Sometimes you hear a story that just makes you stop everything you're doing and listen. And that was the case with Melissa Stiller Friday morning.
Melissa lost her husband to gun violence on February 20, just days before their one-year anniversary. Andrew Stiller, an Uber driver, was shot and killed, along with his passenger, that Monday night. One of the people arrested for the crime, Tyree Quinn, had a long criminal rap sheet and was out on bail at the time of the shooting.
A 35 year old man lost his life. And the lives of his wife and step-children are forever changed now. Melissa described Andrew as "an angel that walked this earth." Melissa's middle child said Andrew was "so sweet and caring, and he was my best friend."
Please take the time to listen to their story and Andrew's story. The violence in New Orleans is more than just headlines and news articles; these are real people whose lives are now irrevocably different.
There will be a benefit/celebration of Andrew's life this Sunday, March 5, at Daiquiris Gone Wild in Pearl River, LA. You can also donate to the GoFundMe for Melissa and her family here.
