It s rare to find writers in this generation with heart like he had. - Aset RTD

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1 Doher was well on his way to greatness when his life was cut short. He left us a crazy amount of work from a blossoming graffiti career. He also left many unforgettable memories. Here are some of them in his memory. Rest in peace Doher. This track side in Denver has been getting hit for years. But no one had done rollers up top, which is the best view from the train. It was one of the first big things we did together. We got to the spot without a hitch. We smoked a blunt before we got started, standing back visually mapping everything out. I remember joking around the whole time, just having fun, taking breaks to smoke blunts. Ive done a decent amount of rollers and they always seem to have some speed bumps along the way. But this night was different, everything was perfect. I have tons of memories and moments shared with Doher, but this one stands out. Such a great night with a great friend. Love ya Bubba... - Skuba RTD I met Alvaro in A mutual friend brought him and his brother around to my side of town for high school parties. He was the funnest, most down kid i thought I d never meet. We pushed carts of food and had cook outs waiting for the night to go paint, smoking blunt after blunt. Slowly but surely, he surpassed everyone around him, making player moves and getting his travel on. He d come home with the illest stories, but the same humble heart. He d have new tips and tricks he d learned along the way. He was only getting started. He was truly a kind hearted spirit who lived on his own terms. - Gosher

2 The affect he had on me and those around him was profound. He was just a punk kid, but he grew into a hell of a man. A man I was proud and lucky to call my friend. I honestly can't think of a time when I didn't see him with a grin on his face. Every single time we hung out it was an adventure. The rest of the world just disappeared and we were on a singular mission to paint. That fire and excitement was inspiring, refreshing, and enlightening. It's something I strive for in my life. I felt kind of like an older brother guiding him and at a certain point it changed and I was looking up to Doher. Spots he hit were incredible, his range far reaching, but what really got me was the way he went all fucking in. This was his passion and he went for broke. As friends passed he, more than anyone, took their torches and raised them high. He was the people's champ and I can't think of a better way to put it. I have so much respect for Jr. I always thought we'd have more time, but the time we did have I will always remember as some of the best. Rest easy Young King. We've got it from here. - Dasek You were the glue that kept this crew together so tight. You genuinely cared about everyone else s feelings before your own. You never backed down from anyone, myself included. You were like a son that I never had. I remember you telling me I m the only father figure you had in your life and that resonates with me to this day. Thank you for sharing your life with me. From all the hours in the train yards to the countless hours in my kitchen. Just making sure I was OK after my mother passed away. From your OG, I love you Bubs. - Keys MDR When Doh and I first started hanging out we didn t even paint together really. There was a lot of partying and hanging out with mutual friends. That being the regular program and because we were so young, we grew a lot closer. I can t put my finger on the reason, but I jokingly quoted the movie Norbit to him one time saying I m coming at you with razor blades and lemon juice. Hahaha! If we ever fell out of contact he would text or call saying those words and I knew it was him. He came and stayed with me for a brief period in Detroit. Just down the street from 2Buck's house. That s when we really got it in. I look at pictures of stuff we all painted together and wonder how I m the only one still alive out of the three. But I know they re up there crushing! Doh was a smart, respectful, talented, happy ass kid. He was too good for this rotten planet. Rest easy Jr. - Fleks TMK

3 It s rare to find writers in this generation with heart like he had. - Aset RTD

4 Doher was the future plain and simple. He did everything the way it should be done. In a scene filled with kids eager for cheap fame and instant notoriety, he was a work horse. He was a blue collar writer who wasn't afraid to get his hands dirty. He knew this was a marathon and that 6 months of painting hard doesn't entitle you to an ounce of respect. That being said, he was young, real young. So young that I actually voted against him getting in the crew (something he never let me forget lol). He had the energy and enthusiasm our crew needed. Dedication to the craft, enthusiasm to rack everything needed to make the mission possible, and the ability to execute professionally made him stand apart from his peers. Denver won't be the same without him. He was going to lead this generation of writers by example. It truly hurts to know he never got his chance to shine brighter and paint all over the world, because he would have. And he would have done it with class, style and appreciation for everyone around him. - Woe RTD MDR My brother Above MDR first brought him around. He passed his trial run with flying colors and we started putting MDR on the map. It was crazy to see him advance and gain respect so quickly. It takes putting them Nike's in the mud, traveling and getting work done. He was eager to learn, always asking serious questions and actually listening to the advice being given. He was a true writer with a deep passion for his craft, his friends and family. He missed his brothers that passed before him dearly. Now I know how he felt. He never worried about the future and lived in the moment. He stood strong for what he believed in and went hard for each of his crews. We're gonna be writing his name on everything till the day we die. He would have done the same for us. Shout out to his brothers in every crew and everyone who loved him. He lived for that love. And he will live through us forever. May Doher Rise - Panel MDR

5 Its hard to put into words what Doh meant to me as a friend, to the crew, and to others. He always held his head high, and motivated me to do so as well. I miss him everyday, may his soul rest in piece. - Duble RTD The day before Doher passed, we were reminiscing on the time when we painted these passenger trains in the desert. I had caught a case for painting recently, so I was trying to paint as low key as possible. We were painting when we heard someone passing through on the other side. We looked over and saw a naked person on a mountain bike! We were laughing and Doher yelled out, nice ass! I was like, what the fuck?! It s a dude! Doher said, dude has a nice ass, sometimes you just have to compliment people. HAHAHA!! Man, he had me rollin! I miss him so much. RIP Doher. Love you Bub. - Forty MDR

6 From the first time I met him, Jr. showed me love and respect. I knew he had a huge heart. We became like brothers. Anything that was mine was his and vice-versa. Barbecues, racking, partying but above all painting. He had heart and passion for graff. As the years passed he kept advancing and advancing, putting in all his own work. Eventually he passed me up, leaving me in the dust. I loved it. Everything he said he would do, he did and he put 100% into it. He never got big headed and one thing he had was respect for everyone. Jr. was just a loving caring dude period. He was always laughing with that raspy unique laugh and smiling. He really did touch so many hearts. I m thankful that i was blessed with the opportunity to have him by my side for all those years. I used to take him to the strip clubs and he fucking loved it! He d say, "I m not talking to anymore strippers, but I m not talking to any less". Long live the young King Alvaro Jr. Doher Sosa MDR RTD. - Above MDR Doher made friends everywhere he went. The first time I met him, we ended up partying the entire day. I felt like we were friends from the get go and I heard that from a lot of people. He treated people the way he wanted to be treated. He was fiercely loyal to his friends and family. And for a younger man, I really think he had it figured out. Travel, paint, party, and live life to the fullest. He ll truly be missed. Thanks to everyone who helped with this tribute. All Seeing, O Texano, Quiet Silence and Swish 1998 contributed some great photos. A huge thank you to Duble for the majority of these pictures. - Tazer RTD