Darcy Allan Sheppard Tribute. From one messenger to another.

Toronto, Canada

On August 31 2009 my friend Darcy Allan “Al” Sheppard was murdered by the former Ontario Attorney General and Aboriginal Affairs Minister, Michael Bryant. The incident started when Bryant struck Allan with his vehicle and drove away. Allan caught up to Bryant at a red light and appeared to be demanding an explination for Bryants actions. Bryant then ran Allan over and dragged him over 100 meters to his death, and left him in the street to die. Witnesses said that the motorist repeatedly mounted the sidewalk and drove near lampposts in what seemed to be an attempt to brush off the man hanging onto the side. The attempt was all too successful.

Allan fathered two children in Ontario and two children in Alberta. He has many friends and family that will not forget.

I made this video to show Al in his element, having fun with friends. The first 3 clips are from various messenger races he had attended. He once told me that all he wanted to do was beat me at one. Im sorry that you will never get the chance now Al. You had what it took. R.I.P.

An extended version will be available for viewing soon at http://biketree.ca/

Donations are accepted at http://www.tobma.com via Paypal, or you can visit any TD Canada Trust location to donate in person, please reference Darcy Allan Sheppard and/or provide account number 06906676860.

Your contribution will go directly toward the costs of arrangements and to support his children. If you feel as helpless as so many do with this situation there is something you can do to ease the burden these terrible events have placed on our comrade’s family.

ghost bike installation for Darcy Allan Sheppard
Bloor Street, near Avenue Road
Toronto, Canada