This was posted on my facebook by a friend. I didn't write it, but I agree with it.
"Paul Walker died. That much we all know. Ever since news broke, my feed has been flooded with Fast and Furious jokes, comments about how at least no more movies, and endless conversation about how he was just an actor and how his death shouldn't matter compared to the deaths of non-celebrities and especially military deaths.
First off- All human life is sacred and every death deserves to be mourned. Profession has nothing to do with that.
Second- Paul Walker was more than an actor. He dedicated much off his off time to various charity projects and was a very active humanitarian. I absolutely hated most of his movies, but he has my highest respect as a person.
Third- When people die in war, it's certainly tragic and those who sacrifice themselves for a noble purpose are undoubtedly heroes. That isn't the only definition of the word though. Paul was a hero to every person he helped in his charity work.
Fourth- He wasn't known for being rowdy and constantly in rehab. He wasn't arrested every weekend and didn't go berserk at parties like many other celebrities. People need to remember that celebrities are people too and that fame doesn't lower the value of that person. Not every well-known person is a spoiled rich kid.
(I got tired of counting)- Think about this. If *I* were to become a successful actor (And hopefully I will one day...)- How would you feel if you saw the internet reacting to my death like many are to Paul's? If many focused on assumptions and stereotypes to make me seem worthless after my passing and they neglected to mention my charity work, my passion and caring for others, or any of the good things I had done?
Now imagine how Paul Walker's friends and family must feel with THAT pain piled upon their already overwhelming grief and mourning.
I'm not saying that Paul's death is any more important than anyone else's, but I AM saying that there's no excuse to insult his memory to elevate the memory of others. Instead, YOU can do something to honor the memories of the fallen. And if you're still upset about the coverage, then express your anger toward the media that's doing it. Paul Walker had nothing to do with his posthumous media coverage. Your anger might be greatly misplaced.
Sorry. Just had to vent on that. "