May 21, 2003

For Victor

Just last week I was showing this weblog to a young Hispanic kid that was chock-full of energy and curiosity. He was from a working class family, trying to help his family out by working full time. He was bursting with dreams and aspirations, wanted to get into real estate and was very curious about this girl I was talking to earlier. He said he liked Asian women but had no girlfriends.

I just found out that 18 year old Victor Alfonso Flores was killed last Friday while trying to race a BMW in his borrowed Honda. Apparently he lost control and smashed the car into a building. I saw his dad who is understandably shaken, as is his twin sister. I wish them all the best and hope they have the needed strength to get through this very difficult time. Victor was sure a great kid and full of potential. I will not forget him.

Please be careful and drive very safely. This life is often shorter than we all assume. Live it to the fullest and tell a loved one what they mean to you today.

Posted by Pedram at May 21, 2003 11:53 PM
Comments

Very nice Pedram. Thank you.

Posted by: Faramin at May 22, 2003 08:36 AM

Hey there,

We've just lost a great kid in our neighborhood. He was so awesome, so kind, so full of energy that we adults always envied.

WISH WE COULD ALL BIKE TO OUR WORK/SCHOOL/COFEESHOP/BAR AND STAND UP COMEDY THEATRES.

May god bless all the kids.

Ramin

Posted by: Ramin at May 22, 2003 07:03 PM