I want to wish all my readers and subscribers a Happy Father’s Day.
However, this post comes with some sadness as many people have suffered great losses lately. I would like to express my deepest condolences to the families and close friends of those killed in the Air India crash. It seems the more and more we read about the lives of these passengers and crew members. I read that Arjun Patoliya, 37, was returning from spreading the ashes of his late wife. Now, both his daughters are orphans.
Sometimes, you just have to hug your parents closer. Chris Rock said that dad only gets “the big piece of chicken.” But a lot of fathers do a lot and little is mentioned. As it should be. Being a father isn’t a contest, it’s a job you take on from the moment your first child is born to the day you pass away. It’s not always going to be easy but you get to make the choice of how your job is.
As you’ve already heard, Brian Wilson, famed singer-songwriter-musician of The Beach Boys, died. He was the father of Carnie and Wendy Wilson, of the Wilson Phillips fame. He struggled over his years somewhat with the horrors and abuse of his own father, Murray.
Other entertainers such as Harris Yulin (Scarface, Ghostbuster II, Training Day) and Chris Robinson (General Hospital, Another World) passed away. They were fathers too. And with their deaths happening so close to this date, I’m sure it’s a hard time for them.
There’s also the reports of the death of Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were reportedly killed by Vance Luther Boelter, 57, who currently is still at large as a manhunt is underway. Minnesota State Sen. John Hoffman was shot but both he and his wife survived. Hoffman is a Democrat as was Hortman.
Boelter reportedly impersonated a police officer. The attack is considered politically motivated as authorities report he had about 70 people on a “hit list.”
I think people are either extension of their parents or direct contradictions. It’s the role of a parent to teach their children. Unfortunately, sometimes they don’t teach them the right lessons. I hope all those who attended the “No Kings” peaceful protests and stayed away from the birthday parade have taught their children well. And hopefully their parents taught them well.
Also, it’s not disrespectful to the military by not attending. Disrespect is spending up to $50 million on a pageantry for a one-time event rather than helping our veterans.
Hope all of you have a Happy Father’s Day.
Zane Says 