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6 July 2018
We Welcome our 35MILLION + Friends/Supporters.
“During my lifetime I have dedicated my life to this struggle of America’s Children.
I have fought for the abused, and I have fought against those who abuse their power. I have cherished the ideal of a kinder, gentler, and just society in which all persons will live together in harmony and in peace.
It is an ideal for which I hope to live for and to see realised.
But, My Lord, if it needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.”
I have fought for the abused, and I have fought against those who abuse their power. I have cherished the ideal of a kinder, gentler, and just society in which all persons will live together in harmony and in peace.
It is an ideal for which I hope to live for and to see realised.
But, My Lord, if it needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.”
HENRY-the-Affable-Monkey.
“ Something really really bad!
Page 1.
It’s wasn’t like losing a game of checkers, or forgetting to wear a coat, or even that you missed baseball practice.
Something really really bad, happened.
The worst!
And it really upset Henry.
Page 2.
Henry didn’t like what had happened.
Nor, did he like the way that he felt afterward. He had feelings that he had never felt before and it scared him. Henry tried to forget so that maybe, just maybe it would go away.
He convinced himself that it didn’t even happen. That it was all a dream- an awful dream.
Yeah! That’s what it was, it wasn’t real.
Page 3.
Henry tried to go about his day just like he always had done.
He went home just like the day before. He did his chores so he wouldn’t get grounded, he played baseball with his friends, and he even did all his homework.
Henry even picked on his little sister, Kelly. and even ate all her cookies.
After all, that what big brothers do! Henry loved being a big brother most of all.
Page 4.
In the middle of the night, Henry woke in a pool of sweat with his heart beating really fast. So fast that he thought it might beat clear out his chest!
This made Henry afraid, and he yelled out. Henry didn’t understand what was going on and when his dad came in to check on him, Henry just froze. He wanted to yell, but no words came out. He wanted to cry but he was too old to cry.
Page 5.
Henry was in the 3rd Grade and he told himself that he had to be tough. He had to be a brave soldier like his dad always said.
I am brave, I am brave Henry kept telling himself over and over.
He was a big brother now and Henry had to be tough.
Page 6.
Henry’s dad saw the fright in his sons eyes, and tried to reassure him.
“It was just a bad dream, son. Why don’t you try and go back to sleep.”
Without be able to make a sound, Henry just looked up into his dad’s eyes. He secretly wished his dad would hug him and make all his bad feelings go away, but he wasn’t a baby anymore...
Page 7.
It was all a dream- it was just a bad dream Henry told himself.
In one long slow motion, Henry’s dad wiped his son’s forehead with what felt like a towel, and replaced it with a gentle kiss, and got up to walk back out.
Page 8.
At least Henry hoped it was a towel! Henry thought that maybe it was even a sock. Where else would pops have gotten a towel so fast? Come to think of it it did smell like Henry’s sneakers.. Yick, Henry thought.
Page 9.
“Good night son, try and get some rest,” as Henry’s dad closed the door behind him.
Page 10.
The morning came sooner than he had hoped. In fact it seemed like he had just closed his eyes.. thinking of smelly socks!
Page 11.
Something was wrong. Henry woke with his heart beating fast again! And he felt all warm. He must be sick. That’s what it was. He was sick, and it was all a dream just like his dad thought.
But it wasn’t.
Page 12.
Henry got himself up for breakfast. But instead of his feeling warm, he was also afraid. He took a long pause at the door knob as if he couldn’t quite bring it into focus.
Page 13.
Henry was now feeling angry.. he even snapped at Kelly when he found she had finished all the Cheerios. He didn’t even like Cheerios, Henry’s favorite was Apple Jacks.. and there was a full box.
Page 14.
Something definitely wasn’t right. Henry wouldn’t even wait for his sister like he always had. He didn’t even help her grab her back-pack.
Page 15.
Henry always helped Kelly with her back pack. The fact that he didn’t made Kelly upset.
Page 16.
But he always helped me, Kelly thought to herself... This crushed Kelly, and before mom could say a word, Kelly groaned a loud drawn out, “Mom, He....”
(mahhhhhhhhhhhm Heh......)
Page 17.
Just then, mom spoke up, “shhhhh, Kelly. You’re brother didn’t sleep well. He had a bad dream!”
Page 18.
Kelly just frowned, and then scowled. “He always helps me,” she said in defiance.
I don’t care if he had a bad dream or not. I am Kelly. I am the baby. And I want him to help me.
It’s really not what Kelly said, but it’s what everyone thought. Henry always took care of his little sister, it was his self appointed job.
This made Momma Monkey concerned. Henry wasn’t himself.
Secretly, Henry was Kelly’s world. But, she was the baby and she remained scowling and skulking... all the way to the bus.
She was also worried for Henry. She knew Henry wasn’t himself.
‘to continue...
