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22 May 2018
We Welcome our 35MILLION + Friends/Supporters.
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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.
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.
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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