Photo: Callum May @callummay
A memorial fund has been founded in honour of Eagles Of Death Metal merchandise seller Nick Alexander, who was tragically killed in a mass shooting during the Paris terror attacks on 13 November.
It’s been confirmed that at least 129 people were killed and 350 are injured after a string of violent attacks in the French capital. Music venue Le Bataclan sufered the most casualties of the night, with 118 civilians murdered during a shooting at an Eagles of Death Metal gig.
A GoFundMe page has been created in Alexander's honour, with 1,437 people raising £37,417 ($56,857) so far. All money will be donated to Nick's family, who will then be deciding how to use it.
Here is Nick Alexander, a British man killed at the Bataclan last night. And a statement from his family. pic.twitter.com/OmzsXk7Eea
— Callum May (@callummay) November 14, 2015
Alexander, 36 from Essex, toured in the past with the likes of Fall Out Boy and Sum 41, lost his life in the attack. "It is with huge sorrow that we can confirm that our beloved Nick lost his life at the Bataclan," Alexander's family said in a statement.
"Nick was not just our brother, son and uncle, he was everyone’s best friend – generous, funny and fiercely loyal. Nick died doing the job he loved and we take great comfort in knowing how much he was cherished by his friends around the world. Thank you for your thoughts and respect for our family at this difficult time. Peace and light."
ISIS released a statement claiming responsobility for the attacks, describing attendees at the Eagles Of Death Metal show as "idolators together for a party of perversity."
U2 and Deftones have chosen to cancel their upcoming gigs in France, while Foo Fighters have cancelled their whole tour.
