Barry Vierra, also known as Kansas, was tragically shot and killed yesterday morning on Linden Street in Reno. His fiancé, ToniGirl Vierra, announced the devastating news on Facebook, expressing her profound grief and the difficulty of informing his close friends and family without access to his phone.
In her heartfelt post, ToniGirl shared, "My Love, Barry Vierra aka Kansas… was shot and killed yesterday morning. We’re going to be placing flowers and candles in his memory tonight at 8pm." She invited those who knew Barry to reach out and contribute any photos for an upcoming celebration of his life, while also acknowledging her struggle to cope with the sudden loss, stating, "I’m lost without him and so I’m going through a lot of urges to just pull back into a dark place."
Condolences poured in from friends and family on Facebook. Janice Lynn Greenwalt expressed her sorrow, "So sorry Toni…bad news …so sad…love you Aunt lynn." Diana Garrett added, "I’m so sorry for your loss. Wish I was closer so I could help you. You are in my thoughts and prayers." Keith Smith, upon learning of Barry’s death, simply reacted with shock, "Wtf he died."
Barry’s tragic death has prompted a community response to support his family during this difficult time. Donna Fabiano organized a GoFundMe campaign to help with burial expenses, aiming to raise $3,000. In the fundraiser, she wrote, "Barry aka Kansas was killed on Sunday. He is survived by his fiancé Toni Jaekel, his son Barry Vierra 3rd, and his sister. Barry’s tragic end came much too soon. He was the kind of guy that would give the shirt off his back to help anyone."
The senseless and unfair nature of Barry’s death has left his family and friends heartbroken. ToniGirl’s Facebook post and the subsequent fundraiser highlight the community’s efforts to honor Barry’s memory and support his loved ones as they navigate this profound loss.
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