Some of mine and Jodans friends decided to make 1000 origami cranes for Jordy because it smybolizes peace, prosperity,and good fourtune. It was the least we thought to give Jordan on the next leg of his Adventure. They were displayed in an art exhibat at the LGBT Center in San Francisco, CA.
This is an alter that was made for Jordy at his memorial and celebation of his life at Larkin Street Youth Services. It was made by staff and youth. Many contibuted something to the alter. There were a good number of people there and even though it was a sad day and there were a lot of tears (especially on my part) it made my heart smile to see how much Jordan affected others. I love you, My Mate.
I remember this night. Jordan earlier in the day was like lets find a christmas tree and start a bonfire. So we searched the downtown area of San Francisco until we found one on the side of the street. We put it in the back seat of the car and off to Ocean Beach we went. The thing burned and burned and after like 30min, cops came by and told us that, that night was some kind of no fire night... oh well. at least it burned bright for a while and as you can see Jordan loved it...and my car smelt like pine needles for the following week...
Was telling Nikki this story today and thought I would post it on here...
I'm really bad with domestic stuff, even though I'm gay you would think otherwise. But i remember one day he was helping me empty my trunk and I was like you can take out the laundry detergent and he was like Steve you use this as laundry soap. I was like yes and he was like Steve thats fabric softener.
Just a funny story that I wanted to share... Miss you Jordan....
When I met you-I had yet to realize but-the atmosphere set off atom bombs in the sky and I saw a rainbow among the thunderheads. Two shining orbs in your head lit a backdrop from the foreground, seeping into everything without even knowing the intention they would have. your smile set fire to my soul,and you knew that you loved me. I admit it took longer for me to be able to see through my own mask. But I knew, then and now. There was a bright sight and magnetism inside of your core. The reality you taught and the beauty that drove you drew me in like a whirlpool. I think there are probably many terrific secrets you never told me, but I don't care, now or never. I have many that I wish I told you, so many about the ways of the universe. And the things I have discovered. Ideas. Dreams. But I ride with you on golden wings of fate, I love you with every color I have ever felt. I know how a rainbow sings and relish in the aftertaste of the clouds. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and we were in each others hands, you the most inspirational being I ever laid sore sights upon. And me, lost and cold, you lifted me up into a warm comforting embrace that I knew to be familiar. Not in this life or light, but in a past long ago that was so touching and blissful,I knew it could only be you. I am lifted into the rings of an otherworldly oceanic pilgrimage of waves and rushes. Tides and currents carry me into a mindset of peace and completion and totality. You alone make me feel and desire to live, adventure, and seek the unknown. But I am so scared, I want you here to tread with me along this winding-drop to your sudden doom-cliff. I refuse to accept that you are gone, not when I still can feel you. I don't recognize it a lot of the time, but you are in all things Jordan. My Mate. My Soul. My soulmate. Your smile is the sun on my skin. Your kisses are the rain caressing my body. Yours hugs are the winds wrapping around my arms and tearing my clothes. Your energy is the color of electricity when lightening sizzles and thunder roars. I don't know what you are doing, the things you are experiencing, but I hope that you never forget me Jordan David Burnett. Because I will always love you.You are mine, and I am yours. I have never before. And I will never again.
Thinking of you,
Warren
When we woke up that fateful and tragic day, Jordan kissed me with the taste of morning still on his lips. He smiled his 1000 watt smile and cocked his head to the side asking with all the gusto of a six year old "Can we walk accross the bridge today?" In all honesty, I almost said no. But I gave in, as it was somethings I was telling Jordan that I would do with him for quite some time now. So that day was the day we were to walk across the bridge, and we had convinced out friend Anna to join us, regardless that she had important things to do that day, for we had decided for her that she was to have a picnic with us at Vista Point, looking over the bay at San Francisco. These pictures are those that Jordan took himself.
So my last memory of Jordan was him playing Pokémon White on my DS. I got a copy of the companion game, Pokémon Black, earlier today. Once I can, I'm going to take his team into my game and beat it with it. He may not have been able to finish his game, but I shall do my best to do it for him.
I will never forget the first day of K the year Jordan was in my class. The bell had rung and all but one of my new students were in the classroom...guess who was standing outside the portable refusing to come in? I finally had to call the office and the school secretary came down to help...and Jordan proceded to ask "Who's in charge around here?" Thus began 180 days of sweetness, blue eyes, curly blond hair, that little lisp... What a little pistol he was... To this day, the school secretary and I still laugh about that morning!
Today is July 30,2012. It's been 3 months today, 13 weeks of saddness and heartache,Jord was loved by all who crossed his path, I was so lucky to have been chosen to be this angels Mama (he often called me Mama) I think about him all the time, I still can't beleive this has happened!!!! Jord truley was a angel here on earth,and anyone who met him knew that, he was so kind,and loving, never judgeing, just love, I will love him until the end of time!!!!!!!!!!!!
This was taken at sebastion inlet,on Jords last visit home,me and Jord and Warren met up with Papa and Mark , Jord wasted no time jumping in the kayak to explore, after a little convincing Jord talked me into going out too, soon we were chasing dolphins,what a awesome day!
Jords first day of kindergarden!
This is one of my favorate pictures of Jord. This picture was taken at Ormand Beach Florida, it would be Jords last visit to Florida, anyway we were laying on the chairs looking out at the ocean, when this picture was taken, I'll never forget, Jord reached over took my hand and said "I Love You Mama! what I would do to hear him say that to me, just one more time!
I know you're gone,
That you're not here.
But sometimes I refuse to accept,
And it's hard to bare.
That you're not by my side,
That I can't feel your embrace.
Where ever you are,
I hope you know,
That you will be with me where ever I go
