Yesterday, March 16 at 11 am on Atlanta's Inspirational radio station Love860 with
Fastlane Dee the topic of the show was 'Domestic Violence'. It's a
subject we can never discuss too much about because it is an issue that
has grown to be an epidemic among the youth of today. The senseless
murder of Atlanta resident Christopher 'Skywalker' Walker this past
Monday was befitting of this very topic which circled local news. Chris,
at age 19, was found shot in the back of the head in his drive way in
Milton, Georgia with the murderer still unknown and roaming freely right
here in Atlanta. Mr. Walker has close ties with the Unsigned 99.9 Radio
fam, with whom I'm partnered with, and would've been a guest on next
week's show so it has hit very close to home.
Like many aspiring
young men in the Atlanta area, music is his passion, and much like the
masses seeking fame and the spotlight he truly didn't wish to aspire to
that mark stating from his interview with Lady Maverik, 'Music is an
outlet, I'm not trying to be famous...I want to be a role model'. Chris
viewed his music as "Optimistic" hoping it would connect with his
audience to motivate and inspire them. His first try with establishing
himself as an Artist was at age 15 with his first group Perfect
Gentlemen. His first real taste of the music scene in the group was with
the Battle of the Bands that he recalls vividly 'the fans cheering and
playing along with us!' He also shares with Lady Maverik how much he
anticipates coming on the show with Unsigned 99.9 stating he 'planned to
rock it' resulting in possible question to listeners to wonder about
what could've been. His free-time was centered around making his music
inspiring instead of going the violent route glorifying gun usage and
killing.
It tears a soul a part to know that our positive thinkers
and leaders trying to make the world a better place are taken from us. A
close friend to Chris used this devastating time to realize his purpose
in music and to continue using his friend as a guidepost. Music is what
brings us together. It helps us through our struggles to reach our
destinations and ultimately makes us happy and joyful. Chris had the
promise of becoming one of the best since he believed within himself he
was not going to be
just like the rest. During the tribute Dee
played two of his songs 'Letters To My Godson' and 'Pictures of You'
that will give you the understanding of his mission in music. Can you
not envision TuPac in his song "Keep Your Head Up"?
As people I'm sure we all can
collectively agree at such a young age it makes no sense for a voice
seeking to inspire and motivate to be silenced so violently. Domestic
Violence is killing our youth with many probable causes stemming from
personal upbringing, anger, hopelessness, and much more. Fastlane Dee
covered an array of discussable reasons as to where the cause of such
violence comes from and had a guest appearance from Deputy Sheriff
Carmen Harris to clarify the signs we all must look out for. We're used
to hearing the same tall-tell stories about the abusive boy friend and
girl friend relationships that seem to be the popular way of courting
these days but sadly that's where many of these cases come from. It also
comes from habitual behaviors at home. It's important to not let anyone
make you feel less of who you are and even more so stay in a dead-end
relationship where you don't feel happy. True love makes you happy
inside, not sad nor angry.
Chris had completed his first album
Making A Name which will be released on
April 13th.
Facebook.com/ChrisWalkerMusic
Youtube.com/ChrisMusick
Hot New Hip Hop link
Tomorrow, Sunday
March 17, Chris's
viewing will be at
Northside Chapel 12050 Crabapple Road Roswell, Georgia 30075 from
7:00pm-9:00pm
Chris Walker's
funeral will be held this coming Monday,
March 18 at
Parish Office 535 Rucker Road Alpharette, Georgia 30004
Also
paying respects and condolences to another individual Tony Willis, who
lost her life while helping a stranded car victim this week. She made an
impact at the DMV, for the people in her life, and has equally touched
one of the Unsigned 99.9 crew, Fastlane Dee, with her loving heart. May
her memory never be forgotten and her purposeful deeds live on.
If you're not in Atlanta, you can stream
live online at Love860.com and also on IHeart Radio and the TuneIn Radio App for In The Fastlane With Dee Jackson.
Catch Lady Maverik on her show at Love860 from 6-8am EST and e-mail LadyMaverik@live.com
GB coverage link here
March 28 Thursday
UPDATE on his case: Justice is being served. 3 black males have been discovered. Click
here to see full coverage of where Chris was last seen and who these guys look like on CBS Atlanta News
