Here’s where you can honor the life and legacy of Coach John Beam

The Oakland neighborhood and household of beloved prep and school soccer coach John Beam proceed to grapple along with his unexpected demise whereas discovering methods to honor him. This weekend Coach Beam’s household has released a statement thanking everyone for their support.

“We’re deeply grateful to the Oakland neighborhood and past for the overwhelming love, prayers and assist throughout this painful time,” stated the assertion, signed by ‘The Beam Household’ and launched by household spokesperson Tish Gallegos.

Within the assertion, the household additionally named the household of the suspect, 27-year-old Cedric Irving Jr.

“We want to thank the household of the individual in custody for this tragedy,” the assertion learn. “We all know they’re struggling too, and we prolong our hearts to them.”

Two public memorials are deliberate in Oakland, one organized by former Coach Beam college students and mentees, and one by the Oakland Public Library.

If you recognize of every other occasions celebrating Coach Seashore, please e-mail me at: azucena@oaklandside.org

Acquire written tributes on the Oakland Public Library

The primary department of the Oakland Public Library is collecting written tributes in honor of Coach Beam. As soon as the pocket book is full, the library plans to offer it to his household. The tribute e-book is positioned on the primary ground, close to the brand new e-book division. No deadline has been set for the way lengthy the e-book will stay obtainable for signing.
Oakland Public Library Major Department, Monday by way of Thursday, 10 a.m. to eight p.m., Friday, midday to five:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to five:30 p.m., 124 14th St.

Celebrating the life and legacy of Coach Beam at Everett Jones

Skyline Excessive Faculty alumni from the category of 1993 – lots of whom have been mentored by Coach Beam – are internet hosting a neighborhood occasion at Everett and Jones to honor the late coach. In response to Johnnie Dempsey, a former soccer participant coached by Beam, the occasion will function a technique to come collectively and grieve. Meals will not be included however could be bought on the restaurant.
Friday, December 5, 6:00 PM, 126 Broadway

Screening of “Final Probability U” at The New Parkway, hosted by Skyline Excessive class of 2000

Class of 2000 committee members Molly R. Lorenz, Charles (Chuck) Lassey, Christina M. Macalino and Manjinder Mahal-Sangha will host a twin occasion to honor Coach Beam and rejoice the reunion of the twenty fifth class. The primary half will embrace a screening of an episode of the Netflix present after which an open mic for all attendees who wish to share tales about Coach Beam. The screening is adopted by a category reunion at a close-by bar. Follow the Skyline class of 2000 Instagram page for extra info. The committee too completing a teacher grant impressed by academics like Coach Beam in partnership with Oakland Ed Fund.
Saturday, December 27, 3:00 PM, comply with the Instagram account for the ticket hyperlink when it turns into obtainable, 474 twenty fourth St.