Loved ones remember Nashville musician killed in robbery
NASHVILLE — Family and friends gathered Monday to memorialize a young Nashville musician who was shot to death outside his home last week.
Five youths ages 12 to 16 have been charged with criminal homicide in the death of 24-year-old Kyle Yorlets. But on Monday, those who knew him focused on the man rather than the tragic circumstances of his death. Friends and family spoke of Yorlets’ wit, musical talent and easy way of making others feel he truly cared about their struggles.
Michael Wiebell is the bassist for Yorlets’ band, Carverton. He said in an interview before the memorial that since Yorlets’ death, they have heard from a number of people who were helped by him.
“One fan of ours had a problem with self-harm. Kyle would message her throughout the year. She posted that she was one-year free, and he was just gushing,” Wiebell said.