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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
JuStiCe fOr d-Bo!
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- Raising Awareness
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- Hope is on the Horizon
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- Friends Forever – Luv You Big Bro!
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- United
Over the course of three weeks, nearly 1500 fliers were posted up around the town of Kerman, CA and distributed to local businesses and organizations in an effort to raise awareness about the case being unsolved. We also felt it necessary to try to reach out to individuals who may have had information about the case and give them a push in the direction of law enforcement. We pledged to ourselves that we would not rest until there was a break in the case; we were and still are in “Fight Mode!”
This event took place on Dec 11, 2011:
Friends Forever
Together Against Violence wants JUSTICE for Lynn D-bo Snowden, we will be passing out flyers tomorrow urging potential witnesses to contact the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. If you would like to help, please meet us at 1:00pm at the old Rite Aid parking lot off of Hwy 180 and Madera Ave in Kerman. We need to bring awareness to the fact that no one has been arrested for this crime. Any help would be greatly appreciated; we encourage you to pass the word along to all your friends. We will also be selling D-bo bracelets for $1 for those of you wanting to pay tribute to him. If you have any questions feel free to comment or send us a message.
Thank you to everyone for doing such an awesome job today!!! The Justice for D-bo rally was a success; it was great to see D-bo’s friends and family showing their support and love for D-bo. We also wanted to give a big thanks to Valley Food Super Center in Kerman for letting us post up in their parking lot today.
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
a wOrD fRoM tHe nAtioNaL cRiMe pReVeNtioN cOuNciL
Protect Yourself From Violent Crime
A list of tips for adults on staying safe
- Don’t walk or jog early in the morning or late at night when the streets are deserted.
- When out at night, try to have a friend walk with you.
- Carry only the money you’ll need on a particular day.
- Don’t display your cash or any other inviting targets such as pagers, cell phones, hand-held electronic games, or expensive jewelry and clothing.
- If you think someone is following you, switch directions or cross the street. If the person continues to follow you, move quickly toward an open store or restaurant or a lighted house. Don’t be afraid to yell for help.
- Try to park in well-lighted areas with good visibility and close to walkways, stores, and people.
- Make sure you have your key out as you approach your door.
- Always lock your car, even if it’s in your own driveway; never leave your motor running.
- Do everything you can to keep a stranger from getting into your car or to keep a stranger from forcing you into his or her car.
- If a dating partner has abused you, do not meet him or her alone. Do not let him or her in your home or car when you are alone.
- If you are a battered spouse, call the police or sheriff immediately. Assault is a crime, whether committed by a stranger or your spouse or any other family member. If you believe that you and your children are in danger, call a crisis hotline or a health center (the police can also make a referral) and leave immediately.
- If someone tries to rob you, give up your property—don’t give up your life.
- If you are robbed or assaulted, report the crime to the police. Try to describe the attacker accurately. Your actions can help prevent someone else from becoming a victim.
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
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