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Oct 5th 2022   Dear Friends and family of La'akea Smith, it is that time of year again to remember Sky with a donation to the Scholarship in his name...

I found this note from Sky's 5th grade teacher among his childhood keepsakes. I have had it on my desk for a number of years held down by my chinese...

This last December I was please to get my yearly thank you letter from Cabrillo. Included were letters from 3 students who receive support from the Scholarship in Sky's name....

 "The Gift of such a shock is that it makes us stop what we are doing and notice.  That's what I wish people to experience right now. Just to stop and rest and notice the depth and the beauty of everything."

 " Having seen a glimpse in this life of the hell borne of ego's passion and       addictions, I reflect upon the tough years of my life and how I came to have an understanding of refuge.... how the Dharma saved me and gave me the strength to live"  Sky 2011