were amazing. You should all go see them. I feel really bad about what happened. And, I makes me sick to my stomach.

[AreTwoKay]

Damn this is soo sad. I feel so bad for him, TJV have been through more then anyone should ever have to go through. If there tour comes near me I will definetly go support them.

[DeathCabForCoon]

I'll be there. Words cannot even express how badly I feel for him. Christ I hope he makes it out ok.

[ClariTy]

i cant express my deepest sympathy, i love "Wide Eyed" just as soon as they head to the UK ill be at their show i promise! it sucks they couldnt make it before with the spill canvas

[archamedes]

i dont know what to say. such an unreal situation.. ill be praying for you..

[_all_star_me_]

"Hello everyone,

As I am sure most of you have heard, my girlfriend of 3 and a half years was found brutally murdered in Mississippi"

those first two lines, sent shivers down my spine. its crazy. i wish there was something i could do, even though i dont even know them. this sucks. ill make sure ill pick up a copy if i find it here.

[Chemical Love]

Stay strong Andy..I am deeply sorry for your loss.

[getupkid53]

Somebody should post some tour dates.....

[dyingurthhorizo]

i have a new respect for TJV

[jeremyfromva]

I'm sorry andy! I'll keep you in my prayers!

[GaryCondit]

i know this kind of comes across as me having a go but i don't mean any disrespect. If you've seen my other comments you have seen my sincere sympathy for both family and andy. I cannot imagine going through something like this.

HOWEVER

I know that what she wouldve wanted and the way of Andy trying not to think about it too much is for him to continue playing with TJV straight away. BUT i just feel that the comments made above were too much about TJV and not enough about his grief or his true feelings. Fair enough i'm sure he doesn't want to express them on the internet to everyone but it just seemed strange that there was more talk of TJV than him missing her.

I definately can see where you are coming from with what you are saying and I respect your opinion. I believe he addressed this in the manner which he did because alot of what he is feeling is personal and as much as bands consider fans to be friends ( at least in the punk/hardcore/underground rock scene) there is still alot that you want to keep to yourself and to those truely close to you. I think this message was a way of him stating the status of the band as well. I am sure that people were wondering if they were going to continue touring after this tragic event. That is how i saw it and I definately think that he did a nice job of doing so especially in the wake of all that has happened.

My deepest condolences to all those who this has effected. Losing someone is tough but losing someone in this mannor is tragic.

[bradyreier]

i give it to andy for continuous persute at his and their bands' dream. i pray that God helps them through this tough time and be with them every step of the way. i will now support this band in any way possible..

[CalamityRecords]

I definately can see where you are coming from with what you are saying and I respect your opinion. I believe he addressed this in the manner which he did because alot of what he is feeling is personal and as much as bands consider fans to be friends ( at least in the punk/hardcore/underground rock scene) there is still alot that you want to keep to yourself and to those truely close to you. I think this message was a way of him stating the status of the band as well. I am sure that people were wondering if they were going to continue touring after this tragic event. That is how i saw it and I definately think that he did a nice job of doing so especially in the wake of all that has happened.

My deepest condolences to all those who this has effected. Losing someone is tough but losing someone in this mannor is tragic.
yeah definitely true.

[DroppedUrPocket]

So sad.

[CalamityRecords]

thanks for the comment superjoe, but never be afraid to express your own opinion.

[Darren McLeod]

I feel so sorry for Andy... it's unbelievable what he just went through.

[getupkid53]

I am glad he didn't really talk about his grief. That's his business, not ours. He said that the two of them kept to themselves pretty much. I know the road can be a lonely, wary place. If this is his way of coping, I hope he is able to get through it out there. A brother of one of my closest friends in h.s. got brutally murdered, and she didn't speak for weeks. She didn't know how to cope. I honestly don't think there would be a better way to deal with this than to do the one thing that brings you, and others joy.

[last light]

ive never heard this band but im going to try hard to get to one of their shows just to support, just awful what this guy has to go through, AP should get a memorial fund started for her or something, similar to the orange band project.

[RedWineSheets]

ive never heard this band but im going to try hard to get to one of their shows just to support, just awful what this guy has to go through, AP should get a memorial fund started for her or something, similar to the orange band project.
Thats a good idea man. What are you're ideas for the memorial fund?

[no mames]

i know this kind of comes across as me having a go but i don't mean any disrespect. If you've seen my other comments you have seen my sincere sympathy for both family and andy. I cannot imagine going through something like this.

HOWEVER

I know that what she wouldve wanted and the way of Andy trying not to think about it too much is for him to continue playing with TJV straight away. BUT i just feel that the comments made above were too much about TJV and not enough about his grief or his true feelings. Fair enough i'm sure he doesn't want to express them on the internet to everyone but it just seemed strange that there was more talk of TJV than him missing her.
hmmm....you have to understand that is is a public address and you cant really judge a man's words without taking a walk in his shoes beforehand. i hope nothing like this tragedy ever strikes you or anyone else, but if it does, i hope you can find words to use that you would consider appropriate.

[DashboardFSF]

Somebody should post some tour dates.....


