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Anti-Flag explains tragic circumstances which forced them off tour

BDx13 - 2-15-2007 at 01:17 PM

Chris #2 of Anti-Flag posted a message on the band's official website explaining the circumstances that forced them to drop off a recent tour.

For those not completely in the know, my sister and her boyfriend were murdered a few days ago. Of all the people I know my sister was the most proud of our band. If you live in the Pittsburgh area you may have met her, it was not uncommon for her to strike up a conversation with anyone wearing an Anti-Flag pin, patch, or t-shirt. She was anxious to meet anyone who was a member of the community. My sister had two beautiful children, who I'm sure will be just as curious and just as loving.

Thank you all for the kind words. Thank you to everyone surrounding us on the last tour for their help. I want to specifically thank my three brothers in Anti-Flag and everyone in our crew for helping me and dropping everything to get me home and with my family immediately.

Again, Punknews.org would like to offer our deepest condolences to Chris, his family and everyone caught in this inconceivable tragedy.

BDx13 - 2-15-2007 at 01:19 PM

obviously, the fact that they cancelled a tour is not what i hate.
the actual story is what i hate.

here's an article in a local paper. be forewarned that it is fucking sad.
http://www.pittsburghpostgazette.com/pg/07039/760488-100.stm

JawnDiablo - 2-15-2007 at 06:23 PM

that's pretty terrible....

Siczine.com - 2-15-2007 at 09:55 PM

I'm not huge into the band, but I feel for them and the especially Chris #2. Shit is terrible, poor kid has no parents now.

DaveMoral - 4-1-2007 at 10:06 AM

My God that's fucking horrible... my heart goes out to that child.

Voodoobillyman - 4-5-2007 at 03:04 PM

As usual, mans ability to destroy so quickly and carelessly leaves me speechless, my heart and prayers go out to all decimated by this tragedy, especially the little one.