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from JP2G Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 14:32 (Agree/Disagree?) This is the only thing that has been able to make me cry in years. My tears are not wasted. You are still alive to me, Abu...still alive to all of us. JP (Paul) (reply to this comment)

from Falcon Saturday, March 24, 2007 - 13:56 (Agree/Disagree?) I can hardly believe it! Tio and I were in the same group in Japan as junior teens. He was always a good person and I admired him in many ways. Tio my friend, I wish you happier trails... (reply to this comment)

From Irwinator Saturday, March 24, 2007, 14:28 (Agree/Disagree?) May the memory of a good man inspire us to live as good men. May this good man's soul find the peace in the afterlife that escaped him in this life. May he find honor. May he find love. (reply to this comment)

from tuneman7 Saturday, March 24, 2007 - 11:30 (Agree/Disagree?) May his memory be honored, and may he rest in peace. May he not be a mere statistic in this fight against evil. May the murderers of the souls of children see their day in court. May we never forget. May we never allow this society or this world to forget the murder that was perpetuated against our souls, and that of this honorable child. My condolences and respect. Respectfully, Don Irwin Recessional God of our fathers, known of old, Lord of our far-flung battle-line, Beneath whose awful hand we hold Dominion over palm and pine - Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget - lest we forget! The tumult and the shouting dies; The captains and the kings depart: Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice, An humble and a contrite heart. Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget - lest we forget! Far-called, our navies melt away; On dune and headland sinks the fire: Lo, all our pomp of yesterday Is one with Nineveh and Tyre! Judge of the Nations, spare us yet. Lest we forget - lest we forget! If, drunk with sight of power, we loose Wild tongues that have not Thee in awe, Such boastings as the Gentiles use, Or lesser breeds without the Law - Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget - lest we forget! For heathen heart that puts her trust In reeking tube and iron shard, All valiant dust that builds on dust, And, guarding, calls not Thee to guard, For frantic boast and foolish word - The Mercy on Thy People, Lord! -- Rudyard Kipling (reply to this comment)

from Nina Saturday, March 24, 2007 - 11:15 (Agree/Disagree?) No Oh God, why didn't someone tell me. You should have told me Danny. Tio was a truly sweet soul. I'm so sorry Tio (reply to this comment)

from dan Monday, January 08, 2007 - 02:33 (Agree/Disagree?) fuck (reply to this comment)

from Sunny James Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 19:53 (Agree/Disagree?) Shawn, Arrow, Silas, and family, I remember Tio and all of you well and I'm so sorry for your loss. So very sorry, Silas, that on top of everything else, you now have to endure the pain of loosing your youngest son. My heart goes out to you at this time. May he rest in peace. Shawn, I've been trying to make contact with you for years. Please write me at chiyokomcnair@gmail.com . (reply to this comment)

from Monday, December 11, 2006 - 18:01 (Agree/Disagree?) As far as my eyes can see There are shadows approaching me And to those I left behind I wanted you to know You've always shared my deepest thoughts You follow where I go And oh when I'm old and wise Bitter words mean little to me Autumn winds will blow right through me And someday in the mist of time When they ask me if I knew you I'd smile and say you were a friend of mine And the sadness would be lifted from my eyes Oh when I'm old and wise As far as my eyes can see There are shadows surrounding me And to those I leave behind I want you all to know You've always shared my darkest hours I'll miss you when I go And oh when I'm old and wise Heavy words that tossed and blew me Like autumn winds will blow right through me And someday in the mist of time When they ask you if you knew me Remember that you were a friend of mine As the final curtain falls before my eyes Oh when I'm old and wise As far as my eyes can see -Alan Parsons Project (reply to this comment)

from Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 09:22 (Agree/Disagree?) RIP baby boy. Dream in peace. You will never be forgotten. (reply to this comment)

from venus_fly_trap Friday, December 08, 2006 - 15:54 (Agree/Disagree?) He was one of the many little kids I watched in a group in Japan. I remember that this entire family have a beautiful and striking look. He was just a little boy back then. Arrow and family, I am so sorry for your loss and sadness. He is still beautiful. (reply to this comment)

from Rain Child Friday, December 08, 2006 - 13:51 (Agree/Disagree?) This made me incredibly sad. I didn't know Tio really, but I knew who he was. I'd met him and Arrow and Shawn at teen camps etc a long time ago. It just shatters me to hear news like this. My heart is with the siblings today. Be strong. I send you my love. (reply to this comment)

from XIII Friday, December 08, 2006 - 12:25 (Agree/Disagree?) Didn't know him very well but he used to come out surfing with us in Japan a little over a year ago. Fuck. (reply to this comment)

