Local Placerville Man Shot to Death New Years Eve

brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,088
edited January 2013 in A Moving Train
I wasn't going to post here on AMT any more for a while but I feel very strongly about this gun issue and here's why: We're having a very hard dealing with this here in our local town. Dan was a regular customer, a very nice young man and a good friend in our circle. Gun death in America is out of control. When it hits close to home the last thing you want to hear is gun enthusiasts going on and on about their right to own guns.

http://www.inedc.com/1-3361

Placerville Local Dan Ferrier Dies in Sac New Year's Eve Shooting - Services Planned Jan 7th

Friends say 36-year old Dan Ferrier Dedicated his life to save others. In the Army for 8 years he served two tours in Iraq. On New Years Eve he was filling in for another employee.

Sports Corner Cafe bouncer Dan Ferrier has been confirmed as one of the two victims killed in the New Years Eve shooting.

Police say the incident started as an argument inside the bar at about 9:38 p.m. that escalated and became a physical confrontation. When an employee tried to break up the fight, he was shot, as were others. That man, Placerville resident Dan Ferrier, died at the scene after suffering multiple gunshot wounds.

Friends say 36-year old Dan Ferrier Dedicated his life to save others. In the Army for 8 years he served two tours in Iraq. On New Years Eve he was filling in for another employee.



OK, I'm done, I'll go back into hiding.
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  • riotgrlriotgrl LOUISVILLE Posts: 1,895
    So sorry this has happened. :( I understand what you mean about having strong feelings about the issue of guns. I wish there was a simple, easy answer to all the problems we face together in this world. Just keep fighting the good fight.
    Are we getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?

    Seems my preconceptions are what should have been burned...

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  • JonnyPistachioJonnyPistachio Florida Posts: 10,219
    I wish there was a way to reverse the ideology that some have that they are a badass with a gun.
    No you're not...if you use it for violence, you are a coward. You are a coward because you couldnt get it done without a gun. You couldnt use reason. You couldnt use some common sense. You let your aggression and stone age demeanor overtake your ability to act like a decent human. And now a life is gone. Its disgusting.

    I also find it disgusting that I cant open up the Palm Beach Post website on a daily basis without seeing a shooting in the headlines, whether its accidental, a kid, a toddler, a cop, or a gang member...its almost everyday, and its sad.
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  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    I too am sorry this happened - heard about it on new year's morning, along with another shooting that took place here locally.

    While I'm not a "gun enthusiast", I support responsible ownership (whatever the fuck that even means anymore) and checks/restrictions to be in place. Of course folks don't need to be cocky about this regardless of their opinions, but it doesn't negate the views of people like me - fairly levelheaded and certainly not a gun nut, I do believe.

    Again, I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.
  • im so sorry....really sorry for your friend..
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  • barger395barger395 Posts: 855
    Brian, I am sorry for the loss of your friend. I have been to Placerville many times, and I know how tight the community is there. I hope you and your family and friends can find peace and solace out of this senseless tragedy.

    Cheers and be well,
    Brian
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  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,088
    Thanks everyone. Your good thoughts are appreciated.

    I did not post this news as a way of personally getting at any of those of you who support gun ownership because I very much doubt any of you are irresponsible or dangerous that way. Unfortunately, as a society, that is all too often not the case. I would like to see all guns go away but they won't. But letting people walk around with guns all over the place- in bars and such- that must end. At the very least, I would like to see gun ownership be very difficult and very restricted. Too much killing, too much pain, too much loss.

    Thanks all for you kind support.
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.
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  • CosmoCosmo Posts: 12,225
    I heard about this on the local (California) news. Sorry to hear that.
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  • JeanwahJeanwah Posts: 6,363
    Sorry about your friend Brian.
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