In Memoriam: Jordan Wodehouse and Dan Langois of Compromise
us with the following : "It's a sad day in the Edmonton punk scene. Words can't describe the loss we are feeling:
At around 3 in the morning On Thursday, The Edmonton Hardcore band Compromise were traveling through Birmingham Alabama, when their van was struck from behind by another motorist. This sent their van veering off the road into a tree. All five members of the band were thrown from the van.
Guitarist Jordan Wodehouse was killed on impact. The other Guitarist, Dan Langois, was rushed to Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Drummer Ryan Kittlitz Broke both arms and legs, while Bassist Braden Sustrik is in stable condition with broken ribs, fractured vertebrae and a punctured lung. Singer Jesse Zaraska escaped with Cuts and bruises.
Compromise was touring the United States on their way to the final destination of Toronto. Benefit shows are currently being discussed to help with funeral costs and medical bills."Our sympathy and condolences go out to the families. You can find a news article from the Edmonton Sun here.