Kim Pham

Bourbaki alerted us to the story of Kim Pham earlier in the year. While it is a step away from the usual post I think it is an opportunity for a community service announcement that holds true no matter what part of the world you call home.

Kim lost her life in tragic circumstances, the victim of a violent altercation. A brawl outside Santa Ana nightspot the Crosby escalated to a point that cannot be justified, violence as a response/solution NEVER can. Not only did it cost the life of a beautiful young lady, but the perpetrators who have children have recently been found guilty and sent to jail. The repercussions of senseless violence are scarring for those involved and those caught up indirectly.

Kim was described by her friends as a bubbly, high-achieving woman and hoped to have a career in journalism. She was a small lady and was attacked by multiple assailants. Bystanders took video footage of the incident but no one managed to break it up before the tragic end. Stories vary about what sparked the incident from an interrupted photograph or an incidental bump, and to who was the antagonist but does it really matter? But how frigging ridiculous. Grow a brain people, these things should never happen. I hope that people can learn and take some positives out of such a sad loss, and that you all will take care of yourselves and those around you when out and about.

R.I.P. Kim, my heart goes out to your loved ones!