10/27 Rochester, NY @ STEEL MUSIC HALL w/ Piebald, Hot Rod Curcuit
10/28 Ann Arbor, MI @ BLIND PIG w/ Piebald, Hot Rod Curcuit
10/29 Cleveland, OH @ GROG SHOP w/ Piebald, Hot Rod Curcuit
10/30 Chicago, IL @ METRO w/ Piebald, Hot Rod Curcuit
10/31 Ames, IA @ MAINTENANCE SHOP w/ Piebald, Hot Rod Curcuit
11/1 Lawrence, KS @ THE BOTTLENECK w/ Piebald, Hot Rod Curcuit
11/4 Mankato, MN @ Whats' Up Lounge w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/5 Blooington, IL @ ELKS LODGE w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/6 Lima, OH @ STAGE RIGHT w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/7 Effingham, IL @ ICHABODS w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/8 Saint Louis, MO @ CREEPY CRAWL w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/9 Memphis, TN @ COMPLEX w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/10 Nashville, TN @ ROCKETTOWN w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/13 Fayetteville, AR @ MUSIC HALL w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/15 Oklahoma City, OK @ GREEN DOOR w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/17 Tempe, AZ @ NECKBEARD'S w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/18 Anaheim, CA @ CHAIN REACTION w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/19 Las Vegas, NV @ THE ALLEY w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/20 Hollywood, CA @ KNITTING FACTORY - CA w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/22 Bakersfield, CA @ MONTGOMERY WORLD PLAZA w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/23 San Jose, CA @ The Cave w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/24 Bakersfield, CA @ MONTGOMERY WORLD PLAZA w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/26 Chico, CA @ MATTHEWS CAFE w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
12/29 Philadelphia, PA @ ELECTRIC FACTORY w/ The Starting Line, Me Without You, Armor For Sleep

[AFSjulian]

This is really sad. It's a shame when anything like this happens ever. The Junior Varsity comes around here a lot ... I'm definitely going to go and buy some stuff and watch their set if that's the least I can do.

[Pat Marquez]

I'll be there in Chicago.

[Boring Pop Song]

andy's amazing.

[last light]

Thats a good idea man. What are you're ideas for the memorial fund?
i dont know but through AP you can reach a lot of people, it would just be a way to help out her family with expenses or anything...maybe even donate it to a good cause in her name, just something...its so awful

10/27 Rochester, NY @ STEEL MUSIC HALL w/ Piebald, Hot Rod Curcuit
10/28 Ann Arbor, MI @ BLIND PIG w/ Piebald, Hot Rod Curcuit
10/29 Cleveland, OH @ GROG SHOP w/ Piebald, Hot Rod Curcuit
10/30 Chicago, IL @ METRO w/ Piebald, Hot Rod Curcuit
10/31 Ames, IA @ MAINTENANCE SHOP w/ Piebald, Hot Rod Curcuit
11/1 Lawrence, KS @ THE BOTTLENECK w/ Piebald, Hot Rod Curcuit
11/4 Mankato, MN @ Whats' Up Lounge w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/5 Blooington, IL @ ELKS LODGE w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/6 Lima, OH @ STAGE RIGHT w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/7 Effingham, IL @ ICHABODS w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/8 Saint Louis, MO @ CREEPY CRAWL w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/9 Memphis, TN @ COMPLEX w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/10 Nashville, TN @ ROCKETTOWN w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/13 Fayetteville, AR @ MUSIC HALL w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/15 Oklahoma City, OK @ GREEN DOOR w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/17 Tempe, AZ @ NECKBEARD'S w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/18 Anaheim, CA @ CHAIN REACTION w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/19 Las Vegas, NV @ THE ALLEY w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/20 Hollywood, CA @ KNITTING FACTORY - CA w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/22 Bakersfield, CA @ MONTGOMERY WORLD PLAZA w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/23 San Jose, CA @ The Cave w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/24 Bakersfield, CA @ MONTGOMERY WORLD PLAZA w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
11/26 Chico, CA @ MATTHEWS CAFE w/ Amber Pacific, Number One Gun
12/29 Philadelphia, PA @ ELECTRIC FACTORY w/ The Starting Line, Me Without You, Armor For Sleep
maybe ill go to november 20th

[AdamTheBomb21]

*claps* Fuck man, I cannot believe they are going on tour...thats CRAZY dedication. Im seeing them here at ISU (I was the first personto buy a ticket) and I cannot wait to see them. If Andy or anyone from TJV reads this...I would love to take you guys to play a round of pool or such after the show...I also have a place to crash if need. Good luck fellas. I also have a place to crash if needed for your Hollywood show as well. See you kids in 4 days. Much respect

[xearlynovemberx]

im really dying to see this band but it seems everytime they tour they never hit up any places close to me i may just take the trip down to philly on the 29th to see them with tsl


anyway andy tjv families are in my prayers every1 please support them in anyway you can

[TheWordsmith]

i'll go out, what a strong dude

[YellowNovember]

i have soo much respect for him ...what he is going through is unimaginable thank you andy for being a role model to us all

[alexwohl29_90]

So so so sad...................:(

[Ruggiero2oo8]

i feel extrememly bad for him and everyone else who knew her
he is one hell of a person for being so strong through all of this

[Flags of Dawn]

i know this kind of comes across as me having a go but i don't mean any disrespect. If you've seen my other comments you have seen my sincere sympathy for both family and andy. I cannot imagine going through something like this.

HOWEVER

I know that what she wouldve wanted and the way of Andy trying not to think about it too much is for him to continue playing with TJV straight away. BUT i just feel that the comments made above were too much about TJV and not enough about his grief or his true feelings. Fair enough i'm sure he doesn't want to express them on the internet to everyone but it just seemed strange that there was more talk of TJV than him missing her.
yeah, and when something as shocking as this happens, I can't even imagine how hard it is to write a statement like that without rambling, and having everything make sense.

If they come anywhere near here, I'll be sure to check them out, and same offer goes for me too...if you guys need a place to crash or want to hang out/get some food or something I'd be more than willing if you read this.

[Kram41]

I'm going to go buy their CD today, this band goes through way too much.

[sartre]

see you at metro dudes.

