The Apology
Sorry Danny is more than a collective, it’s a goddamn family at this point. Big thanks to everyone for carrying me to the finish line for this one. I wasn’t in LA for the beginning stages of planning for the show, but it was a very warm welcome back to see how much these dudes and dudessess accomplished while I was up North. The only problem with the show was that it was only up for a night… I guess great things aren’t meant to last. Here’s to the first of many more to come, CHEERS!
15 hours of installing, then straight to the show. Somehow we survived!!! Here’s a look at some photos from beginning to finish. To those who made it out, thanks for dropping by, the Sorry Danny family loves you! For those who missed it, there’ll be many more :)
Photos by: Natalie Embrey (the ones with more resolution), Ryan Young, and Ewa Wojciak
Alex was pumped on the work.
Maeghan Jamea aka “Chocolate Bunny” killed it.
Luis Arnold
Photos by Ryan Young
Luis Arnold is a Vallejo, CA based skateboarder, filmer, and cutthroater. While everyone’s checking their views and subscribers on youtube, Luis is out capturing Vallejo’s skate culture on his Hi8 camera. His humorous depiction of what it means to skate in Vallejo is wonderfully exemplified in his video project; Buttersketch.
A preview of Buttersketch 2.0:
Thanks for everything Luis. Keep tearing shit up!
Luis’ blog: http://sincerelyvallejo.blogspot.com/
I Love You Dad
Edmund Lee Young was born on November 8th, 1955. He was the 5th born out of 7 children. He grew up in a crowded, but loving home located in the Richmond District of San Francisco. Ed graduated from George Washington High School in 1973. During his junior year of high school, he got a job with Pacific Bell as a Janitor. For the next 39 years Ed continued working under the same company, now known as AT&T, but not as a Janitor. Ed worked his way up from his part-time Janitor position to being a Clerk, then an Outside Serviceman, then as a Communication Technician, then a Manager, and lastly, a Senior Advanced Technical Support Manager. He was a dedicated, hard worker, but above that a loving husband and father. A typical day off would include, doing yard work around the house, picking his two sons up at Willow Glen Skatepark, having dinner, seeing a movie, and showering his family with gifts. His favorite pastimes were playing basketball, going bowling, exercising, and filming and shooting photos of his family on trips. He lived a quiet, but incredibly honorable life. Never once did he ever complain about what he could have or should have done with his life. He never cared about mingling with new friends or traveling the world. With his family around, his universe was complete. During the early hours of April 13, 2012 Edmund Lee Young passed away from a heart attack. He was where he would’ve wanted to be; cozy and comfortable in the warm bed he shared with his wife for the past 26 1/2 years. Never having health problems or showing any signs of distress, this came as a huge surprise. Edmund is survived; by his wife Betty Young, two sons Ryan and Chris, father Dan, siblings Rita (Joe), Donna (Ben), Julie, Howard (Leila), Joanne, a niece, many nephews, and a pool of old friends/co-workers.
Edmund Lee Young’s wake will be held on April 25, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. and his service will be held on April 26, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Both will be located at Evergreen Mortuary; 4545 Geary Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94118.
Home, the safest place in the world.
I’ve learned a lot from my father through losing him. He was the Rock, the glue that held the family together, and the one who would pick me up whenever I fell. He has big shoes to fill, and I love him so much for that.
The All-American Family, Christmas 2011
I’ve really grown to respect and look up to my mother in ways I never have before. Losing Dad was hard on my brother and I, but for my Mom, it was on a different level. He was her best friend and soulmate. When my brother (Chris) and I were too busy being teenagers/ young adults and hanging out with friends, they were cruising the world together in the 350z (my dad’s car). She really depended on him for everything…. and in these past 6 days I’ve seen her grow into her own woman. From dealing with the exhausting duties of talking to family, friends, and co-workers, to juggling all of the service arrangements and family finances, she’s somehow still been able to be a mother for Chris and I. I’m so thankful to have her and I love her more than anything.
Dad’s not here physically, but I can still feel him. Sometimes we imitate the funny shit he would say and we share laughs - a much needed escape from the tears.
I shot this photograph 3 months ago. This diptych has been laying around the house since I was a baby. It’s pretty crazy to see the odd correlation between Dad and Mom sitting together in the first frame, and Mom by herself in the next… Oh the weird symbolic things you notice when you lose someone very close… I never considered myself a religious man, but I truly do think there are forces beyond my knowledge.
Dad, January 2012
Mom always wants to clean up the house before I shoot, but I don’t let her. I tell her that I love the shitty xerox and inkjet prints that have been hanging framelessly around the house for years. I’ve grown to really appreciate and love these artifacts. Some call it clutter, but I honestly consider it gold. I’m thankful I come from a house of hoarders. There’s a lot to hold onto and romanticize about.
Chris shot this photo a few months ago. I personally think this is the best photograph taken of Dad. Look at him here doing his thing; hacking a tree while slipping off the top of an already unstable ladder planted on top of a lush patch of grass. This photo made and continues to make me smile and admire him. He was a strong man, a roll model, and the best father I could have had.
The past 6 days have been the most challenging of my life. Mom, Chris, and I have all had a lot of life shoved down our throats. It’s very inspiring to see their courage and strength through all of this.
With Industry Night happening today, and Graduation on Saturday, I had to dip out. Part of me felt that Dad would’ve wanted me to be strong and just walk down that isle, but I know in my heart that he would’ve wanted me to look over Bro and Mom above everything else. As a duty and as an honor, I am happy to be home safe with my family.
I Love You Dad.
Roky Erickson, SF, CA
Last month I had the pleasure of standing for The Fire Demon. It was an epic show, shared with tons of homies. THANK YOU ROKY!!! - you the man!!!
Mr. Duffel was in attendance standing tall above everyone.
Kei Lam
Kei is one of the more interesting human beings that I’ve had the pleasure to cross paths with. He can eat and drink like a beast - a true endless pit. I’ve been fortunate enough to have known Kei for the past 4 years and it’s been awesome, filled with many laughs and good times. On Saturday there was a going away party for him and I’ve never seen him more happy. Today Kei leaves for Korea to teach for the next 4 years. I wish him safe travels and can’t wait to see him when he’s back. It’s gonna be an epic adventure, my friend. Cheers!
Vegas, 2010
Vegas, 2011
Sleeping with eyes open, On the way back from Vegas, 2011
Going Away Party, Irvine, 2012
Bye Kei, America and all the homies will miss you.
