shisarakage

Today would be the 50th birthday of my greatest childhood hero, and I'm so very happy I got to meet him when he came to Grand Forks last year. That day was one of the best in my life. For nearly thirty years he defended the Earth from the forces of evil as Tommy Oliver, and now he defends heaven.

Jason David Frank... you will never be forgotten. Happy Birthday, and May the Power Protect You even in the Great Beyond.

After two days of unshackled joy from the release of Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, it seemed like all was well. But when I looked at facebook during my usual routine after waking up, I saw a piece of information that hurt to see. And after looking into it to find out that said information was in fact genuine, I spent two literal hours crying.

Jason David Frank, known to millions of us from our childhoods as Tommy Oliver of the Power Rangers... has passed away quite suddenly.

There are rumors flying everywhere about the cause, but the most common one I've seen is not one I even dare consider... I refuse to believe (unless 100% confirmed) that the cause of death was himself.

But... one must look to the small glimmers of positivity even in the midst of the darkest times. And as such... I offer this meager, and possibly poorly timed, attempt at bringing humor to this situation.

Thuy needed backup to protect the Morphing Grid, so who better to call upon than the absolute best Power Ranger to ever live?

Farewell to another childhood hero of countless many. May your soul rest peacefully, Sensei. And may the Power forever protect you and all who ever knew you, even if only from on-screen.

#JDFForever

To those who have not yet heard, on this day, the world as a whole learned of the passing of Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. She holds the record for longest-ruling monarch with 70 continuous years on the throne. Her passing marks the end of an era, one which began when many of our grandparents were still children. To all those across the pond, I say this: Though I am an American, on this day I weep as though I were British. Let us all pray that the rule of Charles and those who follow after him are as prosperous for your peoples as Elizabeth's reign was. Sleep well, Queenie. You've more than earned your rest.