[beauty is dead]

this news is absolitely terrible, i hope TJV makes it though, im sure they will. they've gone through way too much stuff the past year and this on top of it all just makes everything worse. i love these guys, as soon as they hit MA i'll be there in full support. stay strong andy.

[rrrocketship]

Once again I am deeply sorry for your loss & I know that's not going to change the fact that she's gone but I hope its enough that you know you have people & fans out there who care about you very much.

I promise to make it out to another one of your shows very soon & I hope you know we are behind you 110% if you need anything.

Sincerely,
CJ

[Jared Kaufman]

***Please do not quote and / or respond to any assholes that make negative, disrespectful heartless, etc. comments like the previous moron. I'll delete their post and ban them. No reason to give the people, who I hope karma bends over and rams up the ass repeatedly, the attention they're begging for; it's not our fault their mom pissed their hospital gown in horror when they were born and couldn't find it in themselves to love their spawn of Satan.***

[last light]

a couple of us are talking about working together to put a memorial fund together, possibly through AP, if you are interested message me with ideas, or state them here.

[Nigel]

***Please do not quote and / or response to any assholes that make negative, disrespectufl, heartless, etc. comments like the previous moron. I'll delete their post and ban them. No reason to give the people who I hope karma bends over and rams up the ass repeatedly the attention they're begging for; it's not our fault their mom pissed their hospital gown in horror when they were born and couldn't find it in themselves to love their seed of Satan***
No problem,as for the karma thing, something like this (http://www.collegehumor.com/movies/1613725/) times 10 will be waiting for them.

[xearlynovemberx]

a couple of us are talking about working together to put a memorial fund together, possibly through AP, if you are interested message me with ideas, or state them here.
you already know mine:thumbsup:

[Nigel]

a couple of us are talking about working together to put a memorial fund together, possibly through AP, if you are interested message me with ideas, or state them here.
Not that my site is like something, but if you guys have something up, I'll be glad to add the link to my site. That should be atleast a couple of extra people.

[last light]

Not that my site is like something, but if you guys have something up, I'll be glad to add the link to my site. That should be atleast a couple of extra people.
awesome, we're just looking for ways to help, its just so sad

[BIGDeVriendt]

"I will never be the same person again."


......wow, sad

[Jason Tate]

If you are wondering why Andy's message is mostly about music .. maybe you don't understand music. Furthermore, when you have two things driving you in your life, and you lose one of them, all you have is the other.

[beenbrokenx]

the whole situation is so heartwrenching.

i feel like the post is him trying to deal with whats going on, as publicly as he can. and all the public really knows is his band. hes not going to do an entire post about how sad he is, how much he misses her, etc. if the band is what is going to get him through this, then he should post all he wants about people supporting the band.

[xearlynovemberx]

awesome, we're just looking for ways to help, its just so sad
yeah i really cant imagine how it feels to actually lose your current gf my ex gf passed away a year ago and boy did that suck

[Sureshot182]

it's great to see that andy is moving in a very positive way. i will be seeing these boys nov. 5th. everyone around central il. should attend and sing along to every word. best of luck to everyone.

[last light]

yeah i really cant imagine how it feels to actually lose your current gf my ex gf passed away a year ago and boy did that suck
a friend of mine passed away in april and i think about that everyday, we werent super close or anything, but he was a great kid, i cant imagine losing my gf, i dont know what i would do.

[xearlynovemberx]

a friend of mine passed away in april and i think about that everyday, we werent super close or anything, but he was a great kid, i cant imagine losing my gf, i dont know what i would do.
yeah its really hard losing anyway even if your not close to them

[Drew Beringer]

If you are wondering why Andy's message is mostly about music .. maybe you don't understand music. Furthermore, when you have two things driving you in your life, and you lose one of them, all you have is the other.

Exactly. For Andy, seeing people who care about his band at a show can pick him up a little bit. I am going to do my best to make it out to one of their shows. I saw them at Warped Tour this past summer and they are a great live band, so if they are near you, go! Buy a shirt, their great album, and say hi to them. Hell, Andy and his band need their fans and supporters more than ever. I know when I see them, I'll be singing my heart out to their songs and probably will be crying. Stay strong, Andy, my prayers are with you.

[thispostscript]

just unreal...i think the best thing everyone can do is try to support andy and the band by picking up their record (which is amazing), pack every show and buy merch to show them how much everyone is behind their ambitious attitude!

[alucier]

This is such a horrible thing that's happened and I really feel for Andy and Olamide's friends and family.

I also think it's really sad that this thread, instead of just mourning her loss and supporting Andy, has turned to debating whether or not his letter was "mournful" enough for his girlfriend or if he was just trying to get heads at shows. Give the guy a freaking break. Could you write a letter that coherent and optimistic if you were feeling that kind of grief? I know I probably couldn't.

[yourmom91685]

Whoa. I wonder how long it took him to find the words to put that together. I cannot even begin to imagine how hard that would be.

You know at every show he plays, especially ones at home, he's gonna look out at the crowd and remember how he used to see her face there all the time. I really hope that TJV suceeds, then they'll have something big that Olamide was a part of in the beginning, kind of like a tribute.

[Jim Morgan]

god bless em for keep on truckin.

[RedWineSheets]

i dont know but through AP you can reach a lot of people, it would just be a way to help out her family with expenses or anything...maybe even donate it to a good cause in her name, just something...its so awful
I agree, maybe we could start something similar to the orange band project. Donate the money,in Oladmines name, to a cause of Andy or Oladmine's Familys choice. For everyone that donates, they could receive a sticker to put on the back windshield of their car or wherever. or something of that sort.Maybe thats not a good idea. thats just my take on things.