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Dear Governor Cuomo,
I am 'Kalief Browder.’ My back-pack is a Hallmark Sponsored Invite to Sandy Hook's tree trimming on the first anniversary.
I am Emmett Till, who’s demise was at the hands of a liar.
Please Sign:
#CriminalJusticeReformBill
Until all our black, brown, + the vulnerable are treated fair, you cannot complain of the tyranny that is 45.
#IAMKALIEF
07.23.18.
Dear Governor Cuomo,
I am 'Kalief Browder.’ My back-pack is a Hallmark Sponsored Invite to Sandy Hook's tree trimming on the first anniversary.
I am Emmett Till, who’s demise was at the hands of a liar.
Please Sign:
#CriminalJusticeReformBill
Until all our black, brown, + the vulnerable are treated fair, you cannot complain of the tyranny that is 45.
#IAMKALIEF
07.23.18.
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Friends,
I’m truly touched that you would all honor our vision in your expressing your continued support- we currently are over 35MILLION +.
My God, we’ve seen an exorbitant amount of trouble lately. To that I ask that you all say a prayer so we may we be kinder to each other. And as I vowed to myself as a kid if I should ever make it, I would never be ungrateful and that I would always be kind. That should I ever be in a position of influence, I would have it in me to use it for good. Some may ask me why. I say, why not me?
Humanity that has inspired me to see the world with enough compassion that I may want to do something about all of the unfair things I see in it. And that is why we are honoring the abused, and all the victims of violence. KathyRinaldiHope is a force for good that is very close to my heart.
When people envision humanity, they rarely comprehend what it actually means. To me, it means having to choose, and I chose humanity- I choose all of you, and our children without hesitation.
To some it may seem noble, or to others it may seem self indulgent and a bit circumstantial. It may also seem most appropriate given my circumstance and all I’ve survived. It’s also often frustrating given my recent opposition. With pride aside and my deepest humility I see no other paths. I do not seek recognition but I do not expect such reservations either. Helping or the sheer act of attempting to end such outrages should not cost ones’s life. Life may be given, it cannot however be taken or at least it should never be.
But it’s also the world in which I belong and I believe we all have accountability. I’m also told each person has the ability to create change and that we all matter. There are however good people and we should all try to do what’s right in our own small way- in the best way that we know how.
For those of you who have looked beyond yourself, you know exactly what I mean. Maybe I’m naive but I do believe in hope, I do still believe in magic, and I do believe in fairytales. I believe that they can exist if we really want them to. If we’re prepared to work hard enough.
I believe that the world will not always be full of hatred and conflict, if we’re willing to sacrifice enough. That is what this life means to me. And in a way, that’s why I am an advocate. I have no army. I wish ill on no one. I may bear some resistance to aggression, but I’m always trying to be better.
I’m still just me, I’m still here doing what I do, trying to make a little difference in the world in the best way that I know how. But it wouldn’t be real life, or it wouldn’t be the fairytale, if there wasn’t someone trying to destroy it, or crush it, simply because it doesn’t please them, or simply because they can.
I know that some think it’s their right to do so. But I don’t think anyone should have the right to crush happiness or hope when they see it. That’s not how I was raised. That’s not the world I wish to be a part of.
I believe in kindness. And I believe that it’s hope and love that can bring us together. It’s love that will make us put away our guns, and our politics, and our fears and our prejudices. And it’s love that will eventually make everything right. And that is why I’m going to continue to celebrate it, and I’m going to be willing to defend it. And hope that you will all do the same in your own way, out there in your own lives.
John M. Rinaldi
I’m truly touched that you would all honor our vision in your expressing your continued support- we currently are over 35MILLION +.
My God, we’ve seen an exorbitant amount of trouble lately. To that I ask that you all say a prayer so we may we be kinder to each other. And as I vowed to myself as a kid if I should ever make it, I would never be ungrateful and that I would always be kind. That should I ever be in a position of influence, I would have it in me to use it for good. Some may ask me why. I say, why not me?
Humanity that has inspired me to see the world with enough compassion that I may want to do something about all of the unfair things I see in it. And that is why we are honoring the abused, and all the victims of violence. KathyRinaldiHope is a force for good that is very close to my heart.
When people envision humanity, they rarely comprehend what it actually means. To me, it means having to choose, and I chose humanity- I choose all of you, and our children without hesitation.
To some it may seem noble, or to others it may seem self indulgent and a bit circumstantial. It may also seem most appropriate given my circumstance and all I’ve survived. It’s also often frustrating given my recent opposition. With pride aside and my deepest humility I see no other paths. I do not seek recognition but I do not expect such reservations either. Helping or the sheer act of attempting to end such outrages should not cost ones’s life. Life may be given, it cannot however be taken or at least it should never be.
But it’s also the world in which I belong and I believe we all have accountability. I’m also told each person has the ability to create change and that we all matter. There are however good people and we should all try to do what’s right in our own small way- in the best way that we know how.
