Family of Slain Student Thanks Gothamist Readers

Glen Wright

Given the sometimes scurrilous nature of anonymous website commentary, it's often regrettable when the families of victims read blog posts about deceased loved ones. So we're relieved that the comments on Gothamist's coverage of the devastating mistaken-identity murder of 21-year-old Glen Wright have been heartfelt. Wright, beloved by his family and the community, was tragically slain Saturday by a gang of men at the Lower East Side's Baruch Houses, which Wright was visiting to help his grandmother. The funeral is Saturday morning (details), and those commenters who've expressed their condolences to Wright's family should know that one of Wright's sisters has, we believe, made this remark to you: "On behalf of the Glenn Wright family we just want you all to know we are aware of your concern and reading your messages. We appreciate everyone's support. Our brother was as phenomenal as described and he will be missed. We intend to keep his legacy alive and thriving through various humanitarian and community support efforts. At this time EHTP is designated as the official trustee and representatives on behalf of the 'Glenn Wright Fund.' Please direct all of your inquiries or contributions to them. Thank you from the entire family."

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By John Del Signore in News on September 17, 2009 2:53 PM

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mdow

This still depresses me. Rest in peace, Glen. And may the family heal as quickly and fully as possible...

rasputinsghost

He was a man in full; rest in peace.

schizofriendly

heartbreaking

blondeinthecity

In a city that sometimes feels so harsh and merciless, it's encouraging to see a report so full of compassion.

rebelbelle

He was helping his grandmother wash windows, he helped care for his disabled younger brother and he volunteered with children. He was the change we wish to see. The loss of him is difficult to reconcile with what we hope happens to people of good heart and good actions.

I hope that in their grief, his family finds some comfort from the appreciation by total strangers of their son and brother.

In our small way, we grieve with you.

notatallfamous

God bless. I lived in that area in 1992 and naively thought that entire area had changed. I pray for the family and am so glad to read this update.

ed_Extinct

rip/gw.

nicemarmot

Things like this make me so angry. What kind of animal stabs someone in the neck, from behind - without even checking to make sure it's actually who they think it is? Actually, no, that's an insult to animals - I don't think they'd do such a thing. Killing is so meaningless to this person that it doesn't even matter who the victim is?

It's times like these that I wish someone would just off these motherfuckers. The rational part of me reminds me of all the ways that's bad, but the heart of me says FUCK THAT - we need to stop these guys from killing anyone more innocent people.

mihow

Still completely touched and tearful from this story. This young man has stuck with me, why over other people? I don't know.

I am so happy to hear they are coming up with a fund. Something good must come out of this. Now, let's put our money where are hearts are and donate whatever small or large amount we can to honor this kind heart.

Thanks for the update, Gothamist.

Manitoba2

I think everyone gets so upset by this story, largely due to the fact that this was a very bright young man with a huge future in front of him, someone who had positively affected so many people around him.

Similarly, with the woman killed at Yale, it is hard to see people senselessly murdered who have dedicated their lives to educating themselves to potentially make society better.

Rightly or wrongly, when gang members and lowlifes kill one another, we largely do not care since we believe they have little to offer other than making the world a more miserable place.

Without this young man, though, the world has lost a lot of potential. Sad. I hope other young men and women see his legacy as an inspiration.

Bernie Madoff-Goetz

It's always sad to lose a bright, young person. Our future became that much dimmer the moment Glen Wright was taken from this world.