Former CBC employee Anthony Sanders killed in motorcycle wreck
by Scott Reese Willey
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Updated: This story has been updated to appear as it does in the Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, edition of the Bee-Picayune.

A former Coastal Bend College employee was killed Friday in a motorcycle accident in Louisiana.

Anthony Sanders, 47, was killed just after 5 p.m. after he drove his motorcycle into the side of another vehicle in St. Landry Parish, the Louisiana State Police reported.

State Police Col. Michael D. Edmonson said Sanders was driving his 2005 Harley-Davidson northbound on the northeast frontage road north of Carencro when the accident occurred.

Edmonson said Tammy Guidry, 45, of Carencro, La., was driving a 2002 Jeep southbound on the northeast frontage road. Guidry attempted to make a left turn into a private drive and the motorcyclist struck the side of the vehicle, Edmonson reported.

Sanders was airlifted to Lafayette General Medical Center where he died as a result of the injuries he received in the crash, state police announced.

Guidry was not injured and charges are pending, Edmonson said in a news release.

Edmonson said state police have yet to determine by Friday evening if alcohol or drugs contributed to the crash.

Sanders, a computer specialist at Coastal Bend College then, became known to Bee County residents in the spring of 2007 after he copied hundreds of electronic file documents and more than 10,000 e-mails from CBC computers onto two DVDs because he thought they were public records and would be destroyed by college officials. He turned the DVDs over to a Jim Wells County judge for safekeeping.

College officials said the documents and e-mails on the DVDs included private information about college employees, including their Social Security numbers, and confidential discussions between college officials and an attorney that represents the college.

Sanders was never formally charged in the case.
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comments (18)
« jinaros wrote on Tuesday, Feb 03 at 12:30 PM »
To Brittney,

« jinaros wrote on Tuesday, Feb 03 at 12:29 PM »
I just wanted to say that I am very sorry for the loss of this loved one. I don't think that it was a nice thing that the newspaper have to say something about the man that passed away. Who cares what he did? If it was such a crime, then why were the charges never filed? Apparently it wasn't illegal. Also you all should have written something while he was alive, not while he is dead. No one needs to remember what they'd done. Now if that were the case each of you should remind your loved ones to add alittle something to your Obituary. that seems fair, don't you think. I think so. We would like to remember you for the bad stuff too!!!!!!!!!
« myersp@wildblue.net wrote on Sunday, Jan 11 at 04:44 PM »
My thoughts and condolences go out to the Sanders family. Tony was a decent and moral person and I join with many others saddened by his untimely passing. Tony was a good man, son, and father. He was a lifelong learner in his professional field and in his many interests.

I greatly admired Tony for his bravery and conviction in doing what was right and just for his friends and colleagues. Thank you, Tony.

To the editors and SRW, reporter for the Bee Picayune: The grief in losing a son, father, friend should never, ever be compounded by insensitive and inappropriate journalism...never, ever.

My heart goes out to the family. I hope your positive memories of Tony, many which were shared on Saturday, can bring you some comfort at this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Patti Myers
« Gumbyray wrote on Thursday, Jan 08 at 03:56 PM »
Tony you will be missed by all of your friends and family. Everyone that knew you loved you.I thought this quote was fitting for you . Qoute from Errol Flynn (1909-1959)(Shortly before death.) "I've had a hell of a lot of fun and I've enjoyed every minute of it." gonna miss you man
« Paul Ruby, Jr. wrote on Wednesday, Jan 07 at 07:15 PM »
Tony's mom called me and informed me that the services will be held at Galloway's chapel and 2:00 on Saturday.
« Comments wrote on Wednesday, Jan 07 at 11:14 AM »
Why are the comments disappearing Bee-Pick-On-You ?!?
« ACE RAM wrote on Wednesday, Jan 07 at 10:56 AM »
Thanks for your friendship, Tony. I appreciate all we shared in the "geek" world and I learned many things from you. You'll be deeply missed. To the Sanders family and friends, you're in my prayers. GOD Bless you.

ACE
« Jess Tired wrote on Wednesday, Jan 07 at 09:24 AM »
Keep in mind fellow citizens....this "smut rag" of a journalist is employed by the Bee Pick-On-You. This city's one and only newspaper can and has been able to slant, distort and bend the facts and insert conjecture and opinion at their will. Why do you allow it to continue? Stop buying the local paper and get your facts from a truthful and unbiased news agency.
« Benn Dipp wrote on Tuesday, Jan 06 at 09:12 PM »
"I wonder...... if this smut rag and their Loyalty to the "PATTON'S, has anything to do with their unjust journalism?"
« Brittney Sanders wrote on Tuesday, Jan 06 at 03:46 PM »
LASTLY...

My father passed away at OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL in Lafayette, LA (Not Lafayette General, where he was originally sent but was turned away.)

ANOTHER NOTE...

I am intrigued by the fact that today CBC posted a PUBLIC NOTICE about how they "do not discriminate against people based on race, creed or color".

In the words of my father... "COINCIDENCE??? I THINK NOT..."

