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THE WAY I SEE IT
BY AFA "THE WILD
SAMOAN"
The Way I see It.
By Afa "The Wild Samoan"
Hello
Chatterboxers,
I would like to
start my column by expressing my sympathy and
condolences to the people of Haiti and their loved
ones around the world. I know first hand what it
feels like to sit back and pray and hope that your
family members are alive after a
tsunami or earthquake hits an Island. I sincerely
hope that those affected will find peace in our
Lord.
I am saddened to
look back on my past columns and realize just how
many times I have had to say goodbye to a family
member, friend and neighbor. I believe that life
is just too short to have ill fillings toward one
another. Don't expect that any of us will be here
tomorrow and don't put off forgiving or asking for
forgiveness from one another.
Giving back is
something that no one can take from you and its a
feeling that makes one feel blessed to be alive.
This past month my wife Lynn, daughter Tovale, and
I visited a group of troubled boys at a camp
called Green Isle. I was so happy to take the time
to visit these kids and give some hope to their
future.
Green Isle is a
ministry outreach to what many would term "at
risk" boys. Usos Foundation and Green Isle believe
that at-risk teens require special attention.
Robin Tempesta,
Development and Public Relations Administrator,
invited The Hall Of Famer to speak and motivate
the kids. All of the Green Isle children were
ecstatic and very excited to have Afa there, and
asked many questions after he spoke. Afa began
with talking about his early years, when he
first moved to the United States from Samoa, and
how despite many challenges and some hardships
along the way, he emerged and focused his energy
into something positive, becoming a professional
wrestler, and eventually a Hall of Famer. He
told the children that they, too, have what it
takes to make it far in life, with some hard
work, focus, and dedication.
Also in
attendance was Father Charles Brown, who
believes strongly in what Usos Foundation and
Green Isle are doing to help the youths.
Quote from
Afa-
"What Green
Isle is doing is so similar to what we're doing.
When I walked through that door, I saw a couple
of these kids that we had met at a Kiwanis
breakfast few weeks ago, as I was standing
there, my heart was touched when I saw all the
people there surrounding Robin and Father Brown,
all volunteering to help these kids any way they
can. My whole thing is helping kids, so this is
really close to my heart."
At the
conclusion of Afa's speech he invited the boys
to visit his Wild Samoan wrestling school in
Minneola, FL and to attend a WXW wrestling
event.
Pictured
below are Afa the Wild Samoan, Lynn Anoa'i,
Tovale Anoa'i of Usos Foundation, and the boys
of Green Isle, Robin Tempesta, and Father
Charlie Brown.
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In closing,
If everyone
treats each other how we want to be treated, I
believe that this world would be a better place.
Happy
Valentine's Day to you all.
God Bless,
Afa "The Wild
Samoan"
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