The country music world is mourning the death of young singer CJ Beach, who lost his life in a car crash at just 22.
The singer performed at The Salty Donkey in Panacea, Florida, on Friday night, making the news even more heartbreaking for people who just seen him perform hours earlier.
After his death, CJ’s father, Charles Beach, shared a message asking people to remember his son by helping prevent another accident.
He thanked everyone who shared pictures and videos of CJ but said seeing those memories was painful for the family.
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Charles, however, also asked people to contact their county commissioners and demand warning lights and more signs near the curve on Rehwinkle Road.Â
He said another crash had happened at the exact same spot before CJ’s accident. The bushes damaged in that earlier crash had not even grown back.
Friends and fellow, meanwhile, musicians have been sharing stories about the young singer. Many remembered him as someone who loved music and made everyone around him feel welcome.
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CJ performed with his group, CJ and the Deadmen, and started the Deadman Walking Festival to give local artists a place to perform.Â
The festival held its fifth event in April. His sudden death has left the local music community heartbroken.
