On Sunday, March 11th Keaton Newsom’s Mother hosted a celebration of his life at her new event venue in Dallas, Chijmes.
People from all over the world came to celebrate and reminisce a person that was so special to all of us. Thank you so much Andra for allowing us to celebrate our dear friend and thank you to all of Keaton’s family that took the time to come over to us, his friends, and express their appreciation for us and what rollerblading meant to him.
This was a very tough weekend for us all and I hope that this piece can put a smile on everybody’s face as we reflect on our brother. Please donate to the
GoFundMe Keaton’s Mother has started if you can. The proceeds go toward building or repairing a skatepark in his name.
Film & edited by Anthony Medina. Additional Filming: Foogie Bartels, Chris Smith, Josh Glowicki. End Photo: Josh Castillo.
On Saturday, March 10th we had a memorial session/ BBQ in Keaton’s name. We shredded all day and at the end of the session spread some of his ashes and cried together. It was an incredibly powerful day and weekend that brought us all that much closer.
Keaton, we love you brother, rest in peace. Filmed and edited by Anthony Medina. Additional Filming by Foogie Bartels.
Music: 13th Floor Elevators - Gloria (Cover).
Here is the last filmed footage of my dude Keaton Newsom. This footage was not used due to audio issues that weren’t resolved until recently. This is also the first installment in The End of The ComeDown series. Throughout the following weeks you will be seeing never before seen footage from when we filmed the first official ComeDown video 3 years ago and more recently filmed footage. Keaton you were more like a brother to me than just a friend and you will be deeply missed be me and many more. We love you brother. R.I.P. - Austin Bartels.
If you would like to donate to Keaton’s family and help them during their lost and hard times follow this link: Gofundme.com/celebratingkeaton.
Filming by Foogie, Ant Medina, Cody Sanders, and Timona Kasue.
Location: Los Angeles, CA. Shot/Cut by: Erick Rodriguez.
One golden hour is Austin, Texas. Featuring skating by Brad Anthony, Josh Broughton, Mick Casals, Eric Bayou, Andrew Broom, and Anthony Medina.
So many have asked where to send flowers and gifts. please donate to this account - the proceeds will be provided to build or repair a skatepark . It’s a way to remember Keaton and his love for rollerblading and the friends he has made along his journey of life.
We will also have a Celebration of his Life. Sunday, March 11, 2018, Noon, CST. CHIJMES, 945 N Zang Blvd, Dallas, Texas 75208. We will stream this celebration live via facebook for his friends around the world to remember him.
