Word...this is in memory of...

Thought about taking a moment of silence and skipping today, but decided against it. No long recollection of where I was and what I was doing that fateful morning five years ago. Just a solemn note of acknowledgement. It pains me to see how some people can be blinded by causes that lead to such destruction and disregard for life and morality. Or is it mortality? Nonetheless, terrorism is still alive and not just in the form of religious extremists.

So this afternoon, there is a Peace March in Grove Hall. It is being put on by the HT3Fund, created in memory of another youth who lost his life this past summer. And for some eerie reason, I'm afraid when I get there I'm gonna realize that I do in fact know his sister because her name sounds way too familiar. But anyways, it is a movement described as a "citywide invitation to help bring peace and solidarity back to our communities." And though we have too many such things, they exist for a reason.

It starts at the Freedom House and will follow this route. There will be a rally, the march, and then a closing vigil. Plus, I haven't been visiting the Freedom House much since I used to work there back in the day. So it'll be good to reconnect. Therapy comes in all shapes and sizes. I just want to go to offer a hug to anyone who needs one.

To those who passed out there, in the deserts and the jungles
with pain on their shoulders, and heavy bundles
I pray each one will, ascend to new heights and new enlightenment
And this is why I'm writin it
Yeah... this is in memory of
-Gangstarr, "In Memory Of..."

So I'm not trying to discount the importance of the 9/11 anniversary, but I think this event makes a compelling connection between the melting pot mayhem that is symbolic of terrorism, failed policies, institutional neglect, and utter ignorance. So for sister AA wherever you are, I know your pops is heavy on your mind today, and you are on mine. Peace be with you.