New York Metro reports that there was a vigil attended by 100 people for Craig Murphy, the cyclist who was killed last Thursday night.
More than a hundred people lit candles and walked in silence along Union Avenue Sunday night to remember the life and commemorate the tragic death of Craig Murphey, a 26-year-old man who was killed when his bicycle collided with a truck last week.
Murphey, who worked with the West Harlem Action Network Against Poverty and founded a scheme to bring fresh produce to low income communities, was remembered as “iconic” and “unique” by his friends.
“He always put people ahead of himself,” said friend Greg Bersnitz. “People often talk about doing that. But he lived it.”Following the procession, Murphey’s friends gathered around a ghost bike memorial at Ten Eyck Street and Union Avenue, near where he was killed. They laid candles and flowers and told stories about Murphey’s life — frequently bursting into laughter followed by tears.
I live one block from where Craig was killed. He looks so familiar, it’s very possible I’ve seen him around like so many other people in this neighborhood. He seems like a legit, sincere guy from everything I have read. It made me sad today. There are now police in the area in undercover cars giving tickets to bike riders. I’m not so sure that’s the correct response, but what do I know. Anyway, RIP brother.
I passed this bike last night :-( I’ve seen ghost bikes before, but this one was so recent and hit home: I didn’t have a bike in the city until 2 weeks ago, but since then I’ve ridden everyday. Sad.