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Newsflash - December 14, 2004
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-I've been away from the computer for several days (it's nice -- you
should try it!!!) and since our last Newsflash there has been much
more information coming out regarding the shootings at last week's
Damageplan show in Ohio. The names of the dead and wounded has been
released, and I need to retract what I wrote about the band's tour
manager being one of the dead. (Guess you can't always rely on on-line
news reports.) Please see the statement below, from a couple days ago,
for an accurate accounting.

For information on memorial ribbons, take a look at
http://www.dtsunderground.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7400 , and check
out http://www.imhotepzine.com/home.html or
http://www.imhotepzine.com/readers/no3.html for Dimebag Darrell
memorial/tribute from many musicians. Thanks to Candie Jackson and
Thiago Sarkis, respectively, for these. - Tim

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-Damageplan Tragedy Update - Band Issues Statements

As has been widely reported in the media, Elektra/Atlantic recording
group Damageplan suffered a horrible tragedy at their show in
Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday night. Guitarist Dimebag Darrell was shot
and killed, as was the band's head of security, Jeffrey "Mayhem"
Thompson, an employee of the club, Erin Halk and a member of the
audience, Nathan Bray. Chris Paluska, a member of the band's
management team who was serving as tour manager, was shot and is in
critical but stable condition. John "Kat" Brooks, the band's drum
tech, was also shot and is being released from the hospital today.

Damageplan made the following statements today:

"With all his greatness and accomplishments on the guitar, DIME will
be missed more for his giving personality, charisma, caring for
others, love and most of all his HEART! Twice as big as the state of
TEXAS!!!!!!!!!!!! DIME gave it all everyday to each and every one of
us and our lives have forever been hollowed without him...Thanks to
all of you for reaching out to us in this time of our immeasurable
loss. REST IN PEACE BROTHER DIME!!!!" - Damageplan drummer Vinnie
Paul, brother of Dimebag Darrell

"Jeffrey 'Mayhem' Thompson was not just a true part of the Damageplan
family, but part of the whole Dallas music scene. He was friend to
all, with a great personality. He bent over backward to help us all
with his trademark phrases like 'What can I do for you, sir?' and
'Coming up!' He also stated his willingness to protect us, saying 'I'd
take a bullet for ya,' and unfortunately did in defense of our lives.
He truly lived and died for his friends and made the ultimate
sacrifice, giving his life to save ours. For this we will never
forget. You will be missed big man." - the Damageplan family

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-Public Memorial Service For Dimebag Darrell Abbott

Tuesday, 12/14 8PM
Public Memorial Service

Arlington Convention Center
1200 Ballpark Way
Arlington, TX 76011

Here is a memorial charity for Dime and the victims of the shooting:

NationalNoise would like to send out condolences to the fans, friends
and family of Pantera and Damageplan. There has been a fund setup for
the victims of this tragedy to cover bereavement and medical expenses.
The Dimebag Darrell Memorial Fund will be accepting donations through
NationalNoise until further notice.

Please make checks payable to:
"The Dimebag Darrell Memorial Fund".

Send Donations to:
NationalNoise
3100 Main #105
Dallas TX 75226

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