Honor the life of Reese Crenshaw

Reese graduated on June 1st, 2023. About 15 members of the family showed up to support him. It had been a long road. Determined to graduate, Reese had not left the house in months. He canceled plans with friends and missed family gatherings - all so he could graduate on time. After a family dinner, he made plans to spend the weekend with friends and family. That evening, Reese decided to go out and celebrate. A girl in Reese's social circle invited him to a co-worker's birthday celebration. 31-year-old Daniel Martez Walker, a career criminal and fugitive, was in attendance at this party. Reese had not met Walker before that evening. Walker shot and killed Reese with a single gunshot wound to the chest. According to police, Reese died instantly. Witnesses confirm the attack was entirely unprovoked. Walker has been charged with second-degree murder. The investigation is ongoing.

If you knew Reese, then you know he was a blessing. He was hardworking, spiritual, and had a fantastic sense of humor. He was a father, a brother, a son, a nephew, and a friend. He wanted to be a better man for his daughter. Reese had so much love to give, and he gave it with an open heart. He was a child whose life was beginning. He was murdered by a fully grown man who should have already been in police custody.

His mother, my sister, was Reese's biggest fan and advocate. Like all mothers, she wanted the best for her son. Some of her last words to him were, "You see? You can do anything. " As you can imagine, her immense pride about her son's graduation was quickly replaced by a deep, dark sorrow that no parent should ever have to experience.

This GoFundMe is to help support my sister cover the costs of the burial, memorial, and headstone.

She wants her son to be remembered for the bright light that he was.