In Loving Memory of Ean Alexander Gaskins

In Loving Memory of Ean Alexander Gaskins

The city of Fayetteville is mourning the heartbreaking loss of a young life taken far too soon. On a Friday night, at approximately 10:17 p.m., tragedy struck at the busy intersection of Ramsey Street and Fernwood Drive — a place so familiar to many, now forever marked by sorrow.

According to the Fayetteville Police Department, Ean was riding his 2025 Honda CB750 motorcycle southbound on Ramsey Street with a green light when a 2013 Nissan Altima attempted to turn left onto Fernwood Drive, crossing into his path. The collision was devastating. In the aftermath, the driver of the Nissan fled the scene, leaving behind a moment of chaos and heartbreak that would change lives forever.

Ean, just 25 years old, was pronounced gone at the scene. Authorities later confirmed that his next of kin had been notified — a phone call no family ever wants to receive.

At 25, life feels wide open. It is a season of building dreams, chasing ambitions, forming lifelong relationships, and carving out one’s place in the world. Ean was in the prime of his youth — a son, perhaps a brother, a friend, a colleague — someone whose presence mattered deeply to those around him. His laughter, his voice, his energy, and the simple comfort of knowing he was there are now cherished memories.

For many, riding a motorcycle represents freedom — the wind against your face, the open road ahead, a sense of independence and joy. Ean’s final ride was meant to be another ordinary moment in his day, not the last chapter of his story. The suddenness of such loss leaves a unique kind of pain — one filled with unanswered questions, disbelief, and a longing for just one more conversation.

In the wake of tragedy, communities often come together. Friends share stories. Family members lean on one another. Social media fills with photos and heartfelt tributes. Through tears, people remember the person behind the headline — the personality, the kindness, the dreams, the quirks that made Ean uniquely himself.

While authorities have since arrested a suspect in connection with the deadly hit-and-run, accountability does not erase the ache of absence. Justice may answer legal questions, but it cannot restore the heartbeat that has been silenced.

To Ean’s family: your grief is profound, and your loss immeasurable. May you find strength in the love that surrounds you. May memories of his smile, his determination, and his spirit bring moments of comfort amid the pain. And may his life — though tragically brief — continue to shine through the stories shared by those who knew him best.

We remember Ean Alexander Gaskins not for the way he left this world, but for the life he lived within it. For the roads he traveled, the people he touched, and the legacy of love he leaves behind.

Rest peacefully, Ean.

Gone too soon, but forever riding in the hearts of those who love you. 🕊️