A Few More Moments with Colin "K.C." Byers (1993-2011)

Dear friends of 759,

We are writing you to report some very sad news. As some of you already know, our friend Colin "KC" Byers, an Eagle Scout and a star of "759," died suddenly on February 1st . He would have celebrated his 18th birthday on February 9th.

Colin was struck down within a matter of hours by a massive brain trauma related to a blood disorder called ITP that developed very rapidly. Some of you may know that Colin organized a blood drive for his Eagle service project and made it a point to regularly donate blood.

For the Byers family this is a second tragedy in too short a time--Colin's father, the composer Patrick Byers, died just a few months earlier after a battle with cancer. Colin leaves behind his mother, Jennifer, two younger brothers and a younger sister-along with a very large family and huge group of friends. The Scouts of New York City, The Village of Harlem, Troop 759, Miss Ann, Mr. Sowah, Jake and Justin are devastated by the loss of our friend. Please remember Colin and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

For those of you in New York City, there will be a memorial service tomorrow in Colin's honor at LaGuardia High School at 100 Amsterdam Avenue at 65th Street on Saturday, February 12th from 10AM-noon.

Also, many of you have asked how you can materially support the Byers family. The Boy Scouts of America Greater New York Councils have offered to assist anyone who'd like to make a donation to support the family. The gift will not be tax deductable but your support will go directly to the family. Simply indicate on your check "Byers Family"and mail it to

Byers Family
c/o Greater New York Councils
Boy Scouts of America
350 Fifth Ave, #430
New York, NY 10118

Finally, Albert Maysles, one of the greatest American documentary filmmakers once said to make a good documentary you have to love your subjects. We love KC, Patrick and the rest of the Byers family. We will miss them.

-Justin Szlasa and Jake Boritt

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[slatchamybabe]

Thankyou for posting this. Colin was an amazing man and I'm grateful for every day I've known him. As a fellow Scout and one of those whos heart he touched, I am so grateful for this video :)

[cvhoc13]

I have never even met K.C before but as a fellow Eagle Scout this video literally made me cry. The great aspirations cut short, but I can just imagine the influence he had on the people who knew him just based on this short viideo. Prayers to the family and his scouting family.

[tubeyoujj]

MIss you , and This video is awesome!! Colin, you were just admirable.

[mrJonka1]

any body knows the cause of his death ?

[d2lover88]

Great film but funny how he said he was talking to his "girlfriend" lol. Boyscouts don't have girlfriends haha.

[iamRAWKEL]

I miss Colin so much<3 He was a great friend and classmate. He had such a strong spirit and was always very positive. It's a tragedy that his life was cut short, he had so much ahead of him. I'll always remember him.

[Gonzalezscience]

Colin was an incredible young man. He will be missed but never forgotten. Just remember that smile.

[stevejb68]

Excellent video. Thanks for posting it.