From Fist Tuesday, December 12, 2006, 02:08 (Agree/Disagree?) yeah its a shame. (reply to this comment)

From Fist Tuesday, December 12, 2006, 02:08 (Agree/Disagree?) yeah its a shame. (reply to this comment)

from jan80 Friday, December 08, 2006 - 10:09 (Agree/Disagree?) Is this the brother of Sean and "Arrow"? (reply to this comment)

From Friday, December 08, 2006, 11:47 (Agree/Disagree?) Yes, brother to Shawn and Arrow(reply to this comment)

From jan80 Friday, December 08, 2006, 11:57 (Agree/Disagree?) I feared as much. My heart aches for his family's loss. I remember going on 'provisioning trips' with him when we were kids and one time he enthusiastically recounted the entire plot and many lines from the movie "Hearts and Souls" since it wasn't 'rated' for my age group. He was a good kid, and everyone knew who he was. I hope his family will be able to find some comfort and peace. (reply to this comment)

from Albatross Friday, December 08, 2006 - 09:47 (Agree/Disagree?) Tio.... Our hearts break, but not our will. requiescat in pace Daniel Roselle (reply to this comment)

from Aita Friday, December 08, 2006 - 05:17 (Agree/Disagree?) Tio and I became really good friends in Russia. We were both rebelling against everything and we helped each other a lot during that difficult time. There's nothing anybody can say or do to take away the pain and heartbreak we feel when we hear about another one of our brothers leaving us. My heart is with you during this time. Rest in Peace, Tio. (reply to this comment)

from Oddman Friday, December 08, 2006 - 04:45 (Agree/Disagree?) How many must hurt... How many must lose hope.... How many must fly away... And how many are left behind with just another reason to hurt some more.... I'm reminded of these words, How many times must a man look up Before he can see the sky? Yes, 'n' how many ears must one man have Before he can hear people cry? Yes, 'n' how many deaths will it take till he knows That too many people have died? How many years can a mountain exist Before it's washed to the sea? Yes, 'n' how many years can some people exist Before they're allowed to be free? Yes, 'n' how many times can a man turn his head, Pretending he just doesn't see? The answer my friend, is blowin' in the wind. The answer is blowin' in the wind. To mom, dad, uncle, auntie, my teachers, my bosses. Some things once broken, cannot be fixed. Some things once soiled, can never be wiped clean. Some things just won't go away. But some things that can't be undone can still be reconciled. The answer is closure. The answer is repentance and penance. We may forever resent you. We may forever hate you. We may never forgive you. But we are still your sons. We are still your daughters. Do not even wolves and hyenas care for their seed? How many times will you turn your face, turn a blind eye, pretending you do not see our pain? How many times will you turn a deaf ear, pretending you do not hear your children cry? How many more years must we exist, unfree, bound by the shackles of an unresolved past? How many more deaths will it take till you know, that too many of us have died? The answer can be now, today. The answer can be never. You our parents, you our makers, and only you, can grasp that answer floating right before you. Tio, I never knew you in this life, but today I've gained and lost a brother. We are a family bound together by pain. This bond is stronger to me than blood. My heart goes out to all our brothers and sisters who mourn your departure. Tio, rest in peace brother. (reply to this comment)

from vix Friday, December 08, 2006 - 02:47 (Agree/Disagree?) I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know him in person but we spent a fair bit of time chatting here over the space of a few months, a couple of years ago. He seemed deeply unhappy then. I am sorry that things didn't get better for him. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time, please be okay. Rest in peace, Tio. Love, v (reply to this comment)

From Phoenixkidd Friday, December 08, 2006, 12:26 (Agree/Disagree?) So sad, another Japanese Boy, that was out of touch with his own society and doesn't feel at home in his homeland. May he rest in peace now. How many more must die? I have condolences for all his family even his dear father, I forget his name, wherever he may be. (reply to this comment)