Wednesday, June 10, 2015

[Updated] Birthday wishes for Nicholas Figueroa on 2nd Avenue



Nicholas Figueroa, who died in the gas explosion at 121 Second Ave. on March 26, would have been 24 today.

A Figueroa family member stopped by the site of the blast on Second Avenue and East Seventh Street this morning to hang the Happy Birthday banners.



Moises Ismael Locón Yac also died during the explosion that leveled three buildings at 117-123 Second Ave.

Updated 7 p.m.

Nicholas's friends and family are gathering on the sidewalk this evening to celebrate his birthday…




His mother made cupcakes for passersby…



… and here is a birthday greeting from his parents…



Thanks to EVG reader Daniel for the photos
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11 comments:

  1. Scuba DivaJune 10, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    Happy birthday, Nicholas. Wish you were here.

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  2. AnonymousJune 10, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    Just stopped by and spoke to Nick's wonderful family.
    They are planning to stay until later this evening
    and neighborhood people are welcome to stop by and say hello.

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  3. blue glassJune 10, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    when is the landlady going to be held responsible?

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  4. AnonymousJune 10, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    Nicholas was blessed with a very loving family, which makes his passing that much more painful.

    Happy Birthday, Nicholas, and I pray that your family is comforted. I think it's wonderful the way they came together at the site to celebrate your life today.

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  5. GojiraJune 10, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    Happy birthday in heaven, Nick. Hope the angels sang to you.

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  6. AnonymousJune 10, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    This young man was beautiful and so well loved. Believe me, he sees how much his family misses him. Such good people. Such undeserved hardship. It's good that we are all still remembering and celebrating these young people. It helps the healing, keeps them in our hearts. Still, we must keep fighting for justice for the families of those who were tragically killed.

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  7. AnonymousJune 10, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    Passing this morning I saw the Birthday banner and told my 5 month old about Nicholas and why he died. I know he is too young to understand, but I hope we all tell this story and insist our that our city inspects and never repeats this horrible event.
    I send love and hugs to both families, I can not imagine losing my son because of corruption and greed of a landlord . Despicable.

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  8. AnonymousJune 10, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    I have Nicholas in my prays today and everyday, Those responsible must be held responsible for this tragic loss. God Bless and hugs. xo

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  9. AnonymousJune 10, 2015 at 10:43 PM

    This is heartbreaking. Rest in Peace Nicholas.

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  10. AnonymousJune 11, 2015 at 12:05 AM

    Happy Birthday, buddy. RIP young one...

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  11. AnonymousJune 11, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    I feel for this man and his family. They are such loving people and my heart breaks for them.

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