For those of you who have looked beyond yourself, you know exactly what I mean. Maybe I’m naive but I do believe in hope, I do still believe in magic, and I do believe in fairytales. I believe that they can exist if we really want them to. If we’re prepared to work hard enough.
I believe that the world will not always be full of hatred and conflict, if we’re willing to sacrifice enough. That is what this life means to me. And in a way, that’s why I am an advocate. I have no army. I wish ill on no one. I may bear some resistance to aggression, but I’m always trying to be better.
I’m still just me, I’m still here doing what I do, trying to make a little difference in the world in the best way that I know how. But it wouldn’t be real life, or it wouldn’t be the fairytale, if there wasn’t someone trying to destroy it, or crush it, simply because it doesn’t please them, or simply because they can.
I know that some think it’s their right to do so. But I don’t think anyone should have the right to crush happiness or hope when they see it. That’s not how I was raised. That’s not the world I wish to be a part of.
I believe in kindness. And I believe that it’s hope and love that can bring us together. It’s love that will make us put away our guns, and our politics, and our fears and our prejudices. And it’s love that will eventually make everything right. And that is why I’m going to continue to celebrate it, and I’m going to be willing to defend it. And hope that you will all do the same in your own way, out there in your own lives.
John M. Rinaldi
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The kids of Parkland are going through the same things we did- people told us that we couldn't #STOPGunViolence, and asked us who we thought we were to even try..
They made up lies, and tried to discredit us too.
We do not create PAC's, we simply answered the call to participate in #ACTSofKindnessForSandyHook
To the Kids of Parkland, Florida;
'you are better than all of us combined. and we are so very proud!
-John + the CenTer.
*We would like to personally thank author Marianne Williamson for her generous support in her bringing several First Responders to DC for Parkland’s #MarchForOurLives.
They made up lies, and tried to discredit us too.
We do not create PAC's, we simply answered the call to participate in #ACTSofKindnessForSandyHook
To the Kids of Parkland, Florida;
'you are better than all of us combined. and we are so very proud!
-John + the CenTer.
*We would like to personally thank author Marianne Williamson for her generous support in her bringing several First Responders to DC for Parkland’s #MarchForOurLives.
WHAT WE ARE:
A Grass-Roots/ 501c3.
MISSION:
Honor The Sandy Hook 26 + All victims of gun violence
#STOPGUNSCHOOLVIOLENCE
Advocate on Behalf of All Kids Through Education, Resources, + HOPE.
1. Childrens center,
2. Change gun laws,
3. Protect our children.
THATS IT.
#STOPGunViolence = #STOPNRA
#NoRA
#Redhands
Where one man can fracture a world,
another can help it to heal.
- John M. Rinaldi
another can help it to heal.
- John M. Rinaldi
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The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting occurred on December 14, 2012, in Newtown, Connecticut, when a 20-year-old lone gun-man fatally shot 20children between sixand seven years old, as well as 6adult staff members.
The incident was the deadliest mass shooting at either a school in U.S. history and the 3rd-deadliest mass shooting by a single person in U.S. history. WE SAID NO MORE! |
While most people sit idly by and 'watch,'
we act. As 20 yr. child advocates, we were not only compelled to do something, but did. Within hours of the attack, we had financial, and mentorship. The very next day, we met with fellow advocate Ricky Martin, and lovely Julianne Moore to discuss our need to build a CenTer- within a week, our proposal was accepted. 5 April, 2016 it was approved. |
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WHY?
When we continue to treat each other poorly, + WE Then cannot WOnder WHY?
Where One man has a VISION.... 'add another, and another, and yet another.
a movement can be made.
#STOPGuNSCHOOLVIOLENCE.
#LOCKITUP
SANDY HOOK
26 ANGELS
12.14.12.
20 children .
6 teachers .
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School Personnel Dawn Hochsprung, 47, principal Victoria Soto, 27, teacher Anne Marie Murphy, 52, teacher's aide Lauren Rousseau, 30, teacher Mary Sherlach, 56, school psychologist Rachel D'Avino, 29, teacher's aide |
Students Chase Kowalski, 7 Charlotte Bacon, 6 Daniel Barden, 7 Olivia Engel, 6 Josephine Gay, 7 Dylan Hockley, 6 Madeleine Hsu, 6 Catherine Hubbard, 6 Jesse Lewis, 6 Ana Marquez-Greene, 6 |
Students James Mattioli, 6 Grace Mcdonnell, 7 Emilie Parker, 6 Jack Pinto, 6 Noah Pozner, 6 Caroline Previdi, 6 Jessica Rekos, 6 Avielle Richman, 6 Benjamin Wheeler, 6 Allison Wyatt, 6 |
“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane
by those who could not hear the music.”
-Nietzsche
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