Remembering James Horner

Since I learned of his passing I haven't been able to stop thinking about James Horner and all the amazing work he did, specifically on Avatar. I've always loved the soundtrack but now when I listen it's speaks to me even deeper than before. It's an odd array of feelings when someone passes away whom you've never physically met yet they've touched your life. I am thankful for all the amazing music James left us, what better way to carry on than through that? 

I have been reading some great things about him and wanted to share some of them with everyone.

James Horner passed away today in a plane crash

It's with the heaviest of hearts that I report this news. All the facts are not in but so far what seems to be known is James was piloting his personal plane, an S312 Tucano, when it crashed 60 miles North of Santa Barbara California. His long time assistant Sylvia Patrycja confirmed that it was in fact Mr. Horner who was piloting the aircraft. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time.

My heart and my prayers go out to his wife Sarah, and the two daughters he leaves behind. He leaves behind so much amazing music that we will be able to enjoy for many years to come.

Thank you Mr. Horner for the amazing soundtrack you created for Avatar. Something I'll never forget is listening to it this past February while my baby was born. I even took a screen shot so I would never forget the exact time she came into this world.

Avatar Stuntman Ernie Reyes Jr needs a kidney

http://www.gofundme.com/erjrofficial

Ernie and I 2/21/14

As the title of the blog states, Ernie Reyes Jr needs a kidney. His sister started a Gofundme campaign to help Ernie with his growing medical costs. Incase you aren't familiar with Ernie here is an article about him, shared from http://turtleevent.com/guest-speakers/ernie-reyes-jr/ He is relevant in this blog because he did stunts for Avatar, and also I got a chance to meet Ernie last year in Dallas Texas. He truly was one of the nicest people I've ever been around. He left a lasting impact on my life.

Ernie Reyes, Jr. (born January 15, 1972)  is a martial artist and actor known for his roles in the movies Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Surf Ninjas, and The Rundown. He has worked in Hollywood for over 25 years for major studios such as Disney, New Line Cinema, Universal, and Paramount.

Reyes, Jr. played a prince in the 1985 production, Red Sonja. In that movie, he shared the screen with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Brigitte Nielsen. During this time, he also had his own television series Sidekicks, a spin-off of the original Walt Disney one-time special, The Last Electric Knight, alongside Gil Gerard presented by Michael Eisner. He also appeared in an episode of the hit television series MacGyver in 1988. Reyes had starring roles in Surf Ninjas and in the second Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film The Secret of the Ooze as Keno, the pizza delivery boy. He also served as the martial arts stunt double for Donatello in the first Ninja Turtles film. He later appeared in movies such as Rush Hour 2 playing Zing and in The Rundown alongside WWE wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Reyes guest starred in the TV series Kung Fu: The Legend Continues alongside David Carradine.

In 2006, Ernie Reyes Jr. hosted the MTV martial arts reality show Final Fu.

Ernie Reyes Jr. has a professional fight record of 3–0 in Strikeforce which is now one of largest Mixed martial arts organization on the planet but started out as a Muay Thai and kickboxing organization. Ernie fought Anthony Elkaim the WKA ISKA Champion. Reyes knocked out the champion in the 3rd round. His next two fights would be won by decision, including a unanimous decision over Veasna Thach which aired on ESPN. Ernie Reyes Jr.’s fight against the champion Anthony Elkaim also aired on ESPN.

More recently Ernie Reyes Jr. has done motion capture stunts for blockbuster movies such as Avatar and Alice in Wonderland. Currently he stars in the mixed martial arts movie The Red Canvas co-starring Ving Rhames and UFC lightweight number one contender Gray Maynard.

If you are compelled to help Ernie please visit the link below to donate. You can also leave him a message to let him know you are praying for him or send him well wishes to help keep his spirits up.

http://www.gofundme.com/erjrofficial