A7X is from here in Huntington Beach, Calif., where we live. The Sullivan family is friends with my family and so our hearts go out to them. <\/div>\n
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I know the worldwide family of A7X fans also extends their deep sympathies to the family, especially as 12\/28 approaches. <\/p>\n
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Jimmy’s sister Katie was kind enough to share some images with me for inclusion in a project I’m working on – I thought I’d share this beautiful family shot with the A7X family as a simple shrine to her brother – someone who captivated many with his all-out, full-blown, unbridled approach to his life and his art. <\/div>\n
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To all of the amazing young people I’ve heard from this year, looking for light through the bleak shroud of pain and loss – may the image give you some solace. The Japanese poet Kenji Miyazawa once wrote, “We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey.” <\/div>\n
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So to all of you – burn that pain in the spirit of The Rev as your own journey continues. Use the fuel to live your life, chase your dreams and make a difference. <\/div>\n
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We’re counting on you.<\/div>\n
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*I’m* counting on you \ud83d\ude42<\/div>\n
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chris<\/div>\n
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