[pretty_in_punk3]

That is so sad...it made me cry and i didn't even know her. Stay strong andy...if i get the chance i'll come see you guys again. COME BACK TO CHICAGO

*hugs*

[Bruycker]

damn this made me quiet... i hope the best for him, i couldn't imagine losing someone close ...

[scottwouldkill]

i booked the show last night in bradford, pa and it was a weird night. the band was visably upset and i felt helpless. there was nothing that anyone could do or say that would make things right. but for the hour they were on stage, everything seemed ok. they were just as amazing as any other time i had seen them. they are awesome guys and do not deserve anything that has happened. i hope for the best for them while on the road.

[Cocaine&Whiskey]

When they come to St. Louis I am definitely going to their show. and hopefull their cd is at Best Buy, or they have some at the show, they need support.

[xearlynovemberx]

I agree, maybe we could start something similar to the orange band project. Donate the money,in Oladmines name, to a cause of Andy or Oladmine's Familys choice. For everyone that donates, they could receive a sticker to put on the back windshield of their car or wherever. or something of that sort.Maybe thats not a good idea. thats just my take on things.
my idea was very similiar to yours

[last light]

I agree, maybe we could start something similar to the orange band project. Donate the money,in Oladmines name, to a cause of Andy or Oladmine's Familys choice. For everyone that donates, they could receive a sticker to put on the back windshield of their car or wherever. or something of that sort.Maybe thats not a good idea. thats just my take on things.
ya that would be awesome, or maybe something like a shirt, similar to shirts for a cure, a special Junior Varsity shirt involving Oladmines life or anything

[RedWineSheets]

my idea was very similiar to yours
O sorry bud. i didnt read through the replies.

ya that would be awesome, or maybe something like a shirt, similar to shirts for a cure, a special Junior Varsity shirt involving Oladmines life or anything
that sounds very good too. the only thing is i dont know how much it would cost to make a mass amount of shirts. maybe its not that much:huh: . good idea though man:thumbsup:

[xearlynovemberx]

ya that would be awesome, or maybe something like a shirt, similar to shirts for a cure, a special Junior Varsity shirt involving Oladmines life or anything
yes a shirt would be rad(i suggested that 2 u 2 ;) ) but yeah i really wanna help out here

O sorry bud. i didnt read through the replies.


that sounds very good too. the only thing is i dont know how much it would cost to make a mass amount of shirts. maybe its not that much:huh: . good idea though man:thumbsup:
i didnt put it in the replies i sent it to last light but yeah im sure theres a place that will do the shirts for relatively cheap

[last light]

O sorry bud. i didnt read through the replies.


that sounds very good too. the only thing is i dont know how much it would cost to make a mass amount of shirts. maybe its not that much:huh: . good idea though man:thumbsup:
ya true, it probably would be pricey, i dont know id hope a merch company might donate because of the cause...but we should all definitely try to set something up

[myfirstpunksong]

Everyone get the code on their pages and go vote! ....From their myspace page:
Do you want to help TJV? Heres How

Hey Everyone,

Thank you so much for all of your continued support, prayers, and thoughts. As most of you know we came home early from tour and have decided to make our way back out on the road now. So we are getting back into the swing of things. We are pretty broke right now from being home for so long...this is something that would honestly help us out in more ways you could imagine..


FIRST OFF...



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Click LAUNCH PLAYER/PICK THE MUSIC
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WWW.TJVMERCH.COM


Our online merch store has some great shirt designs and even just added a BELT saying "THE JUNIOR VARSITY LOVES ME". Because well...we do.

IF i see ANY people at any of our shows wearing any gear off of our webstore I'll probably be your best friend and or fall in love with you and honestly smile ear to ear.

Cant wait to see all of you.

xoxo
-nick

[RedWineSheets]

ya true, it probably would be pricey, i dont know id hope a merch company might donate because of the cause...but we should all definitely try to set something up
lets do it.

[The Revisionist]

:-/ Poor guy.

[xearlynovemberx]

lets do it.
yes i think we should just find about 10-15 people who wanna do it and all chip in depending the amount it comes out to

[xacex]

i know this kind of comes across as me having a go but i don't mean any disrespect. If you've seen my other comments you have seen my sincere sympathy for both family and andy. I cannot imagine going through something like this.

HOWEVER

I know that what she wouldve wanted and the way of Andy trying not to think about it too much is for him to continue playing with TJV straight away. BUT i just feel that the comments made above were too much about TJV and not enough about his grief or his true feelings. Fair enough i'm sure he doesn't want to express them on the internet to everyone but it just seemed strange that there was more talk of TJV than him missing her.


I agree .. I'm glad I'm not the only person who thought that. I was touched up to the point where he mentioned wanting to someday support Olamide and himself, and after that, it turned into this horribly ugly plea. Oh well. The whole situation sucks. I've seen these guys play with TREOS a bunch of times way back in the day.

[last light]

yes i think we should just find about 10-15 people who wanna do it and all chip in depending the amount it comes out to
ya anyone who wants to get involved message either of us, and then from there we can figure everything out

[WhatSayYou]

People should buy this band's album. They are so good.

[Drew Beringer]

I agree .. I'm glad I'm not the only person who thought that. I was touched up to the point where he mentioned wanting to someday support Olamide and himself, and after that, it turned into this horribly ugly plea. Oh well. The whole situation sucks. I've seen these guys play with TREOS a bunch of times way back in the day.

No, shut up, this is not a plea. Andy just lost his very close girlfriend and probably has a feeling of just giving up on everything in life. I know I would feel like that. Music and his band is all he has. He needs his fans to help him. Seeing people singing along and showing that they care help show that Andy should continue on in his band and that many many many people care about him. It disgusts me to think that some of you think that Andy is using this horrific tragedy to push his band. That is not the case. Andy needs this support.