I just want to say thank you to everyone for being supportive of me and my family and for taking the time to express your love and concern.

My father and I have only spoken so highly of our small town of Beeville since we have left and it really hurt my heart the way some things were stated/implied.

I hope to see everyone on Saturday...

Love,

Brit

« Paul Ruby, Jr. wrote on Tuesday, Jan 06 at 10:55 AM »
Tony and his family have been dear friends of mine for as long as I can remember. I don't know which I find more appalling; the maligning of their (and our) loved one, or your attempt at ignorance of the "implied facts".

There is distinct difference in "...after he drove his motorcycle into the side of another vehicle...", and "Police said Guidry tried to make a left turn into a private drive, and Sanders struck the side of the vehicle". The latter quote is from a responsible reporter. Obviously both are factually correct. However, both quotes leave the reader with an implied interpretation. Your version implies Tony recklessly rode his motorcycle into another vehicle. The later quote implies a motorist did not see him, and turned in front of him.

As I am in the process of writing this response to your original article, I see your article has been rewritten and reposted to your website. For this consideration for the Sanders family, I would now like to thank you.

Having watched "The Bucket List" recently, there is a quote about some beliefs about entering heaven. Some believe you are asked two questions:

1. Have you found joy in your life?

2. Have you brought joy to another?

Tony, only you know the answer to the first question. When you get to the second question, you tell them yes, and give them my name.

I miss you Tony, and may God bless and comfort your family.

« Cindy Bryson wrote on Tuesday, Jan 06 at 08:31 AM »
The Sanders family are beloved residents of Bee County. HOW DARE you add to their grief by maligning their son, brother and father, Tony, at the time of their deepest despair. Tony was a good person and a great friend, who only tried to do right. He is loved and will be sorely missed by all who truely knew him. Bless you Tony and God bless your family.
« David Keels wrote on Tuesday, Jan 06 at 06:21 AM »
Bottom line is there is no point in bringing smut into reporting the passing of a Beeville resident. The term "SMUT RAG" come to mind.
« Donna Atkins wrote on Tuesday, Jan 06 at 06:18 AM »
Tony was a friend and a colleague and I am saddened by his tragic death. Tony was a son, a father and a friend who cannot be replaced. I am also saddened by the way in which the article reports this death—spending more time on alleged actions and allegations for which charges will never be filed and against which Tony can no longer defend himself rather than allowing him the basic dignity every human soul deserves in death. Rest in Peace Tony.
« Beeville wrote on Tuesday, Jan 06 at 05:57 AM »
The Bee-Picayune story, posted above, does not say that Tony Sanders was at fault. Indeed, the story clearly says he struck the side of a vehicle turning into a private drive. Futhermore, the story also clearly reports that charges are pending. Naturally, they are not pending against Tony Sanders, the deceased. Also, no where in the story does the Bee-Picayune say Sanders turned the DVDs over to the public. The very first paragraph clearly says he turned them over to a Jim Wells District Court for safekeeping.
« Shane Harmon wrote on Monday, Jan 05 at 10:50 PM »
Tony Sanders was a good man. I've known him and his family since I was an infant. If you are going to report on a story make sure you have hardcore facts, not opinions. WE WILL MISS YOU TONY!!
« Jennifer Keels wrote on Monday, Jan 05 at 07:13 PM »
Once again, the bee-pic shows irresponsible reporting and misinformation. Reports from Louisiana newspapers as well as state police reports clearly show Tony was not at fault. Is it that complicated of a task to perform?

What Brittney has stated regarding Tony's actions at Coastal Bend College is completely accurate. It has never been proven that his actions were illegal and the bee-pic is making him sound like a criminal. AS STATED BELOW, TONY DID NOT GIVE THE DVDs TO THE PUBLIC. HE ENTRUSTED THEM TO THE COURTS.

For some reason, the words "scurrilous ratdogs" comes to mind. Reckless reporting that causes added suffering to a grieving family, is this what our hometown newspaper gives to our community?

May you rest in peace, Tony. You are loved and missed by many friends at CBC and everywhere.
« Brittney Sanders wrote on Monday, Jan 05 at 05:34 PM »
I just want to say, first of all, that if you are going to report something, you need to report it correctly.

According to the LEAD INVESTIGATING OFFICER Trooper Taylor (NOT Edmonson), my father was traveling Northbound on the frontage road when HE was struck by Tammy Guidry on the side of his motorcycle, when SHE attempted to take a left turn into a private drive. Charges ARE pending against HER.

Secondly, if you should so like to turn my father's death into a publicity fiasco of the stuff with CBC, me being his daughter would like everyone to know, that the information that they were ILLEGALLY trying to remove was discriminatory and very racial actions and conversations against employees at CBC. They were being sued and wanted to remove all evidence and asked my father to do something illegal by removing this evidence. Tony Sanders consulted his attorney and made an ethical decision and felt that the people he worked with for so many years should be protected from them, and made copies of these documents and turned them over to the COURT. NOT THE PUBLIC, THE COURT.

So you can say what you want about Tony Sanders to make your headlines... We who are closest to him, know the truth... It's about time everyone else did too...