Siby's Final Run by goldie
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My apartment complex is a virtual United Nations, all ethnicities, races and creeds comprise the tenants, all living together in peace and respect for one another. It is an example all should emulate. It's a wonderful community, and I am so pleased to call it my home.
Siby, one of our porters and an emigre from Africa, would carry the American flag and run around our courtyard green, every night, rain or shine, for several months, to give thanks and recognition to all our first responders and hospital workers during the horrific Covid outbreak in NYC.
All things must come to an end (except this Covid, it seems), so last night, June 12 at 7pm, was Siby's last run. It was a wonderful celebration. A glorious cacophony of pots and bells clanging, hearty cheers, whistles, and, like all nights as Siby finished his run and stood at attention, a saxophone started playing the national anthem. To honor this final celebration, even the local police precinct (less than a block from us) sent a squad car, and the local fire department sent their hook and ladder, each sounding their respective sirens.
We will miss this daily interlude, a bright spot each day during these most trying times, to honor those who gave so much to save so many.
Comments (17)
STEVIEUKWONDER
What a moving tribute my friend. So many people are so selfless during these trying times! Stay safe young lady!
miwi
Agree with STEVIEUKWONDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jean_C
Very touching tribute, and a great advocacy for a New World! Thanks for that, Barb!
JoeJarrah
special; thanks for sharing
RodS
This is so incredibly cool and moving! Why can't it always be like this - everywhere? Wonderful captures of a moment that gives us all a bit of hope and a ray of light in these dark times, Barb. God bless you Siby.
tetrasnake
A lovely tribute! Well done!
jendellas
Lovely tribute, agree with Rods, why can it not be like this at all times. We have stopped clapping too.
eekdog
Being in your big city of NY I can see why you would have such a large ethnic groups. Cool three pack of photos Barb. I also agree with Rod's statement. Stay safe.
ontar1
That is awesome, to bad the rest of the US can't follow suit, great captures!
goldie
It's too bad the rest of the WORLD can't follow suit...my little corner of NYC is not unusual for the greater NYC. Overall, the folks of NYC, though not perfect, are pretty civilized and considerate. I have traveled much of the world, and there is no other place I would rather be.
bakapo
A wonderful tribute. This was a touching thing for him to do. I'm happy that you love your home and the people you call neighbors. May you always look out for one another.
OmniFX
Amazing tribute and emotional moment in time. Thanks for sharing!
anahata.c
in the short time I've had the pleasure of seeing you here, and seeing your work and reading your words, it's no surprise that you live in a place that brings the world together in celebration and gratitude. It seems hand-made for you (and for people like you). A wonderful story, and I love the pics---the people are all so content and joyful, and there's space, but they're still together. (Proving that physical space doesn't have to mean emotional distance.) Love the people clapping for the fire truck and police car---there is harmony, it hasn't gone away! And I love what you wrote about NYC...yes, from my time there, it has a global feeling and understanding that's extraordinary...I lived there in the 70s, and it was mad and crazy and just bursting with global energies and love and creativity. We have that in neighborhoods in Chicago, but NYC seemed to ooze it. Wonderful shots, wonderful story---all the more because it's true...And I hope this spirit goes on forever. Why should it stop? We shouldn't celebrate our best side every day or night? Wonderful upload, Barb, thank you.
crender
Amazing !
Saby55 Online Now!
Nice tribute, even if I'm not an American, I can understand and share your joy 🇱🇷👍🙋♂️
linwhite
Awwww....so much hope, light and love here. Just love it. Bravo for the masks. New York gets it, and so glad their Covid deaths are going down. Stay safe.
MajinBoo
Great photos and heartwarming to know the information behind them. It's always nice to hear about how people from different backgrounds and ethnicities can live together and show love for this country and their neighbors.
bugsnouveau
Wonderful to see Barb, thank you!