Eric Lee Butler Memorial in Oakland, California - Sept. 14, 2024

This is a recording of the celebration of life for Eric Butler, held Saturday Sept. 14, 2024 in Oakland, California.

00:00 - 40:00 Cece Jordan - Friend / Poet
41:00 - 25:00 Ms. Betsye Steele - Formerly the principal of Ralph Bunche high school
26:00 - 32:50 Tribute Video, produced by Cassidy Friedman
33:15 - 35:37 Cece Jordan - Friend / Poet
35:40 - 39:29 Poem Performed by Cece Jordan - Friend / Poet
39:35 - 43:34 Lacey Wilson - Friend - Speaks about Eric and invites gathering to share their values
44:18 - 52:55 Taylor Thomas - Daughter
53:16 - 1:05:53 Kentrell Killens - Friend
1:06:20 - 1:11:14 Camisha-Fatimah Gentry - Friend
1:11:26 - 1:15:26 Hyp No - Friend
1:15:36 1:22:26 Kenny Moore - Friend
1:22:46 - 1:25:30 Jupiter - Niece
1:25:35 - 1:32:48 Najla Butler - Younger Sister
1:33:11 - 1:33:05 David - Friend of Eric’s son Tre
1:37:10 - 1:40:40 Taylor Introduces First Song -
1:40:48 - 1:45:40 Taylor sings Daddy Lessons by Beyonce
1:46:48 - 1:50:45 Taylor sings All I do by Stevie Wonder
1:54:15 - 1:55:50 Taylor sings excerpt from an original song inspired by Eric Butler
1:56:10 - 2:01:21 Taylor sings A Song for You
2:03:04 - 2:07:50 Taylor sings I can't Help It