Memorials For Renee Good And Alex Pretti At Book Island

 

 At Book Island a memorial has been set up for two people who were killed recently in Minneapolis Minnesota by Federal ICE agents, Renee Good on Thursday January 8 and Alex Pretti on Saturday January 24. 

 

Light a candle if you wish.

There is a small shrine to the two Minnesotans gunned down by ICE recently by the main teleporter and message board.

We were donated a system for leaving a candle to them, which is by the pictures.

America has our sympathy at this time ♥ 

 

Originally brought into Minneapolis following stories of major fraud by Somalian immigrants, the ICE agents have been accused of creating a climate of fear among legal immigrant residents and there have been confrontations with protestors. The Trump Administration, as well as supporters of ICE, claim the two people shot were trying to harm the agents, who were there to arrest dangerous criminals, and the shootings were justified. Critics feel what the agents did was outright murder, and the real purpose of ICE being there was to intimidate a state and city unfriendly to the President into submission. 

 

 Sources: Associated Press, ABC News

 

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Book%20Island/173/208/37

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

Crim Mip Honored At Sunweaver Memorial

 

Yesterday, Monday September 15, Shockwave Yareach informed me the Sunweaver Memorial, where members of the community who passed away have permanent candles burning in their memory, was expanded and a marker placed for Crim Mip whom died last week. :"A grim day," he commented, "The Sunweavers memorial had to expand to hold so many.  I didn't plan this thing to hold over 10 people."

 

Crim's marker is next to Lacy Musketeer's, with whom he was partnered with in the past. 

 

The Sunweaver memorial is located at:http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunweaver Eclipse (68/240/21) 

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

More on Crim Mip's Passing

 

 After word began to go around about Crim Mip's death yesterday, people were moved to do different things. At his new home Wooburn, a wreath was placed at the church in his honor.

 

 Inside was a small table with Crim's picture, candles, and a book for people to place notecards with any words of well wishes. The church is at Wooburn (101/128/43). 

 

At the pub near church, friends of Crim gathered to talk about him and some things he did.  

 

The date for the memorial service has yet to be announced, But there is one event going on today in Crim's honor. When Merryjest Starchild heard the news, he announced his event today at the Varro at 3PM SL time would be dedicated to him. Queue (192/238/2493).

 

More details to come.

 

Update: People have been telling me that they talked to Crim just a few days before his passing, and he seemed just fine. So it seems whatever happened was sudden. 

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

September 11 - "A Fireman's Prayer"

 

When I am called to duty,
whenever the flames my rage,
give me strength to save some
life whatever be their age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late,
or save an old person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert,
and hear the weakest shout.
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and give the best in me.
To guard my every neighbor,
protect his property.
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.

9/11/01 - We will never forget

Poem by Firefighter A.W. “Smokey” Linn 

 

Memorial Day

 

 Today is Memorial Day, in which America takes a moment to remember its fallen veterans. For those who fell during the Vietnam War, a conflict that claimed over 58,000 American servicemen and women.

 

 

A replica of the memorial in Washington DC, the names of the fallen are etched on granite, the sheer number a sobering reminder of the huge number of casualties.

 

Vietnam wasn't our last war, America getting into wars about every generation, the years since seeing the Gulf War, the Afghan War, and the Iraq War. America always needs its veterans. And sadly some never come home alive.

 

We shall remember

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Veterans%20Isle/177/185/2485

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

September 11 - "A Fireman's Prayer"

 

When I am called to duty,
whenever the flames may race,
give me strength to save some
life whatever be their age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late,
or save an old person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert,
and hear the weakest shout.
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and give the best in me.
To guard my every neighbor,
protect his property.
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.

9/11/01 - We will never forget

Poem by Firefighter A.W. “Smokey” Linn

Remembering Zorro

 

It was almost a week ago on June 11 when the Sunweaver community found out one of it's own, Zorru Wurramunga, had passed away.  Soon after, this picture of him was placed at the community's main club, Cutlass, next to the dancing pole he sometimes used. 

On Friday June 14, the party was dedicated in his honor, with a few Sunbeamers who hadn't been at the club in months showing up. 

At the memorial to departed Sunweavers at Sunweaver Eclipse, a candle to Zorro had been set up. People left tributes, including a bottle of pirate's rum. One can see it at Sunweaver Eclipse (67/241/21)

Rest in peace, our fisher metal fox

Bixyl Shuftan

An Outfit For Father's Day

 

 

 It's Father's Day in the United States. And my late Father had his last one five years ago. At Club Scorn, the theme was Father's Day, "dress in something your dad would wear." As my Dad was in the Navy, I searched Marketplace and found an old pre-Mesh seaman's uniform.

Thank you again for your guidance, Dad, and I miss you.

Bixyl Shuftan

September 11 - "A Fireman's Prayer"

 

 

 When I am called to duty,
whenever the flames may race,
give me strength to save some
life whatever be their age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late,
or save an old person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert,
and hear the weakest shout.
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and give the best in me.
To guard my every neighbor,
protect his property.
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.

9/11/01 - We will never forget

Poem by Firefighter A.W. “Smokey” Linn

Reader Submitted: Remembering Allian Blackwell

 

Earlier this week, the Second Life Coast Guard announced the passing of Allian Blackwell. She was a number of things, a supporter of the Relay for Life, someone's partner, and a Commandant of the SLCG. Jaun Boucher, an officer of the Coast Guard, sent the Newser an article describing who she was and what she did here in Second Life.

 

Read Jaun's reader submission in  People.

Waya Snowpaw's Second Memorial Service

 

Last month, a military memorial service was held for Waya Snowpaw, a disabled veteran and DJ who was part of the monthly benefit concerts at Veterans Isle for over ten years. But not all of his friends and SL family could make it over. So a second one was planned, and last weekend it took place. Some would speak a few words in honor of the veteran.

