Category Archives: Stories About Marcus
fLyInG
Don’t ever be afraid to stand up in the face of a challenge, your fear should be your motivator. Your hurt should be the fire that drives you to do better, strive harder and love stronger. Where once you were grounded, now you will fly.
Photo By Colleen Diltz
FInDiNg yOuR iNnEr sImBa
Just wanted to share with all of you the significance of our most recent post about the circle of life; the Lion King was one of Marcus’ favorite movies growing up. I am sure he must have seen the movie about a hundred times, day in and day out he watched this movie, first thing in the morning he would turn on the VCR…yes the VCR and watch it. He loved it so much he wanted to be Simba for Halloween and his Mom was more than happy to fulfill his dream.
Kindergarten Year at Tranquillity Elementary School
What strikes me is that the movie is about hope rising out of tragedy and I think this is a lesson we could all use right now. Things have been very hard and we need to find strength in each other right now, just like Simba found strength through his friends Timon and Pumba. Be mindful of who you are and where you come from and most of all always be yourself. Marcus was himself through and through and yes he may have been influenced by others at times but he remained his own, very unique self and this is one of the things we will remember about him most.
In the words of Roy Disney this is what the Lion King is about:
“It’s about first of all knowing who you are, you personally inside of yourself and learning to be true to that and learning not to absolve yourself from your own responsibilities.” Roy Disney
So please take care of yourselves and here is a bit of inspiration from the Circle of Life…
The Circle of Life
Music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice
Performed by Carmen Twillie
From the day we arrive on the planet
And, blinking, step into the sun
There’s more to see than can ever be seen
More to do than can ever be done
There’s far too much to take in here
More to find than can ever be found
But the sun rolling high
Through the sapphire sky
Keeps great and small on the endless round
It’s the Circle of Life
And it moves us all
Through despair and hope
Through faith and love
Till we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the Circle
The Circle of Life
tHe aNtI vIoLeNcE aRsEnAL
One of the best weapons you could arm yourself with, is to simply be fully aware of your surroundings.
Photo By Colleen Diltz
aN uNeXpEcTeD tRiBuTe
November 11th marked the last football game of the season for the Kerman Lions; the game was played at Washington Union High School in Easton. The rain was really coming down for most of the JV game and the beginning of the Varsity game. Despite this the Lions had a great showing of fans who were as always very supportive of their school. The rain began to break away in time for the Varsity half time.
To our surprise the Washington Union cheerleaders began a quiet march across the football field carrying this beautiful sign. “Our heart goes out to Snowden’s family & friends” the moment was very touching as the message clearly showed their kindness and concern for all who were affected by Lynn’s passing. Lynn’s brother Reno Ochoa greeted the Washington Union cheerleaders with hugs and cheer squads from both schools took photos with the banner.
This moment is an example of how violence affects many people in different communities; the camaraderie of both schools on the football field was clearly evident in this moment. The bonds formed between people are constant despite friendly competition on the football field or in a wrestling match. We were very grateful for this tribute in that moment he was there with everyone at one of the places he loved most, the football field.
The Love Could Be Felt In The Whole Stadium
Washington Union High School went on to become the 2011 state CIF Division III state champions, after the 21-16 win over Campolindo on Dec 17th, 2011.
Photos By Colleen Diltz
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- The Love Could Be Felt In The Whole Stadium
Together Against Violence 