[WhatSayYou]

I agree .. I'm glad I'm not the only person who thought that. I was touched up to the point where he mentioned wanting to someday support Olamide and himself, and after that, it turned into this horribly ugly plea. Oh well. The whole situation sucks. I've seen these guys play with TREOS a bunch of times way back in the day.
The band is all he has left! I read that as a sad man who is afraid to lose what he has left.

[xearlynovemberx]

ya anyone who wants to get involved message either of us, and then from there we can figure everything out
yeah im glad were going to be able to hopefully set this up dude

[eatmeplz]

What a shitty situation, but what a creepy message to write about your band at a time like this.

I just got a sick feeling in my stomach from reading that.

[Guy]

What a shitty situation, but what a creepy message to write about your band at a time like this.

I just got a sick feeling in my stomach from reading that.
definitely creepy, i hope ola's memory rises above any shallow band statement from TJV.

[Katie Schmitz]

If it counts for anything I was just at my local music store and I decided to finally pick up their new cd. I hope I can see them soon around Omaha or something; I 'd love to see one of their shows. Take care and good luck TJV rocks! :)

[piaffeprncess98]

Have they said anything about leads in this case? Do they even have any suspects? I'm sure it's really hard to deal with this considering no one knows why she was murdered. My thoughts and prayers go out to Andy and Ola's family. This is horrible.

[LPMagic]

Bottom line is this guy just lost the most important person in his life. The band is his life, so he's trying to deal with it as best he can. It's not a plea or a hidden agenda, give the guy a break.

- Jeff

[Drew Beringer]

Bottom line is this guy just lost the most important person in his life. The band is his life, so he's trying to deal with it as best he can. It's not a plea or a hidden agenda, give the guy a break.

- Jeff

Exactly

[ALI.v.s.FRAZIER]

someone should design a shirt using the colors of nigeria..I think that would be pretty cool

[CorporateFish]

I feel terrible for the man. I can't imagine getting the balls to go up on stage after all he's went through. I'm going to see them in a week with So They Say and Numer One Gun and I'll make sure to dance a little more to them..haha.

[starcrossdlovex]

Just reading that made me cry.
I don't think I'd be able to get back out there & remain so strong, even if I knew she'd want me to.
Andy (& all of TJV) are amazingly strong, & when they come by this way, I'll be there.

someone should design a shirt using the colors of nigeria..I think that would be pretty cool
That's a really rad idea. It'd be an awesome way to pay tribute to her using the thing she loved most.

[last light]

someone should design a shirt using the colors of nigeria..I think that would be pretty cool
that would be really cool actually

[ALI.v.s.FRAZIER]

maybe adding a line from some nigerian poetry relating to the situation to the back of the shirt too...I can't seem to find any on-line though

[Four]

I will be out to any shows they play around here. At least he is keeping busy:-\

I still don't know how he brings himself to think after this. :(

[positive]

An idea that has not been expressed yet is a push from viewers to get the media to get the word out to find Ola's car. I have not seen any indication that her car has been found. I would think that finding her car would help towards solving her murder. The media was great about posting the make, color, etc. of the car in the Washington D.C. sniper incidents and it helped capture the shooters. In this case, they should have the license plate numbers also which will really help. Get Oprah to help and Nancy Grace of CNN. If her car is no longer missing....just ignore this post.


Also, from the sounds of it, the charity of choice of Ola and Andy might be either TJV or her college loans. Just a thought.

[last light]

maybe adding a line from some nigerian poetry relating to the situation to the back of the shirt too...I can't seem to find any on-line though
im sure the band could get a merch company to donate shirts for this also

[ALI.v.s.FRAZIER]

I would like to think victory could help too

[xearlynovemberx]

I would like to think victory could help too
i highly doubt that the asshole tony only cares about the money the bands bring in

[last light]

I would like to think victory could help too
haha so would i but i wouldnt count on it, but maybe, anyway tate said hes looking into things, so ill tell him about this idea, i think its a real good one

[badnewsherald]

even though this may not get read, i'd still like to say it:
i had heard about this a few days ago, but reading the horrible story made me literally cry all over my keyboard. i have a boyfriend in a band, too. reading about how she would always go to shows and would be the supporter when things weren't going well w/ labels, band stuff...whatever hit so close to home. we don't have much money either, and we are content with being together as well. we have dated for three years as well. no, i won't say that i know what you are going through because i obviously do not. your words struck a nerve. what i will do is hold on to him a little tighter when he is home because life is absolutely too short. i am so sorry that this has happened. my heart is with you, the family, the band, the friends...

[Melissa Johnson]

I agree .. I'm glad I'm not the only person who thought that. I was touched up to the point where he mentioned wanting to someday support Olamide and himself, and after that, it turned into this horribly ugly plea. Oh well. The whole situation sucks. I've seen these guys play with TREOS a bunch of times way back in the day.Its not a horrible ugly plea. Andy's life was music and Ola. That's it. He was the happiest person in the world with those two things in his life. I remember a year ago before they were signed and living in a pretty shitty house and their power or water would get turned off, but they kept on going because music and their friends were what drove them to try and make it. They could have easily given up then, but they didn't.
I would like to think victory could help tooYou would think that, but in the case of Victory you are dead wrong. When asked to help, Victory only put up a tiny blurb about her on the NEWS section of the site, and then continued updating with other news above the post about her. I'm not going to go into anything else that was said/done but I'll say this: Brummel is extremely insensitive.

Also, if you live in Illinois/Missouri:
November 8th they are playing at the Creepy Crawl in downtown St.Louis, Missouri. I urge everyone to go to this show and show their support for the band. Matchbook/Gatsbys/Armor For Sleep are in town that same night, and the guys were already somewhat bummed about this fact before any of this happened. It would mean the world to the guys if everyone who could showed up to the show to show their support for them.

