Aaron Meyer became interested in Bob Marley in about 1999. His studies of Bob Marley grew beyond the icon of pot smoking culture. Aaron shared his interest and understanding with his little brother Patrick. They both have a healthy understanding of Marley and his music. (I say understanding, not proclaiming any sort of expertise, just healthy understanding.)
Ten or so days ago we were exchanging text message happy barbs. Aaron was in the middle of something and I was working or something. In concluding, I wrote "Peace", he replied with "Peace in the Middle East". I wrote something which I don't recall and his reply reads "Ha Ha Quote bob Marley- "dem drugs gonna get dem kids." on his death bed.
Aj
We are grateful that "dem drugs" didn't take our boy and he was growing in his work to move beyond the grip. Yesteday, Cathy, one of my sisters, and some friends participated in an Indian sweat ceremony with the most caring and giving family. Sun Dancers, who helped us release Aaron. At Mount Bachelor Academy in Oregon, Aaron learned of the sweat lodge ceremony. He and I participated in one in Westport on January 23 of this year, the day after he arrived home. The sweat was a real part of Aaron. He was a man of nature who respects the way of the native people. Aaron gave himself the name of BlackBird, as it was most what he wanted to be...free. Not powerful or dominating like and eagle. Just free.
Aaron is free and we are filled with abundance. Sometimes that abundance is sorrow, but we have room for happiness and gratitude.
If somebody would like to make a web page for a place to share photos and thoughts, please do. We have many photos.
Peace
Tom, Cathy, Patrick...and a noticeably sad 13 year old dog named Molly
Monday, May 16, 2005
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