In Loving Memory
Jeffrey Nieto passed away last wednsday Oct 7.
The first time I knew of Jeffrey was through Sylvia. I went to her house about early april 05' to grab some stuff i had at her place and possibly hang out for a while. we did. She told me she had a bf name Jeffrey. showed me his skate video. I liked it. It seemed like fun Since then i've been aware of this Jeffrey person through myspace and livejournal.
At this point of my life i was depressed, i was lonely, bored, moved to a different place and I encountered paranormal activities like ghosts. suicidal at one point. I remember looking at sylvias photos and how they were happy and having a good time partying and in love and stuff. I remember thinking how i wanted to be part of that 77 punk scene that they were in and to meet this Jeffrey fella. Though i was in different scenes and met tons of cool people through out san diego, riverside, san bernardino, san gabriel valley, long beach and south bay areas i was more interested in hanging out with the south central-east la people.
Cuzin Carla was throwing a bbq at her place that summer. I was stoked. Thnking I would hang out with Sylvia and finally meet this Jeffrey. They never showed up and I never made it to the bbq. Since then I had a feeling that Sylvia was threatened by my presence like if I would cause a scene. So I respected that notion and backed away.
Carla and Gabby told me about him and how he's like. all the more reason to finally meet him.
Years went by and I'd see Sylvia and Jeffrey at The Joneses in 07. Me and Sylvia started talking more that year and so I finally met Jeffrey early 08 at Rebeca's party at Alex's Bar in long beach. He didnt remember me cause he and maytech were drunk. Saw him at the Club Revolver opening. I would see him at shows and say whats up and talk. Till early this year at the vibrators show that he invited me and brian to his pad for a kickback.
Since then we'd hang out at his house and jam, took him to Club Rock It, cruised whittier blvd and around east los and just laughing and having a ball. He'd throw kickbacks at his house. I would have to carry him to his bed cause he would be passed out. It was like having a little homie.
Last time I saw him alive was at the waldos show in September. Sure wish he called us to hang out after the show.
To me, Jeffrey was like a boy trying to find inner peace with himself. In some ways he still was a boy stuck in this place called earth at a thing called life. Struggling emotionaly from break-ups, addictions, the system and whatever this world was pushing and pulling him. Even wanting to move out of California and start fresh in a new environment.
I saw Jeffrey a couple of hours ago at his wake. Seeing all his friends like Omar, Howie, Shaggy, Riggo, Sal, Jackee Maytech and a bunch of others in tears made me realize the impact he had on them. I couldnt look at the peoples faces with every sad ounce of tears they had. They had a projector with pictures and his old skate video. Brought me back to when i first saw it in 05. Standing in front of him I couldnt stare at him for too long so I closed my eyes not wanting to face reality that this Jeffrey is gone forever. His stiff cold lifeless body it was hard to take. With tears in my eyes I hugged his brother Andrew and I sat down and watch the rest of the projector. Went outside and me and brian talked to Sal. Before we left I wanted to make sure I could take one last snapshot of Jeffrey, save it in my memory and keep it in my heart. We never got to skate or collaborate.
Well Jeffrey, spread those wings homie fly wherever you desire.
just know that our hearts are broken but our love gets higher
dont mind us if we continue to cry
its just hard for us to say goodbye
Rest In Peace
Jeffrey James Nieto
September 09 1987 - October 7 2009
The first time I knew of Jeffrey was through Sylvia. I went to her house about early april 05' to grab some stuff i had at her place and possibly hang out for a while. we did. She told me she had a bf name Jeffrey. showed me his skate video. I liked it. It seemed like fun Since then i've been aware of this Jeffrey person through myspace and livejournal.
At this point of my life i was depressed, i was lonely, bored, moved to a different place and I encountered paranormal activities like ghosts. suicidal at one point. I remember looking at sylvias photos and how they were happy and having a good time partying and in love and stuff. I remember thinking how i wanted to be part of that 77 punk scene that they were in and to meet this Jeffrey fella. Though i was in different scenes and met tons of cool people through out san diego, riverside, san bernardino, san gabriel valley, long beach and south bay areas i was more interested in hanging out with the south central-east la people.
Cuzin Carla was throwing a bbq at her place that summer. I was stoked. Thnking I would hang out with Sylvia and finally meet this Jeffrey. They never showed up and I never made it to the bbq. Since then I had a feeling that Sylvia was threatened by my presence like if I would cause a scene. So I respected that notion and backed away.
Carla and Gabby told me about him and how he's like. all the more reason to finally meet him.
Years went by and I'd see Sylvia and Jeffrey at The Joneses in 07. Me and Sylvia started talking more that year and so I finally met Jeffrey early 08 at Rebeca's party at Alex's Bar in long beach. He didnt remember me cause he and maytech were drunk. Saw him at the Club Revolver opening. I would see him at shows and say whats up and talk. Till early this year at the vibrators show that he invited me and brian to his pad for a kickback.
Since then we'd hang out at his house and jam, took him to Club Rock It, cruised whittier blvd and around east los and just laughing and having a ball. He'd throw kickbacks at his house. I would have to carry him to his bed cause he would be passed out. It was like having a little homie.
Last time I saw him alive was at the waldos show in September. Sure wish he called us to hang out after the show.
To me, Jeffrey was like a boy trying to find inner peace with himself. In some ways he still was a boy stuck in this place called earth at a thing called life. Struggling emotionaly from break-ups, addictions, the system and whatever this world was pushing and pulling him. Even wanting to move out of California and start fresh in a new environment.
I saw Jeffrey a couple of hours ago at his wake. Seeing all his friends like Omar, Howie, Shaggy, Riggo, Sal, Jackee Maytech and a bunch of others in tears made me realize the impact he had on them. I couldnt look at the peoples faces with every sad ounce of tears they had. They had a projector with pictures and his old skate video. Brought me back to when i first saw it in 05. Standing in front of him I couldnt stare at him for too long so I closed my eyes not wanting to face reality that this Jeffrey is gone forever. His stiff cold lifeless body it was hard to take. With tears in my eyes I hugged his brother Andrew and I sat down and watch the rest of the projector. Went outside and me and brian talked to Sal. Before we left I wanted to make sure I could take one last snapshot of Jeffrey, save it in my memory and keep it in my heart. We never got to skate or collaborate.
Well Jeffrey, spread those wings homie fly wherever you desire.
just know that our hearts are broken but our love gets higher
dont mind us if we continue to cry
its just hard for us to say goodbye
Rest In Peace
Jeffrey James Nieto
September 09 1987 - October 7 2009