In loving memory
Evan Kamida
July 30, 2000 – July 24, 2008
July 30, 2000 – July 24, 2008
High Flight
by John Gillespie Magee, Jr.
by John Gillespie Magee, Jr.
Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth,
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds…and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of…wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there,
I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up, the long, delirious burning blue
I’ve topped the windswept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, nor even eagle flew.
And while with silent, lifting mind I’ve trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space
…put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
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ETA:
Services for Evan have been scheduled as follows:
Public viewing: Monday, July 28th 5 -7 pm
Memorial: Tuesday, July 29th 11 am
Cabot & Sons Mortuary
27 Chestnut St
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 793-7159
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to:
The Pediatric Epilepsy Fund at UCLA
Division of Pediatric Neurology
Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
22-474 MDCC
10833 Le Conte Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1752
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I’ve erased my post at least ten times…meaningless words. Just know I will pray for Evan’s family through this most difficult time.
I am so sorry.
They have our thoughts with them.
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nothing hurts my heart more than the death of a child. may he rest in peace and all those dear to him find solace in the love and brightness he brought to their lives.