tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097125.post7713905678546553825..comments2023-10-17T07:36:16.777-04:00Comments on NA Confidential: Last night a driver killed a skateboarder at 9th & Spring. His name was Matt Brewer, and he was one helluva guy.The New Albanianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757531658514051905noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097125.post-82835333418815777192018-08-09T15:49:47.307-04:002018-08-09T15:49:47.307-04:00You dont know the details. He was not wearing dark...You dont know the details. He was not wearing dark clothing, in fact his shorts were white. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133217482913520907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097125.post-42710376861641557772018-08-08T13:54:03.232-04:002018-08-08T13:54:03.232-04:00I'm surprised we don't have more accidents...I'm surprised we don't have more accidents like this one. I always see people walking in the middle of the street when there is a sidewalk right next to them. A priority needs to be made to ticket and fine people for it. Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03465488529450586269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097125.post-64045345261714480882018-08-08T09:02:32.047-04:002018-08-08T09:02:32.047-04:00Roger what do you think about this idea: promotin...Roger what do you think about this idea: promoting reflective clothing and safety in general to young people, especially skateboarders, bikers and walkers. Shine on for Matt. Organize a brief safety rally at the park, give away some reflective vests, etc. have a safety speaker to review the basics, ask the skateboarders to consider forming a group that would create a 'Safety Statement' for the park not just posting rules/legal but promoting an attitude of awareness of risk at all times, affirming life is precious, safety is paramount, looking out for others; and promoting the idea that the older ones in the group agree they are the leaders, the role models who will always be modeling and teaching safety. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15094503195675325301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097125.post-43045188988818977302018-08-08T06:52:07.249-04:002018-08-08T06:52:07.249-04:00So sorry for your loss, last night we notice a gu...So sorry for your loss, last night we notice a guy riding his skate board on spring<br />I was driving in the opposite direction<br />My sly remark to.my dad what an idiot why did the city waste money for a bike lane not to.mention nice sidewalks for him to be riding in the middle if a dark street with dark clothing yet he had a big smile on his face. There was no traffic coming up at that time behind him.but I had said people like him are just asking to get hit the bike lane not 4 foot away why be in the street. What a shock he must have been hit shortly after we seen him i live 20 minutes away but took longerdue to I64W contructioni looked at the time as I entered into my home after i checked to see that all my chickens were safely locked up. It was apptox 10:20 to 10:30pm im so sorry for the family and the person who hit him. Honestly that area I seen him was not lit well and a driver would have had a hard time seeing him New Albany needs to ticket people not using the lanes monet was wasted on cause they still ride in the street. This man did not deserve to die had he been in the bike lane possible he would be waking up.today. I'm not trying to be harsh nor upset his family I would like answers had that been my loved one. I hope this helps understand the driver of the car most Likely didn't see him. I think the speed limit is like 30 in that area still not enough time to advoid the collision I don't understand why wasn't he in the bike lane he was skating facing away from traffic. May God give both families strenghth Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02869043821891722470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097125.post-87886878923880642972018-08-08T00:31:03.129-04:002018-08-08T00:31:03.129-04:00So sad I have a son his age seems like he was a re...So sad I have a son his age seems like he was a really nice young man that was out to make life better for everyone around him. May God bless him and rest in peace. And may God bless his family and close friendsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14094976239983906309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097125.post-8531066715877504002018-08-07T15:34:25.865-04:002018-08-07T15:34:25.865-04:00We have started a Go Fund Me account for Brook and...We have started a Go Fund Me account for Brook and Matt. Please share and let everyone know! Matt was an amazing person and very close friend, and Brook is my best friend and I want to help support her in any way possible. <br /><br />https://www.gofundme.com/matt-brewer-memorial-fund?sharetype=teams&member=565376&rcid=r01-153367013347-2bdf59e96deb4476&pc=ot_co_campmgmt_wClarissa Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02639830538360848113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097125.post-37915004326307539802018-08-07T14:08:10.950-04:002018-08-07T14:08:10.950-04:00Knew Matt through my daughters. He was truly a fin...Knew Matt through my daughters. He was truly a fine young man. Saddens me to hear this. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08311305044828706904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097125.post-32028195162583606702018-08-07T11:42:51.068-04:002018-08-07T11:42:51.068-04:00So very sad and praying for his wife and family. I...So very sad and praying for his wife and family. I went to school with Matt and he was always a cheerful and amazing person. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08370944231281345015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097125.post-13617259401862602862018-08-07T11:09:06.015-04:002018-08-07T11:09:06.015-04:00I drove past this last night immediately after it ...I drove past this last night immediately after it happened.Traffic had come to a standstill 2 cars in front of me. I thought it was a wreck or a broken down vehicle. When I saw the reality, I was devastated and had to pull over and take a break from driving. I was so worried and hoping with everything in me that they would be okay. I am so sorry for your loss. There really are no words... :[Annayisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02398117272374681065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097125.post-65507594661047232582018-08-07T10:14:00.166-04:002018-08-07T10:14:00.166-04:00I am so sad this young man is gone too soon. We m...I am so sad this young man is gone too soon. We must remember him by serving others and honor the values he lived. I know that Roger Baylor will do something awesome that will bless New Albany. I know many others will do the same. One day there will be no more tears. That day is not today. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15094503195675325301noreply@blogger.com