Hi friends, I'm writing today on my friend Joe's behalf. If you live in the Chicagoland area, you may already be aware of the incident that occurred in Humboldt Park early Saturday morning. I'm not going to get into it right now, so here's the link for you.
After this unfortunate attack, Stephanie Herrera is dead and little Joe Penkala is in a coma. No words can express the confusion and sadness I feel. I'm disgusted with such a violent act against these young, bright, innocent kids. I stumbled upon Lil' Joe's Facebook page after the incident, and I think I'd like you to do the same. Listen to the song below, as I did while I read the comments, and read the heartfelt and thoughtful messages people are leaving for this young man. And maybe you'll understand the devastation his family and friends are feeling right now.
I would also like to take this opportunity to invite you to a fundraiser that Joe's family and friends are hosting this Saturday, Aug. 8, at Underpass Bar & Lounge in Franklin Park, Ill., from 3pm to 3am. More details can be found at www.saferentertainment.com, a website Joe's friends created that is dedicated to this cause.
So please do me a favor and check out all these links above. And take the time to really read the messages on his Facebook wall. Yes, it is sad, but so eye-opening. It's a heavy dose of reality. Joe didn't deserve this. No one deserves this, but you can make a difference. Spread the word.
And the reason why I chose this song to be your background music is because it captures these heavy emotions. "Strangers in the Wind" is a very chill, mellow song that I would listen to on my drive back home from the city, similar to the drive these kids were taking Friday night. Although the song has a sad tone, I feel hopeful when I listen to it. And I have hope that Lil Joe is gonna make it.
Cut Copy - Strangers in the Wind
Good tune Jasmina! Without really analyzing the lyrics this song makes me think about how we are all connected by the wind. I feel a loss for the the woman who lost her life and a grief for those that got hurt and wish them and their families all well.
ReplyDeleteI also feel sad for the man who did this terrible thing and I hope he can get right with god.