One year later: John Crowder's death
This month should have been one of the most important times in John Crowder's life.
The 6-foot-8, 215-pound power forward from Mount Carmel would have had the chance to hit the road with Nike Baltimore Elite for the open evaluation period this month. College coaches would have had ample opportunities to scout Crowder. And the rising senior would have likely finished his run on the circuit with several Division I scholarship offers.
Tragically, that scenario was not to be. One year ago today, Crowder was shot and killed in Northeast Baltimore. He was 17.
In memory of Crowder's passing, check out this video tribute from Capitol Hoops. His portion of the video ends at 3:39.
Comments
I miss you John John he was one of my players and I consider him family. I tried like so many others to keep him on the right path. Coach Gerald Stokes (WPC) was his first coach and he look to Gerald as a second Dad. He is still miss by many and loved by all.
Posted by: Coach Hall | July 5, 2011 4:17 PM
R.I.P man, dang too much gun violence in this country. and the NRA wants more people to own guns, .WE NEED HARDER GUN LAWS in this country i am tired of hearing about young , talented people dying. When we will stop killing each other.
Posted by: obafemi | July 5, 2011 5:34 PM
I am as sorry as the next person this young man's life was cut short by gun violence but...people need to realize, guns don't kill people, people kill people. Ted Kennedy's car has killed more people than my gun has.
Posted by: Michael | July 7, 2011 8:23 PM