I Pledge of allegiance...

Long day, but a monumental day for BMX in Tucson. I don't think I have ever said the pledge of allegiance twice in one day, but I'm glad I did.

I made it to the Pima County Board of Supervisors meeting today to hear them unanimously vote in favor of naming the future bike park after Kory Laos. The signs will go up soon on the designated land at River and Shannon roads. "The Kory Laos Memorial Bike Park" it has a nice ring to it. The meeting was very uplifting, yet so sad at the same time. Even though I never met Kory, I couldn't help but hold tears back as the family cried for their beloved son, and cried in happiness for passing this giant milestone. I think the BMX community all owes the Laos family a giant thank you for all their hard work.

Later in the afternoon we met at the blocks downtown, and then proceeded into the city council chambers, that just so happens to overlook the courtyard we often get kicked out of. I'd say at least 20 people showed up for the cause, 4 people spoke, myself and Scott Laos being two of them. Damn was I nervous, I wasn't at first and then when I got up there and looked at those "important" figures sitting all high at their table my throat sank a little. I wish I had the guts of Mr. Joe Sweeney, man that guy didn't give a shit, huh? I guess you had to be there. Anyway, 3 minutes was the allowed time and I definitely used all of it, I could easily talk about this subject for 3 hours, but I hope I got some sort of point across. I think Scott Laos did a great job and I was so glad he came and supported us, I wish his story wasn't true though. No one should have to go through what his family has gone through.

Now what?

I kinda had the same feeling, they can't talk directly to you unless it's on the agenda. I will make it my job to get it on the agenda for the August council meeting. If I do, we need everyone and their grandmas to come.

Big shout out to Juan and his buddy (I can't remember his name) for standing up and supporting BMX. I think that was a great help.