Friday, June 8, 2012
A new mushroom garden is dedicated to the memory of the Lakeside High School graduate who was killed in 2011.
Every week East Atlanta Patch in partnership with the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market showcases one vendor discussing what farming local means to them and why it's important. This week's feature is Atlanta Gourmet Mushroom featuring an explanation on a new memorial mushroom garden in EAV Farmer's Market Edible Learning Garden. The garden, of course, will produce mushrooms. But the mushroom garden also has a special meaning as it is dedicated to the life and work of Liam Rattray. Rattray, a Lakeside High School and Georgia Tech graduate with summa cum laude honors, was killed Memorial Day 2011 in Little Five Points by a drunk driver. The top research student in the university's Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts and the top student in …
Monday, June 13, 2011
Family and friends remember the former Lakeside High School graduate who died on Memorial Day after he was struck by a drunk driver.
Liam Rattray built the motorcycle he was riding when a drunk driver hit him in Little Five Points on Memorial Day, killing him. He built the fully functional kitchen in his eco-friendly home, a converted school bus parked in front of the Big House, a performance space on Ponce de Leon Avenue. He planted the organic garden in front of that home, which provided him with much of his produce. “He was kind of this Renaissance man,” said Ian Rattray, Liam’s father. “He was a smart guy. But also at the same time he understood the power of physical labor.” Rattray graduated from Georgia Tech summa cum laude barely one month before the accident. He was the top research student in the university's Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts and the top …
Sunday, June 5, 2011
The Lakeside High School and Georgia Tech graduate was buried Saturday in Conyers.
People from all walks of life packed St. Simon's Episcopal Church in Conyers Saturday morning to honor the memory of Liam Rattray. They were professors, musicians, entrepreneurs, activists, students and retirees. They wore suits, jeans, T-shirts, ties and even kilts. They came from across the metro area, state, country and globe. One by one, a cross-section of the group stood to eulogize the passionate environmental advocate and self-described “modern renaissance man.” Rattray, a recent Georgia Tech graduate and Lakeside High School alumnus, died after his motorcycle was struck by a drunk driver last Monday in Little Five Points. “This is something you never prepare for,” said Rattray’s uncle at the beginning of the memorial service. “But …
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Friday, June 3, 2011
Liam Rattray was killed Monday night when he was struck by a drunk driver while driving his motorcycle in Little Five Points.
Funeral services for Liam Rattray, the Lakeside High School graduate killed Monday in Little Five Points, will be held tomorrow. Services will be held at 10am at St. Simon's Episcopal Church, 1522 Georgia 138, Conyers. Here are the rest of the details from Rattray's father, Ian: Dear family and friends, As you may know, our son Liam Rattray, was killed by a drunk driver in Little 5 Points, Atlanta, on Monday evening, May 30th. We are holding a service in his honor at St. Simon’s Episcopal Church on Saturday June 4, 2011, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Location - 1522 Georgia 138, Conyers, Rockdale, Georgia 30012 (770 483 3242) Please Note: I20 has weekend construction. Please allow plenty of time to get to the church At noon, we will proceed to …
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Liam Rattray graduated from Lakeside before entering Georgia Tech. He had just graduated with a public policy degree.
Liam Rattray, the Georgia Tech graduate who was killed Monday night when he was struck by a drunk driver, was a Lakeside High School graduate. Rattray was driving his motorcycle along Moreland Avenue near the Vortex restaurant in Little Five Points at about 9:40pm, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Police have charged 42-year-old Darrin Murphy in Rattray's death, according to WSB-TV. A judge denied Murphy bond on Wednesday. Rattray, a well-respected college student, was deeply involved in organics and sustainability. From the AJC: Rattray graduated from Georgia Tech Summa Cum Laude and had a number of accolades, including outstanding undergraduate researcher from the Ivan Allen College and outstanding student from the school …
Don Bona
12:44 am on Saturday, June 4, 2011
I have not seen Liam for about 9 years, but thought he was a very smart and driven young man (I worked at that time with Ian). I am simply amazed at what he had accomplished since then. He has touch the lives of some many reading all the notes and certainly has left his mark. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to Ian, Linda & Jennifer. Don & Debra Bona more ›