Pantera guitarist killed in nightclub shooting spree

[estranged4life]

The funeral of one of the victims of a shooting at a rock concert has been held in Columbus, Ohio.

Nathan Bray, 23, was killed by gunman Nathan Gale who stormed the stage at a concert by heavy metal band Damageplan on Wednesday night.

Mourners said Mr.Bray was fired at as he went to the aid of Damageplan guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott after seeing he had been shot on stage.

Four people died, including "Dimebag" Abbott, before police shot Gale dead.

It is not yet known what the motive behind Gale's rampage was but one line of investigation is that he was seeking revenge for Abbott's role in the acrimonious split of the metal band Pantera, of which Abbott was a founding member.

A friend of Mr Bray's said the music fan had rushed onto the stage after seeing Abbott had been injured and attempted to resuscitate him.

Forever remembered

"When (Bray) looked up at the shooter that's when the shooter shot him," Adam Vanover said.

About 200 people attended the two-hour funeral service held on Saturday.

"He'll be in my heart forever," said family friend Sherri Jordan.

The other men killed have been named as club employee Erin Halk 29, and Jeff Thompson 40, who was affiliated with the band.

A band employee injured in the shooting, drum technician John Brooks, has been, released from hospital while tour manager Chris Paluska was said to be in a stable condition.
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Nathan Bray is a hero in my eyes, He tried to save DBD's life and ended up losing his own life...Cheers to ya Nathan

The thing that is bothering me now over this is will this possibly affect Stevie's usual 'hand shaking' moments during the live performances of "Edge of Seventeen"? I have been to 3 FM show in '03/'04 & one Stevie solo show in 2001 and I have only been wanded/check at one of those shows (Dallas 03 at the American Airlines Center, Which had airport style metal detectors that you had to pass through.) and it seemed at the other 3 shows I could have walked in with a weapon without anyone knowing otherwise.

DBD's death really has changed my views on security for shows...

Brian j.

[GypsySorcerer]

Originally Posted by estranged4life

The funeral of one of the victims of a shooting at a rock concert has been held in Columbus, Ohio.

Nathan Bray, 23, was killed by gunman Nathan Gale who stormed the stage at a concert by heavy metal band Damageplan on Wednesday night.

Mourners said Mr.Bray was fired at as he went to the aid of Damageplan guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott after seeing he had been shot on stage.

Four people died, including "Dimebag" Abbott, before police shot Gale dead.

It is not yet known what the motive behind Gale's rampage was but one line of investigation is that he was seeking revenge for Abbott's role in the acrimonious split of the metal band Pantera, of which Abbott was a founding member.

A friend of Mr Bray's said the music fan had rushed onto the stage after seeing Abbott had been injured and attempted to resuscitate him.

Forever remembered

"When (Bray) looked up at the shooter that's when the shooter shot him," Adam Vanover said.

About 200 people attended the two-hour funeral service held on Saturday.

"He'll be in my heart forever," said family friend Sherri Jordan.

The other men killed have been named as club employee Erin Halk 29, and Jeff Thompson 40, who was affiliated with the band.

A band employee injured in the shooting, drum technician John Brooks, has been, released from hospital while tour manager Chris Paluska was said to be in a stable condition.
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Nathan Bray is a hero in my eyes, He tried to save DBD's life and ended up losing his own life...Cheers to ya Nathan

The thing that is bothering me now over this is will this possibly affect Stevie's usual 'hand shaking' moments during the live performances of "Edge of Seventeen"? I have been to 3 FM show in '03/'04 & one Stevie solo show in 2001 and I have only been wanded/check at one of those shows (Dallas 03 at the American Airlines Center, Which had airport style metal detectors that you had to pass through.) and it seemed at the other 3 shows I could have walked in with a weapon without anyone knowing otherwise.

DBD's death really has changed my views on security for shows...

Brian j.

I'm glad Mr. Brooks has been released from the hospital and hope that Mr. Paluska will get to go home soon. This is all just too sad........