Al Beye Dies in Car Accident

STREETCAT · Post by **STREETCAT** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:16 pm

Al, you giant. your going to be missed by all of us here in b-town!!! Though this is tragic I will remember the good times and the attitude you had towards life. Cheers to you AL your were truely one of the classiest athletes this town has ever seen and your friendship will be missed!

torrybruce · Post by **torrybruce** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 6:19 pm

Mods - I like the header you placed at the top of the board to remember Big Al...very classy and it shows that regardless of our many indifferences on this board we do all come together to pay tribute to those who have represented our school and our athletics with pride and dignity!

THANKS!!!

bobcatmaniac · Post by **bobcatmaniac** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 6:24 pm

torrybruce wrote:Mods - I like the header you placed at the top of the board to remember Big Al...very classy and it shows that regardless of our many indifferences on this board we do all come together to pay tribute to those who have represented our school and our athletics with pride and dignity!

THANKS!!!

Absolutely. What an inspiration.

frezer11 · Post by **frezer11** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 12:24 am

As everyone else has said, very sad. The team did wear black bars on the shoulder of their uniforms tonight, and several players had personalized memorials in the form of marker on taped ankles, etc.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:04 am

Wow guys. I've been out of town for a week and the first news I heard of this was seeing your "In Memory" thing up there. I am absolutely stunned. I remember a story on him before the Griz-Cat basketball game in (I think) early 2005. I was pretty impressed with him and he seemed like an all around lovable guy on campus.

RIP Al Beye
Sorry Bobcat Nation for your tragic loss.

catwiththehat · Post by **catwiththehat** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:53 am

I got know Al over this semester and the news was absolutly heartbreaking. He is an amazing person and athlete. Everyone looked up to Al, not because of his height, but because of his heart and personality. I will never forget his smile or the first time I saw him dunk the ball. Rest in peace Big Al.

CARDIAC_CATS · Post by **CARDIAC_CATS** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 12:44 pm

Tragic news! You will be missed GREATLY big guy!

I offer my sincere condolences to him and his family

He was a great player/ambassador for MSU and MSU basketball program.

CATS2000 · Post by **CATS2000** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:43 pm

From the chronicle:

"In Beye's honor, MSU observed a moment of silence before Saturday night's game against Utah Valley State. The men's and women's teams will wear "55" patches - Beye's number - on their uniforms the remainder of the season."