[fromwithin]

all i have to say is what they had was truly pure love. only wanting each other and nothing more is the height of selfless love. i will definitely check out the new music that comes from this band because of everything he has gone through. I believe he will take a tragedy like this and make something beautiful out of it, if it could be possible.

[Scott Weber]

This is so terrible. I will be at the next TJV show in my area for sure.

[Nick Lopez]

My God, I have so much respect for this band.

[ntingley]

i went to there first show back on tour in bradford last night, even though i had soccer practice til late, i went straight to the concert so i could talk to andy because i felt thats the only reason i had to go. i takled to him after the show, because he was just miserable mood and yo ucould tell, it was hard for him to stand up ther eand play, i got the pleasure of getting up the strenght to talk to him and tell him that i have been praying for him..and tell him that i will continue to pray for him..that may have been the closest i had seen him to smiling as he hugged me and told me how much it meant to him..if you get the chance go to there shows, buy some merch and most of all talk to andy and let him know hes in your thoughts..it may not mean as much to you to him, it really touches him, you can tell by the look on his face...everybody go and support these guys, they all need it

[jimboj917]

just terrible, but i'll support him anyway i can.

[resUrectMe617]

i don't really understand how some people can think what he said was just a "plug" for TJV. are you not reading between the lines? everyone should know by now that andy (and the rest of TJV) do NOT fuck around when it comes to their band. they do what they need to do, no matter what it takes (being robbed, bad tours, etc.). the fact that andy mentioned TJV in that message shouldn't be surprising, since it seriously is the only thing he has left to hold onto. he is merely trying to salvage what motivation or determination he has left in him and hes asking for a little help. not so the band can be uber popular and grace the cover of AP magazine, but because with every show and every face that he sees at a show- his belief and faith in the band and its music grows. right now, thats what he needs, and thats why hes asking for support from people. sure they need money to pay for gas, but like i said, to say its a "plea" is ridiculous. this band stands for everything that a struggling working band should be.

[usedsock182]

they are playing a show near me on sunday that i am going to. i didnt think they would play but iguess they are. i will be there for sure. i hope he stays strong

[Remus The Lion]

This is an awful awful thing. Andy is far stronger than I am, I dont think I could cope in this situation.

If you can, go out and support TJV on tour, pick up a cd, let the band know that theyre not alone in this.

Our thoughts are with Andy, friends, family and the band.

[Nate_RAWKS]

With tears in my eyes all i can say is:

I've been going out with my girl for almost three years now and if something like this would happen to her my life would be lost. I can't imagine what Andy is going through. All i can possibly say is be strong and one day you will be with her again. My thoughts are with you Andy and all who loved her.

[bikescene]

i know this kind of comes across as me having a go but i don't mean any disrespect. If you've seen my other comments you have seen my sincere sympathy for both family and andy. I cannot imagine going through something like this.

HOWEVER

I know that what she wouldve wanted and the way of Andy trying not to think about it too much is for him to continue playing with TJV straight away. BUT i just feel that the comments made above were too much about TJV and not enough about his grief or his true feelings. Fair enough i'm sure he doesn't want to express them on the internet to everyone but it just seemed strange that there was more talk of TJV than him missing her.

that's just what i thought :/ i can't imagine what he's going through right now and i know he must find it hard to put into words what he's thinking but what he said there was kinda just... weird. it really just came across like he's exploiting the situation for the band's benefit, as much as i'm sure this isn't the case. i for one would be very uncomfortable knowing that increased support for and popularity of my band was only the result of the death of someone i love. the point i'm trying to make is that there are things that ARE more important than bands and music, and his choice of words didn't really reflect that at all. i mean no disrespect to him at all and my thoughts are with him and his girlfriend's family.

[PrimoEmo]

I bet they'll write some amazing songs for the next record now...

[Steve Henderson]

I'll buy anyone of age a drink at the Bloomington show 11/5. Im traveling to Peoria to see some friends, but I thnik I might go see their show.

IM me if you're going to go...we can buy that band some drinks and hang out, have some good times, and take their minds off this tragedy...

[PeeBee]

I'm speechless

[audiolove]

my thoughts and prayers continue to be with you boys through this extremely rough time. andy, although i didn't know ola, i've met you and the rest of the boys on numerous occasions and you guys have helped me out more than you can even fathom. you are all amazingly strong individuals and your determination and hard work has been apparent throughout the years. i wish i could be there for you guys on the upcoming tour, but my thoughts will continue to be with you. i'm sure ola would be proud of you, i know i am.

[CalamityRecords]

If you are wondering why Andy's message is mostly about music .. maybe you don't understand music. Furthermore, when you have two things driving you in your life, and you lose one of them, all you have is the other.
i do understand completely, i was just thought that the comment would be more to do with her.

that's just what i thought :/ i can't imagine what he's going through right now and i know he must find it hard to put into words what he's thinking but what he said there was kinda just... weird. it really just came across like he's exploiting the situation for the band's benefit, as much as i'm sure this isn't the case. i for one would be very uncomfortable knowing that increased support for and popularity of my band was only the result of the death of someone i love. the point i'm trying to make is that there are things that ARE more important than bands and music, and his choice of words didn't really reflect that at all. i mean no disrespect to him at all and my thoughts are with him and his girlfriend's family.
i agree 100%, although i'm sure he is not thinking straight at this current time, so i do understand.

[ThisIsBullshit]

Don't get me wrong, this is so horrible and terrible for the friends and family of Ola. However... I have NEVER seen such shameful promotion of a band in my life!!! The girl was just found brutally murdered and all he gives her is few sentences on how she came to the shows. And then he proceeds to write a paragragh (twice as long) about how people need to come to his shows now, to make HIM feel better.

ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING?

Instead of mourning the loss of a loved one in such a tragic way, or talking about HER (I know it's crazy...) and the great life she has lived/people she has touched, he jumps right into the "Junior Varsity campaign".

Either he is completely selfish or a total idiot. Ola was a great and wonderful person and deserved better than that! Ola is so excited that he used this forum to promote TJV on the day of her death.

PLEASE DO NOT GO TO SEE THESE SHOWS.

[CalamityRecords]

If this is all has to do with my comment. You are misunderstanding me, I Love this band and stated that the message felt wrong to me, I also said I could be wrong, I sat there and debated about sending that comment but it was really bothering me. I as a fan felt wrong about that, and the message board is the perfect place to let that vent. I meant no disrespect and if I did disrespect anyone I will delete my own comment because that was not my intention. I'm sorry.
i second this for myself.

[britishrecords1]

Don't get me wrong, this is so horrible and terrible for the friends and family of Ola. However... I have NEVER seen such shameful promotion of a band in my life!!! The girl was just found brutally murdered and all he gives her is few sentences on how she came to the shows. And then he proceeds to write a paragragh (twice as long) about how people need to come to his shows now, to make HIM feel better.

ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING?

Instead of mourning the loss of a loved one in such a tragic way, or talking about HER (I know it's crazy...) and the great life she has lived/people she has touched, he jumps right into the "Junior Varsity campaign".

Either he is completely selfish or a total idiot. Ola was a great and wonderful person and deserved better than that! Ola is so excited that he used this forum to promote TJV on the day of her death.

PLEASE DO NOT GO TO SEE THESE SHOWS.


This is quite possibly the dumbest remark ive ever read........andy and the rest of the band are doing the only kind of coping they can, and thats getting away from the matter and hitting the road.......is it too much to ask to see some faces at shows???? Do you know how it feels to play infront of 10 kids? Now imagine playing infront of 10 kids and your girlfriend was bruttally murdered. Just makes a bad situation worse. Andy needs the assurance that if hes going to go on as ola would have wanted him to that things are going to get better........at some point it becomes too much and there IS a breaking point. Im just surprised they havent reached it and called it quits yet!

As for any you or anyone else who wants to think this is a plug for the band.....you can go fuck yourselves!

[theguilt engine]

TJV are one of the most hard-working bands, and are the nicest guys you'll ever meet. Go out and support them. If I could, I would. Come back to Indiana!

Good luck with everything Andy!

[seancoia]

from the 1st day i met chris from tjv before they were signed to victory records i had ultra respect for them. i cant believe that hes going out and playing guitar every night. i hope all your dreams come true after all these shitty things that have happened so far...

[eatmeplz]

i don't really understand how some people can think what he said was just a "plug" for TJV. are you not reading between the lines?
Count the number of sentences where he talks about his GF.

Now count the number of sentences that reference his band.

That statement was mostly about his band. If you gave it to an english professor and asked what the main theme was, he would say his band. The fact that he talked about his band that much is just that... a fact.

This is quite possibly the dumbest remark ive ever read........andy and the rest of the band are doing the only kind of coping they can, and thats getting away from the matter and hitting the road.......is it too much to ask to see some faces at shows???? Do you know how it feels to play infront of 10 kids? Now imagine playing infront of 10 kids and your girlfriend was bruttally murdered. Just makes a bad situation worse. Andy needs the assurance that if hes going to go on as ola would have wanted him to that things are going to get better........at some point it becomes too much and there IS a breaking point. Im just surprised they havent reached it and called it quits yet!

As for any you or anyone else who wants to think this is a plug for the band.....you can go fuck yourselves!Stop drinking the kool-aide, dude.

You're just as twisted as the guy in the band for saying that the band deserves more kids at their shows because of this. The band deserves fans when more people like their music. Until then, the band deserves the condolences and respect from everyone else regarding the situation, but certainly not a financial gain or a boost in popularity... and to ask for any more than that is flat out inhumane.

You're insane.

[grimis16]

my girlfriend and i broke up a month ago, we have been together for 3 years and best friends for five. For the past month i thought that nothing could be worse, but holy shit does this put it into perspective. Im not a religious man per say...but he and oli will be in my prayers

[GoTHErelentless]

Never listened to the band, but this situation captivated me. I hate to think about that shit happening, she seems so innocent. Undeserving.

It honestly makes me sick to my stomach.

That said, his response was equally disturbing. If you can read that and think everyone won't see any harm in his comments, you're a blind fan. That message was just... wow.

Sorry, Ola. Regards to your family.

[xearlynovemberx]

TJV are one of the most hard-working bands, and are the nicest guys you'll ever meet. Go out and support them. If I could, I would. Come back to Indiana!

Good luck with everything Andy!
they really are very nice people i have talked to andy a few times and hes a good guy i hope for the best for him

[blender]

god bless you andy, for being so strong with all of this

i will do my best to be at your next philly area show

may god be with you and her family

[CLARIFY THIS]

I could be at home wallowing in my own self pity but instead i opted to be on the road with my band.

Brave guy.I wish him some good luck in the future and my thoughts are with him.

[DanEmo]

Man, i remember one of the first times i checked ap.net, there was a message of a van that's was stolen, for the third time...it was about TJV..

I know it's not even close to what happened now...this is so awful...
I wish them all the best, they are a fair band, working hard obviously, hope there will be better times for them now...

[ace_emo]

TJV really are the nicest guys you'lll ever meet and don't deserve to suffer in this way, they've had enough. I'm still in shock and pray that they will pull through. Poor Andy.

