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casey calvert, the guitarist/backing vocalist of hawthorne heights passed away in his sleep last night on 112407.
Casey
Today is probably the worst day ever. It's with our deepest regrets that we have to write this. Casey Calvert passed away in his sleep last night. We found out this afternoon before sound-check. We've spent the entire day trying to come to grips with this and figure out as much as possible. At this time we're not sure what exactly happened. Just last night he was joking around with everyone before he went to bed. We can say with absolute certainty that he was not doing anything illegal. Please, out of respect to Casey and his family, don't contribute or succumb to any gossip you may hear. We don't want his memory to be tainted in the least.
Casey was our best friend. He was quirky and awesome and there will truly be no others like him! His loss is unexplainable. As soon as we know more we will let you know.
Sincerely
Hawthorne Heights
Eron, JT, Micah and Matt
it was one of the last things i ever expected to happen.
casey, rest in peace. god bless you. we'll never forget you, and we miss you so much.
without the skills and talent of your awesome screaming and guitar playing, i don't think hawthorne heights will ever be the same again.
my deepest condolences to the rest of the guys [eron, jt, micah, matt], all his family, friends, fans, anyone who loved him. i'm praying for casey and all you guys.
yesterday, my dad asked me why i was mourning over someone i didn't know.
well i'm sure he hasn't been a massive fan of anyone and felt some sort of connection with a band, if you catch my drift.
he supported so many good causes.
26 is too young and too soon.
and the worst part is, i'd never ever gotten to see him play live. ever.
or meet him.
and i'll never get to. =[
isn't it strange how saying sorry is my favorite HH song and it can relate to this perfectly? i have it on my phone...
think of him every time i listen to it ;]
..and i will smile instead of cry.
because yuki told me i should be celebrating his life instead of mourning his death [helena, much?]. <33
i'd like to think that at least he spent his last waking moments happy because he got to laugh and have fun with his friends/bandmates.
we love you casey. <333
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