Balboa sunset on the horizon, Speechless, I listen to a voice from heaven. Her voice echoes with the waves. Like a melody I continue to rave.
Serenity smiles…and I lose my thought. As her poison ties my mind in a knot. In that moment I pray, For this timeless summer day.
For her to understand my tranquil silence, My life, my buried emotions as I continue this dance. My regrets, my sins, and secrets. Locked in this atrium's deep abyss.
I listen to her life, Youth in her eyes, but she's seen much strife. Fallen for life's endless waltz, Family, friends, and love crashing to a halt.
Years gone, she finally returns home. Like the wind, she wavers and loves to roam. She stands still for a moment to watch her father's pride. Scared he won't survive a harmless ride.
Behind the sunshine in her smile, I wonder. With that childish giggle, what lies under? How many secrets can she hide? How many facades can she disguise?
Balboa sunset on the horizon, Capturing, every curve in the smiles from heaven. The childish giggle sings as a blissful reminder. Hoping for another moment--another prayer.
I came across this article from the Metro while I was in class yesterday (4/17/08). I don't know if anyone reads the articles, but this one hit close to home. I know the boys from Fresno are the best in the business, but this famliy just brings me to my knees. I don't know any of the Hubbard brothers, but I was asked by a good friend back in summer of 2004 to lay some white roses for his fellow marine Lance Cpl. Jared Hubbard. Since my boy was still serving at that time. When he told me Jared was one of the good men out there, I believed him, no hesitation. He forgot to tell me what a fine family he was raised in. My respect, my condolensces, my prayers go out to the Hubbard's family current struggle. My friends and I grew up with Pride, Faith, and Loyalty to each other. I extend this to such a fine famly, Jared is a friend to one of the finest marines I know. Therefore, he is one of the finest friends I never met. That goes for his family. -------------------------------------------------------
Family's Sole Surviving Son Denied GI Benefits
"Jason is one person who obviously has suffered tremendously and has given the ultimate sacrifice. One person is too many to have this happen to."
Army Spc. Jason Hubbard was forced to leave the combat zone after his two brothers died in the Iraq war, but once at home the soldier faced another battle: The military cut off his health care, stopped his G.I. educational subsidies and wanted him to repay his sign-up bonus.
It wasn't until Hubbard petitioned his local Congressman that he was able to restore some of his benefits.
Now that Congressman, Rep. Devin Nunes, plans to join three other lawmakers in introducing a bill Wednesday that would ensure full benefits to all soldiers who are discharged under the sole survivor policy. The rule is a holdover from World War II meant to protect the rights of service people who have lost a family member to war.
Look at that petal fall to the ground. Orchid or rose, red or white, it doesn't make a sound. Watch it dance as it falls As it closes another chapter in time's sacred halls
Four years since our journeys began Four years more until god knows when. How many faces will be forgotten? As the petals of time float down—just listen.
Listen to our hearts echo in eternity. Feel the life within each memory. In simple solitude we tango to time's reclusive play. Echoing our reason to live everyday.
Letting us know what money can't reprimand. Lost time with those whom we can call a friend. Let the whispers reside. As we bathe in our daily pride.
Picture this black ending, Of the past, that continues reflecting. Embrace the white future, The screen sets for us—as our will carries us higher.
Let us keep our hopes high. Let the world know this isn't a final goodbye. Absorb this toast with a solemn vow. As this petal is simply a future yet to be found.
EDMONTON (CP) - Drugstore billionaire Daryl Katz has launched an $145-million bid to purchase the Edmonton Oilers, a source told The Canadian Press on Saturday.
The all-cash offer was made to the 37-member Oilers ownership group earlier this week, said the source, who added that the bid was unsolicited and that the team is not currently on the market.
Under terms of Katz's offer, the Oilers would remain in Edmonton.
Katz, 45, is an Edmonton native who owns the 1,800-store Katz Group.
The source said he believes most members of the ownership aren't interested in selling.
-------------------------------------------------- My new motivation to become a pharmacist. Gonna buy me a hockey team, farm me the best canadian hockey players, and beat them canadians that aren't on my team muahaha.
-Fix up them pharmacies -halfdome hike -hockey--lots -learn how to surf or at least not get messed up in the process- round 2 -Get fat on home cooked meals -Eat some good pho -eat some sushi -eat some korean bbq -fatten up on in and out -catch up on tv/movies -learn how to bodyboard -learn the piano/guitar (HAH!) -get through at least 3 of those things above
For the good men I didn't get to know and the few good men my crackheads called bro.
RIP
In Memory... Army Cpl. Michael M. Rojas 21, of Fresno, Calif (KIA April 18, 2007) Cpl. Jeremiah A. Baro, 21, of Fresno, Calif. (KIA November 4, 2004) Lance Cpl. Jared P. Hubbard, 22, of Clovis, Calif. (KIA November 4, 2004)
In prayers Byron Pierce US special forces Fresno, CA Clovis West alumni 2002 Afghanistan August 2006-present
Rivera Ramos USMC Fresno, CA Clovis West Alumni 2002 Fallujah, time unknown
-------------------------------------- In memory, The heavens shall sing. In Faith, May the song of heroes continue to ring.
In memory of father and son, Who dwell in our hearts, And couldn't see tomorrow's rising sun. In memory will their silence depart.
In faith shall I place this white rose… Upon such holy ground… Anchoring a garden for heroes. By which their deeds have yet to be found.
In memory, The heavens shall sing. In Faith, May the song of heroes continue to ring.
In memory for widow and mother… That carries a wound in her soul. In memory, ephemeral memories--may we heal her Bring her warmth, as we fill that empty hole.
In faith, we share her pain. In sorrow, grieve for her torment. As the tears of angels dwindle in the rain. We listen as they cry to her lament.
In memory's sacred halls, there is life In faith, the heavens will hear us sing. With pride, we bury this strife. While the song of heroes forever ring. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Is anyone interested in camping/hiking up yosemite this summer let me know. Got two bros pumped up for going up halfdome and back. Probably gonna come up there afternoon before, camp out, and put on the good ol walking boots at the crack of dawn.
Time: Sometime in june (looking between mid june til end of june), but still in prog. Who: anyone who's not scurred (max 10 ppl) only taking 2 cars max. Where: Ultimate goal, halfdome and back (17miles, 10+hr hike and a 45 degree incline at the end) Might start off a couple weeks before with easier hikes. Goal: Every man up or every man down. finish it together or go home like a pussy. that's how my fresno boys roll.
chipper