[hipp]

That must have hurt so much just to type out. Imagine typing "my girlfriend was brutally murdered", it's just unreal. I hope you can stay strong Andy.

[iamjeremywillia]

Did victory help at all? Anything on their website? Couldn't they have pushed the story to MTV? I'm not pointing fingers but i think if I was TJV I'd be upset they didn't try to help.....

[smelltheglove]

that is so sad and awful. I can't imagine what that must be like. I just really feel bad for him. I don't know what I would do. I don't think i would be strong.

[Steve Henderson]

Don't get me wrong, this is so horrible and terrible for the friends and family of Ola. However... I have NEVER seen such shameful promotion of a band in my life!!! The girl was just found brutally murdered and all he gives her is few sentences on how she came to the shows. And then he proceeds to write a paragragh (twice as long) about how people need to come to his shows now, to make HIM feel better.

ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING?

Instead of mourning the loss of a loved one in such a tragic way, or talking about HER (I know it's crazy...) and the great life she has lived/people she has touched, he jumps right into the "Junior Varsity campaign".

Either he is completely selfish or a total idiot. Ola was a great and wonderful person and deserved better than that! Ola is so excited that he used this forum to promote TJV on the day of her death.

PLEASE DO NOT GO TO SEE THESE SHOWS.
You are an insensitive asshole. I am sure after his girlfriend was MURDERED he was really trying to plug his band. You ever stop to think maybe he didn't have the time, energy, or willpower to think about how jerks like you might perceive his message? The man needs to know that he has something worth living for, and if that is his band, then I will do all I can to see one of his shows.

Pull your head out of your ass, stop being such a shithead, and think before you talk/post. And even if you are so much of a monster to think something like this, keep it to yourself. No one needs to hear your trash. Thanks.

[itmakesyoufeel]

This is so terrible, and so, so scary. I'll be praying for Ola's family and TJV as they both try to recover what they can from this terrible loss.


Stop criticizing Andy for his message. It's enough that he even had the strength to address TJV's fans. He's just looking for the source of support that he knows he can count on- this community of people who love music, just like he does.

Go see TJV, buy an album, send a note. Just let 'em know you're thinking about them now.

[smelltheglove]

i dont' think it was a plug for his band, i just think he's using his band as a means to cope right now. but no, dont go buy a junior varsity cd because u feel bad for him or go to shows cuz u feel bad

[FreddyKrueger]

Damn dude, its one thing to lose someone you love early its another to find them brutally murdered, condolences and prayers man

[raisinbran]

This band is great and I hope if they are in NY, I will catch a show. I heard one of their samples back in July from the Victory Records sample cd that Straylight Run promoters gave out. I really like the song.

It is really hard to lose someone so special. my condolences to the band, family, and friends...

[Nigel]

Did victory help at all? Anything on their website? Couldn't they have pushed the story to MTV? I'm not pointing fingers but i think if I was TJV I'd be upset they didn't try to help.....
I searched on their website maybe did they did a little news post, but found nothing, but that was yesterday I think,maybe they updated it by now. Eitherway, in my opinion they should have done more.

[avitabully]

Count the number of sentences where he talks about his GF.

Now count the number of sentences that reference his band.

That statement was mostly about his band. If you gave it to an english professor and asked what the main theme was, he would say his band. The fact that he talked about his band that much is just that... a fact.


...


Stop drinking the kool-aide, dude.

You're just as twisted as the guy in the band for saying that the band deserves more kids at their shows because of this. The band deserves fans when more people like their music. Until then, the band deserves the condolences and respect from everyone else regarding the situation, but certainly not a financial gain or a boost in popularity... and to ask for any more than that is flat out inhumane.

You're insane.
Yea I agree with you, and maybe partially with the guy who freaked out in the other paragraph you quoted, (even though he was a pussy and made a new user name for this post). This whole thing rubbed me the wrong way, and initially i felt horrible for the guy. Now I just don't know, and I just feel horrible for her and her family

[Linda Ferreira]

Did victory help at all? Anything on their website? Couldn't they have pushed the story to MTV? I'm not pointing fingers but i think if I was TJV I'd be upset they didn't try to help.....I was told that they did not want to be accused of trying to gain publicity for their band over this tragedy.

[Nigel]

I was told that they did not want to be accused of trying to gain publicity for their band over this tragedy.
Makes sense in a weird way, but that's business I gues

[IChangedMyName]

Good luck with everything man...
I can't even imagine...

[britishrecords1]

I was told that they did not want to be accused of trying to gain publicity for their band over this tragedy.


you know what a decent person wouldnt have given two shits what people thought the underlying intent was......bottom line was someone very close to one of tonys bands was missing........ victory has as many resources at its disposal as anyone.......and decided they didnt want to loose integretiy. CLASSY MOVE!

You could have helped bring the story to the forefront of peoples attention and possibly have stoped this....but you chose to keep what little scene points you have..........Victory records is nothing more than the faceless corporation they try to convince us on a daily basis that they arent!

[myfirstpunksong]

Some people on this website make me sick. Imagine one of your loved ones fucking dying let alone being brutally murdered. I don't think he wants to mourn over the death more and more as that won't make him feel better. He wants to move on how Ola would want him to with the only thing he has left, his band. He wants to still believe people care about him and there is something left on this earth for him to live for. Without his band, there isn't. I can't even imagine how hard writing that message would be; his girlfriend was just fucking murdered. I don't think I'd wanna dwell on the death and talk about my loved one for pages and pages. He's looking at what he has left.

It upsets me that he might come onto this site and see the messages from people claiming this is a 'plug' or 'plea'. Can you imagine how bad or guilty it would make the guy feel.