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Bremerton Music Scene Mourns Member Lost in Utah Crash
Rose Smith of Artists for Freedom and Unity places candles and a picture of Megan Roscoe in the AFU hall on Callow Avenue Wednesday. AFU member Megan Roscoe died in a car accident in Utah Tuesday. (SOPHIE SIEMION | KITSAP SUN)
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A small memorial was assembled Wednesday afternoon in a storefront along Callow Avenue, quietly paying tribute to a Bremerton woman who often helped bring music to the community.
Megan Roscoe, 25, was killed Tuesday afternoon in a rollover crash in Millard County, Utah. A day later, Rose Smith, co-owner of the music venue and art gallery Artists for Freedom and Unity, said Roscoe was a big part of the local scene's tight-knit group.
"It feels like we lost a member of our family," Smith said.
Roscoe was traveling with the Bremerton band Y.I.A., who was nearing the end of a tour through Utah and the surrounding area. Her boyfriend and Y.I.A. lead singer, Donnie Rivers, was driving the Ford Ranger truck when it drifted into the opposing lane along a state highway outside the town of Hinkley. According to the Utah Highway Patrol, he overcorrected and the vehicle rolled several times, throwing Roscoe from the truck. Troopers reported that she was wearing a seat belt, but that she had it on incorrectly. Rivers, 26, was treated for injuries and released from a hospital in the nearby town of Delta.
Troopers said speed was not a factor in the crash.
Y.I.A. was scheduled to play in Salt Lake City Thursday night. The group had been touring with Tacoma punk band Red, White and Die since Aug. 12.
Roscoe was a member of Artists for Freedom and Unity, which hosts concerts and supports local music. Being among that group of friends and supporting young musicians was her passion, said Annie Hanks, formerly of Bremerton.
"A lot of kids 25 and under looked up to her," Hanks said, adding that although Roscoe wasn't a band member, she dabbled with the guitar and did helped coordinate or advertise local shows. "She loved everything about music."
Hanks said that Roscoe attended Renaissance High School and had worked at Zumiez at the Kitsap Mall. She had recently been living in Gig Harbor.
Spencer Hill, 23 of Bremerton, said he had known Roscoe for years and spent a lot of time with her at the Callow Avenue venue. Hill said Roscoe was a ball of joy.
"It really sucks that we lost her," Hill said. "She is definitely a memorable person from our whole circle."
Smith said the club canceled a show scheduled for Thursday night, and plans to host a concert on Friday night in tribute to Roscoe.
Posted by Brassy on August 21, 2008 at 10:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Our hearts and prayers go out to all that is effected by this tragedy.May Megan be the Angel who watches over you.
Posted by RudisPuella on August 21, 2008 at 11:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Megan was my best friend.
Our friendship was built on music.
Anyone who ever came in contact with her, you were lucky. She was more amazing than you'll ever realize.
Posted by citylights_dance on August 22, 2008 at 12:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Megan was an amazing girl. She was so sweet and beautiful. She will be missed.
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