Comments on: Jesse Tompkins Rest In Peace

By: Jesse's Mom

Jesse's Mom — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:29:08 +0000

Hello. I just saw this page. I’m moved by your prayers and words about our son. I will contact each of you directly when I can. Thank you for the good times and strength you gave him. Love, Judy Thompkins

By: Allisyn

Allisyn — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:49:54 +0000

Hi there. I’m a good friend of Jesse’s and was his roommate for the last 3 yrs in NYC. Jesse’s mom is starting a foundation for young people in the arts in his name. we are organizing events and fundraisers in the city in the next few months. The first will be at Maggie Brown’s where he used to bartend Sunday night. The date is TBA but google the restaraunt and call for info. The most likely date is 9/27. also google Jesse thompkins foundation. I think there has been a website up to take donations. Thanks all you. Love peace, and Jesse…

By: Raina

Raina — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:55:51 +0000

Thank you. I appreciate it. If you hear of anyone who actually witnessed the accident, please let me know.

By: g

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:43:46 +0000

Raina, I only saw the impact. I wasnt close enough to see causation i.e who disregarded the traffic control device. I saw the vehicles collide only because the escalade was so large, I didnt see the other vehicle until after I cleared the intersection. I was maybe 4-5 car lengths from the light,heading west on Atlantic Ave,so my view was a tad impeded. I didnt see Jesse nor did I know there was a pedestrian involved until I saw this posting. Didnt hear any brakes applied either.
Hope this is helpful….

By: Raina

Raina — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:22:57 +0000

I am attempting to determine the cause of this accident. If there are any witnesses (I believe “G” wrote that he saw the accident) please contact me at rkass@sierraclaim.com

This would be much appreciated.

Raina

By: DC Homie !!

DC Homie !! — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:04:49 +0000

I grew up , wit ma homie , jus found out the bad news today 8-9-08 , I’m gonna miss u HOMIE!!!!!!! R I P …. ya boy MACK !!

By: A Family Friend

A Family Friend — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:37:21 +0000

I’ve known Jesse since he was in the 3rd grade in Washington, DC. He was always a kind hearted and gentle person who loved to laugh and make people happy. I remember him being in his first basketball league. At the age of 9 or 10 the coach was highly impressed with Jesse’s “tenacity”. (smile) We’ve lost such a bright star who had so much to give. Please keep Jesse’s parents and his sister in your thoughts and prayers.

By: Mik

Mik — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:22:47 +0000

Thank you, guys.

By: Bernadette

Bernadette — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:12:45 +0000

Are these photos of Jesse Thompkins

By: g

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:58:57 +0000

Authorities Investigate Brooklyn Car Accident

August 03, 2008

Police were investigating Sunday evening a Brooklyn car crash that witnesses said involved a jogger.

According to a police officer, the accident happened around 3:45 p.m., when a white Escalade made a left turn on Vanderbilt Avenue and struck a Volkswagen SUV.

Eyewitnesses said a jogger was struck.

As of 6 p.m. Sunday, officials would not confirm the involvement of a jogger, and said the police investigation was still going on.

No deaths occurred on the scene and the injured were transported to different hospitals.
http://www.ny1.com/ny1/content/index.jsp?stid=9&aid=84505