“Disciples In The Moonlight” REVIEW
CHP officer remembered at Harvest Christian Fellowship
On August 18, 2019, Officer Andre Moye was remembered by hundreds of officers and close family at a public memorial nearly a week after his life was taken in a pursuit where two gunman shot and killed him, injuring two others.
The memorial service hosted by Harvest Christian Fellowship included various family members including his young wife Sarah and cousin Melissa, who each shared stories of Andre in front of several hundred CHP officers. As tradition holds, the ceremony concluded with the decommissioning of Andre’s badge number followed by a horse drawn exit where officers saluted the fallen as the casket passed through the gauntlet.
A private burial was held shortly after for close friends and family. Watch below at a short video, recapping words said as loved ones said goodbye one last time.
Navy Days at the Port of Los Angeles
The Navy is back as three naval ships dock at the Port of Los Angeles for the Annual Navy Days where the public
will come out to view the ships and learn more about what the Navy is at this year’s annual Navy Days. This year, the three ships include, the USS Bunker Hill, USS Cape St. George and the USS Halsey. The ships arrived at the port on Tuesday August 4, 2015 and are docked next to the battleship USS Iowa that arrived at the port three years prior and is a museum open for the public to board and explore the historic ship. The two day festival will be held the second weekend in August and are free to the public, though due to popular demand reservations are required to board and tour the vessels.
In addition to being able to view the ships, the USS Iowa will also be available to tour for an additional charge of 18 dollars for adults. There will also be food trucks, music by the Naval band and a chance to walk through the Maritime museum in the LA Waterfront.
Riverside Celebrates The Year of The Goat
Gong Xi Fa Cai! (Happy New Year)
Asians in Riverside, Calif., brought in the Year of the Goat at the fifth Annual Asian Pacific Lunar New Year on Saturday January, 31st, 2015. There were lots of cultural entertainment all day as well as a health expo, Children’s Village where kids could make their own sheep and much more for everyone to experience.
Watch the video now, to see and hear just how residents started the New Year, the year of the goat.
Fundraiser benefiting 4 yr Anniversary of the Earthquake in Haiti
January 12, 2014 marks the anniversary of the Earthquake in Haiti that resulted in over 300 thousand deaths and 2 million left without shelter. Shortly after the quake, the Firme Foundation, a humanitarian aid organization that is geared to helping victims of the earthquake with housing needs, was started by a former EMT/ firefighter who was in the mix of the devastation when the earthquake struck.
Now nearly 4 years later, civilians are coming together for a charity fundraiser and Silent Auction at the Redbury Hotel, located in Hollywood, Calif., to raise funds for people who are still in need of housing.
To see more, watch the video below.
Danish Days 2013
It’s the 72nd Annual Danish Days in the Danish village of Solvang, located just north of Santa Barbara in the heart of the Santa Ynes Valley. Thousands of people all across the United States came out for the three day weekend Festival in September, to enjoy all things Danish.
Watch now to see just what the festival had to offer…
And Don’t forget to visit Solvang next time you’re in Southern California.
Music Premiere at Local Restaurant in Oxnard, Calif.
On Sunday, September 22, 2013, KNS Rockstar hosted a release party at Sugar Beets Restaurant where roughly 35 friends and family members showed their support of the couple’s music. As previously reported, KNS Rockstar is a husband and wife team whose main purpose is to create, promote and perform positive hip hop music that will reach a wider age range. They travel across the United States to visit different schools and festivals promoting their “Stop the Bullying and Youth Violence” tour.
Watch now to learn more about their latest single, “I Woke Up In My City”.
Their new song, “I Woke Up In My City” can be seen via Youtube and all of their songs are available on iTunes for 99 cents.
Welcoming The Year of The Snake
On Saturday, January 26, residents in Downtown Riverside, prepare for the Lunar Chinese New Year with a parade and festival celebrating the upcoming Year of the Snake.
Cultures such as Japanese, Korean and Chinese were honored at the event.
According to ancient Chinese wisdom, the year of the snake is said to bring a good omen to people, where “the family will not starve.”
Watch now, to learn more about Asian Pacific culture.
The Year of the Snake officially begins on February 10, 2013.
Service Animals- How noticeable are they to the public?
Over the past months, service animals have been a topic of discussion especially in determining what type of service animals should be aiding the disabled community.
As we’ve previously reported, service animals have long history in the United States beginning with the soldiers in the Civil War. Now there are a wide variety of animals that people claim are aiding the disabled community in many different ways.
Take this survey now and answer the question how many service animals have you seen in your area…
Stay tuned in the months to come, as we further explore all aspects of service animals and determine if a therapy cat can be as affective to a person in need as a Guide Dog…
Service Animals- How Far Have We Come?
A look at how far we’ve gotten with service animals of all sizes that are able to help individuals live independent lives, but how far is too far.
Does size make the difference or do best things come in small packages?
Watch this compilation of videos to see just how many types of service animals are available to the disabled community.