November 2, 2023
17 Birthdays
Here we go again. Another year, another birthday. Had Paul lived he’d be celebrating his 40th birthday today. Today is the 17th missed birthday since his death as an innocent in a #PoliceChase.
This year he’d have so many thoughts on what’s happening around the world. In 2006 Paul traveled with a group of students to visit Israel. He was introduced to their history, their sights, their people and so much more. It was a wonderful experience.
So I wonder about Paul’s reactions to today’s events
- to the heinous Hamas extremist attacks on and killings of innocent Israelis
- to Israel’s actions to find and exterminate extremist Hamas members
- to the deaths of the innocent, non-combatant Palestinians
- to the deaths, absolute horrors and atrocities in Ukraine
- to the hate – seemingly spewing everywhere – across our country and across this troubled world
For sure he’d be appalled and incredibly sad. And perhaps he’d be engaged in meaningful efforts to enact positive changes. I’d like to think so.
Pray for the killing to stop and dream for the miracle of peace.
I miss you Paul – today on your birthday, and every other day – forever.
– Jonathan Farris, Dad and Chief Advocate of Pursuit For Change
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