RIP Eli the guitar guy

[Cuse1055]

Just saw the sad news that Eli who always played his guitar outside of the Dome before and after games was hit by two cars last night and died. No matter the weather he was always outside the Dome playing his guitar and sharing words of encouragement to fans. Thank you for always bringing smiles to the faces of the orange faithful Eli! Rest In Peace.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Terrible. Have known him for 20 years.

 

[Domedude3]

Very sad. I worked for the Chiefs for years and he we always right there after the game playing. Always positive, always smiling. RIP

 

[sutomcat]

Just saw the sad news that Eli who always played his guitar outside of the Dome before and after games was hit by two cars last night and died. No matter the weather he was always outside the Dome playing his guitar and sharing words of encouragement to fans. Thank you for always bringing smiles to the faces of the orange faithful Eli! Rest In Peace.

I am sorry to hear this. He seemed like a good guy and was a fine guitar player.

RIP Eli.

 

[Eric15]

I just read about it on Facebook. So sad.

Eli was on a short list of people who are just synonymous with the Dome game-day experience (like the guy in the Eagles jersey with the programs, etc.)

 

[BomberOrange]

Damn. He is a Syracuse icon. I literally just added his album to my Spotify library on Monday. I will miss him!

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[DoctahLexus]

2020 is a completely unacceptable year. Not only was he at cuse games but concerts, plays, festivals, basically any large gathering of people in the city. He would sit in for shows with certain local musicians like Joe Driscoll and other acts at funk n waffles. Told me to stay in school whenever I walked by him at a young age and whattya know I did, so that definitely didn't hurt. He did not deserve to go out in that fashion and he cannot be forgotten when we return to collective celebrations of life after this mess is over.

 

[RF2044]

Aw man, that sucks. He was a very pleasant guy -- was always nice to see him outside plying his trade, and I was always happy to toss him a few bucks because he was so enthusiastic and friendly. An institution outside the Dome, in my book.

RIP.

 

[Jake]

terrible. Neither of the cars that hit him stopped. Police are looking for those responsible.

 

[RF2044]

terrible. Neither of the cars that hit him stopped. Police are looking for those responsible.

Hope they are brought to justice. That's terrible / unacceptable.

 

[BomberOrange]

 

[721Comstock]

How do you get hit & run by TWO CARS??!!

That’s ridiculous.

 

[Shrmdougluvr]

Sounds terrible. Forgive me for asking, was this the African-American gentleman that was always playing and singing in a boisterous fashion out by the Geology building on football game days?

Edit: From Bomber's post, it appears to be. Very, very sorry to hear this. He brought a lot of joy and positive energy to Saturdays and always directly engaged the little Shrmdougluvrs. What a marvel. We'll miss him come September for sure.

 

[Jake]

How do you get hit & run by TWO CARS??!!

That’s ridiculous.

He got hit by first car and was lying in the road. Second car hit him. Neither stopped. Near the corner of Brighton ave and S Salina St.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Assuming this is the original story:

Bicyclist hit by two cars in critical condition, Syracuse police say

The man was hit by one car and was waiting for an ambulance when he was hit by the second car, according to police.

www.syracuse.com

 

[Marroniac]

Losing Prine and Eli in 24 hours is complete crap and I’m sad.

 

[sususpicious]

The Dome just lost a ray of sunshine. An institution, who could make you smile even after a tough loss. Cuse games will not be the same.

 

[Dcuse]

“Stay in School”.
Eli

Heartbroken
RIP

 

[two3zone]

I drove by the scene last night, saw a mangled bicycle and about 7 cop cars around it. Obviously didnt know who or what happened to at the time, but I assumed whomever was riding the bike didnt make it. Sad sad scene.

 

[Newhouser]

How can't you stop? For all the great sides of the human spirit being shown in this crisis there are these reminders that some people....

 

[gocusecaz]

So sad. I hope they get whoever did this. Their will be a huge hole in the game day experience for all of us. I know he also played on the corner of University and Marshall.

 

[JLine]

Nooo, that’s awful news. Unreal. Such an awesome person with a kind heart. I guess he is needed upstairs to entertain some different folks. Glad to have had the pleasure of meeting him, and chatting throughout the years like lifelong pals. You will be missed man.

 

[310Pigpen]

Wow. So sad, walking past him on the way to the dome and on the way out was part of the dome experience. I always made sure to give him a dollar and if we had a big win I’d throw the guy a 5. I’ll miss him.

My favorite line of his was “if you got a ticket, kick it”. RIP Eli

 

[Eric15]

If we have sports this year in the Dome, it would be nice if they had a moment of silence for him before a game.