 Read the story in People.

 

September 11 - "A Fireman's Prayer"

 

 

 When I am called to duty,
whenever the flames may race,
give me strength to save some
life whatever be their age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late,
or save an old person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert,
and hear the weakest shout.
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and give the best in me.
To guard my every neighbor,
protect his property.
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.

9/11/01 - We will never forget

Poem by Firefighter A.W. “Smokey” Linn

A Loved One Remembered At The Relay

 

After my announcing that I was dealing with some personal tragedy, prayers and well-wishes have come in from numerous readers, notably from the Relay and my neighbors in the Sunweavers and Angels.  Of Team Sunbeamers, with the picture, she was added to the memorial garden at the campsite exhibit. 

The idea of virtual worlds was a bit beyond her, but knew I had friends here, and the good they were doing. I'm certain she well appreciates it. Thank you.

Bixyl Shuftan.
 

Announcement: Remembering Our Veterans With Re-Dedication and HFOT Event

 
(All DJ Events unless otherwise marked will be at USMV - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Veterans%20Isle/171/66/3501)

10 a  Mavrick     (DJ
11 a Tom           (DJ)

12P RE- DEDICATION OF THE LEGACY VETERANS’ SIM  
               Waya Snowpaw (DJ - Veteran)
•    DRESS OF T HE DAY UNIFORMS ( IF AVAILABLE)  AND BUSINESS CASUAL-
•    LOCATION WILL BE AT - LEGACY VETERANS SIM
                  (back to usmv)
12p Cajun  Mikealson (cajuntease)       (DJ)

2p  MistyBlue McAuley (mistyblue.ghost)    (DJ)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Heavens%20Sunset/127/188/23

*3 pm  - RE- DEDICATION OF THE USMV VETERANS SIM   --                    Waya Snowpaw (DJ - Veteran)
RE-DEDICATION OF THE USMV VETERANS’ SIM  
•    DRESS OF T HE DAY UNIFORMS ( IF AVAILABLE)  AND BUSINESS CASUAL-
•    LOCATION WILL BE AT USMV

4p Canuck Dismantled  (DJ)

5 p  Kate Bluebird (katherine.bowdit) (DJ)

6P Wednesdays Child
7p Xavier
8p Clay
9p Wes West
10 p Mav
 

Memorial Service for Jimmy Branagh

 

Saying goodbye to a friend for the last time is never easy. And earlier this month, the residents of the Steamlands and a few other places did just that. Jimmy Branagh, known best as a child avatar or "urchin" in the Steamlands, had been declared missing after evidence came to light he had most likely passed away. At the Babbage Town Hall on Saturday February 12, a memorial service was held for him. Various residents gave touching words about him in what was almost certainly the final farewell to him.

Read the story in People.

Memorial Service for Jimmy Branagh Today, 1PM

 
From Edward Pearse:

In light of recent news, I am holding a memorial service for Jimmy Branagh, and others who we think have gone but have been unable to confirm. Those "Lost at Sea"

Please join me at the Babbage Town Hall on Saturday 12th of Feb at 1:00pm SLT.

If you'd like to share a story about Jimmy or someone please let me know and I will try and sort out an order.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Babbage%20Square/157/179/111
 

Announcement: Space Remembrance Day - Monday January 31

 

Join the National Space Society in SL at 3 pm SLT on Mon 31 Jan as we remember those lost to making real our dreams of space.  We discuss space disasters, space risks, and their effect on the future of space exploration and development.

 National Space Society (104,124,3005)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/National%20Space%20Society/104/124/3005

Our Space Remembrance playlist is now playing in our region or at:
http://spacemusic.gclefstreams.eu:11032

SETTING THE DATE for Space Remembrance Day:
The three American space tragedies which roughly define this observance are the Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia missions. NASA sets their date of observance inconsistently, based on scheduling and other considerations at the time, and different NASA Centers may hold events on different days. This is not publicly announced very far in advance, so we set our own date. NSS in SL considers that this is likely to be an important annual observance for future space settlers, and that they will want consistency (and a three day weekend!), so we have instituted the “Space Remembrance Monday Holiday Bill”…we hold our observance on the final Monday of January. This year, NASA will observe their Day of Remembrance on Thursday, January 27th: 

https://www.nasa.gov/specials/dor2022/index.html
 

SL Video: "Angelic Farewell"

 

(Click here if the video does not play)

From Nydia Tungsten on December 5, "We have lost two Angels this year, it is with heavy hearts we bid them farewell. They were loved by many and will be missed by all. Farewell Jessica and Alleara. We should not mourn their loss, but celebrate what they shared with us."
 

Jessicabelle Dayafter's Memorial Service

 

It was last week that news of Jessicabelle Dayafter passing away reached Second Life. She had been part of many places and groups, including the New Bastogne WW2 combat roleplay. On the night of September 26, the people of New Bastogne held an inworld memorial service for her, inviting some friends of her from the Sunweavers to attend. There was ceremony, and remembrance, and a salute to a friend and comrade.

Read the story in Events.
 

Memorial to Jessicabelle Dayafter

 

The reaction to the news of Jessicabelle Dayafter's passing among the Sunweavers has been sadness, often preceded by shock. She was popular with many, and people couldn't believe she was gone. In Sunweaver Eclipse, Shockwave Yareach had a Memorial Garden for Sunweavers and friends of the community whom had passed away, such as Akea Grommet and Lacy Musketeer. And now, Jessicabelle's name has been added to it, with a flame in her honor.

Stopping by, flowers had been dropped off, as well as a card with her picture: "Always and Forever Jessicabelle." The lively skunkette of the Sunweavers will never be forgotten.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunweaver%20Eclipse/66/248/21 

Bixyl Shuftan