OBITUARY
Aristides Henry aka Tilo
1958-2010
R.I.P.
(Tilo) Aristides Henry was born January 8, 1958 in Panama, Republica de Panama to Carla Gittens and Claude Henry. Tilo slipped into the arms of the lord on January 27, 2010.
Aristides (AKA) Tilo graduated from Thomas Alba Edison High School in Panama, Republica of Panama. He migrated to the U.S. in 1983 and enlisted in the United States army. He was an electrical engineer and skilled in many other crafts. Tilo was a devoted and very loving son, father, brother, and uncle he was the proud father of two very special girls Shantte and Aaliyah. His love, mercy and understanding for his fellow men are something we cannot explain but most people were drawn to him due to these emotions. Tilo accepted the Lord at Olivet Baptist Church in Texas.
Left to cherish in his memory are his Mother Carla, Daughter Shantee and Aaliyah, Sisters Luzmila and Adonica, Brothers Hector, Claudio and Rigoberto, Godmother Joyce, Aunts, Sybil, Shirla, Vena, Julia, Judith and Nancy, Uncles John, Gilbert and Westley, Fiancé Angela, and many Nieces and Nephews, and slew of Cousins and lots of very dear Friends.
Tilo will be missed.
Celebration Services
Friday, February 5th, 2010 @ 9:00am
Betford Central Baptist Church
1200 Dean ST.
Brooklyn, New York
Internment
Calverton Nation Cemetery
210 Crinceto Blv
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PANCANAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Announces the Book Signing of
"IM STILL STANDING"
by Shoshana Johnson
1st Black Female Prisoner of War (P.O.W.)
In our continued effort to carryout our mission and support our core values, PanCanal Alumni Association, Inc. is pleased to support the announcement of the upcoming book signing of “IM STILL STANDING: From Captive U.S. Soldier to Free Citizen—My Journey Home” by Shoshana Johnson. Then a veteran, Army Specialist Shoshana Johnson was captured by Iraqi forces on March 23, 2003 in the U.S. led war against Iraq, and became the 1st Black Female prisoner of war (P.O.W.) in U.S. History.
Shoshana Nyree Johnson was born in the Republic of Panama to Eunice and Claude Johnson. Her father is a retired U.S. Army Sergeant.
We would like to encourage everyone reading this announcement to get a copy of “IM STILL STANDING” in stores or online at www.barnesandnoble.com and www.amazon.com. As we approach Black History Month, remember Shoshana is the 1st Black Female to be held in captivity in a war in U.S. history. She survived it all and is still standing to tell her story today. Stop by and meet this heroic lady in person at the following locations:
CALIFORNIA
Wednesday, February 3, 2010; 8:30 PM
Barnes & Noble (7651 Carson Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90808)
*Signing
Thursday, February 4, 2010; 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble #2994 (39228 10th Street West, Palmdale, CA 93551)
*Signing; Bake Me a Wish is providing cakes to first 50 people to purchase the book in support of Johnson.
NEW YORK
Tuesday, February 9, 2010; 7:00 PM
Borders Books & Music (10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019)
*Signing; Bake Me a Wish is providing cakes to first 50 people to purchase the book in support of Johnson.
TEXAS
Saturday, February 13, 2010; 2:00 PM
Barnes & Noble (705 Sunland Park Drive, El Paso, TX 79912)
*Signing; Bake Me a Wish is providing cakes to first 50 people to purchase the book in support of Johnson.
PANCANAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
OUR PLEA TO HELP
SAVE HAITI
Pancanal Alumni Association, Inc. dedicates its efforts to the fundraising initiatives for Haiti. We have all learned by now that the West Indie Island of Haiti was struck by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake on January 12, 2010 near Port-Au-Prince, which has left total chaos and devastation to this impoverish nation. We also learned that this was the most violent earthquake of the century as reported by the US Geological Survey at http://www.usgs.gov/corecast/details.asp?ep=117 . Please keep the neighboring citizens of Haiti in our daily prayers and our condolences to all the Haitians across the globe that has lost loved ones. This is such an unimaginable tragedy that we urge our community and all our supporters to make this nation our first priority over the next few days and weeks to come. We are so lost for words and would love to do much more. But at this time, we must allow the trained medics/nurses and professional rescue workers to do their jobs and keep them all in our prayers as well. As we know, many, many, many lives were lost, but so many more are in dire need of our help. Our world has been called to unite by a much taller order and we can and must be willing to help! We know that each and everyone of you reading this request today have a kind heart and as such are responsible humanitarians; therefore we ask that you join Pancanal Alumni Association in doing whatever you can to support the following organizations with donations. OUR PLEA TO YOU IS PLEASE HELP OUR HAITIAN NEIGHBORS TO SURVIVE! SAVE HAITI! All that is needed right now is FOOD, WATER, & MEDICAL TREATMENT for the SURVIVORS. Let's donate together to ANY and/or ALL of the following groups to SAVE HAITI! PLEASE SAVE HAITI! Every little bit helps!! We can't stress this enough send whatever little bit you can to all of these organizations. PLEASE MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
1. http://clintonbushhaitifund.org/index.php At the request of President Obama, President William J. Clinton & President George W. Bush are partnering to help the Haitian people reclaim their country and rebuild their lives. Their immediate priority is to save lives. The critical needs in Haiti are great, but they are also simple: food, water, shelter, and first-aid supplies. The best way concerned citizens can help is to donate funds that will go directly to supplying these material needs. Through the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, they will work to provide immediate relief and long-term support to earthquake survivors. We will channel the collective goodwill around the globe to help the people of Haiti rebuild their cities, their neighborhoods, and their families. To DONATE: https://re.clintonbushhaitifund.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=3884
2. http://www.yele.org Yéle Haiti is a grassroots movement that builds global awareness for Haiti while helping to transform the country through programs in education, sports, the arts and environment. Yéle's community service programs include food distribution and mobilizing emergency relief. Grammy-Award winning musician, humanitarian and Goodwill Ambassador to Haiti Wyclef Jean founded Yéle Haiti in 2005. To DONATE to Yele:
From your cell phone Text YELE: to 501501 to donate $5.
Or Mail check to: Yele Haiti, P.O. Box 2345, NY, NY 10108.
3. http://www.redcross.org As of January 16, the American Red Cross has raised more than $87 million for relief efforts. We know that we are going to spend much more than that to help the people of Haiti. The Red Cross has already released $10 million for Haiti relief efforts, and will be adding more. Future allocations will be made once we know more about the situation on the ground in Haiti and the greatest needs for both the short and long term. Terrible times like these bring out the best in people, and we are grateful for the support being given to the American Red Cross. People can donate in support of the relief effort in Haiti at:
TO DONATE to the RedCross:
Call: 1-800-REDCROSS or
Or From your cell phone text "Haiti" to 90999 to make a $10 contribution.
4. http://www.icrc.org/eng The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) enables people in Haiti and abroad to search for and register the names of relatives missing since the earthquake As of Sunday morning, more than 21,600 people had registered with a special Red Cross Web site to help people search for their loved ones. People in Haiti are registering to let their loved ones know they are safe and well.
5. http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/haiti_52474.html. To overcome the massive humanitarian obstacles that still face some 3 million people affected by the quake, UNICEF today issued a call for almost $120 million to support its relief operations in Haiti. The funding is part of a wider UN appeal for $562 million. UNICEF's efforts have focused on water and sanitation, therapeutic food for infants and small children, medical supplies and temporary shelter, which are also urgent needs. The first direct airlift of UNICEF supplies to Haiti arrived at the Port-au-Prince airport early this morning carrying water tanks and water-purification tablets. The flight also delivered rehydration salts, which are needed to treat the potentially deadly effects of diarrhoea, especially in young children. Please donate to UNICEF: ww
6. http://www.nursingworld.org American Nurses Association (ANA) applauds registered nurses everywhere who have expressed their strong desire to help the victims of the Haitian earthquake. ANA is working closely with the federal government, non-governmental response community and other health professional associations to determine the type of assistance needed and when it might be safe to travel to Haiti. Please visit the Volunteer Now page on NursingWorld to learn more about how to become an emergency first responder.
7. http://www.soles4souls.org Soles 4 Souls & Sports Chalet partnership. Starting today 01/15/2010, all 55 Sports Chalet stores will be accepting gently worn men's, women's and kids shoes until Sunday, January 31. All the shoes collected will be sent directly to Soles4Souls for distribution to the Haitian people. To DONATE: drop off shoes at sports chalet.
8. http://www.americares.org AmeriCares is a nonprofit disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization which provides immediate response to emergency medical needs - and supports long-term humanitarian assistance programs - for all people around the world, irrespective of race, creed or political persuasion.
PANCANAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
2nd All Class Gala
Save-The-Date
PanCanal Alumni Association will host the 2nd All Class Gala in Los Angeles, California on December 30 - 31, 2010. This will be another Black Tie Attire "Red Carpet" Event.
Click here to see or download flyer.
PANCANAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
CLASS AMBASSADORS CENTER
Webpage Updated
PanCanal Alumni Association, Inc. is always looking for innovative ways to bring new services to our community and with that in mind, we have launched a Class Ambassadors Center. The Class Ambassadors Center is where you will meet and contact your Class Ambassadors aka CA. Your CA will be able to provide you with details on the 2nd All Class Gala to be held in "Sunny" Los Angeles, California and to assist you with information on your individual class reunions or activities. So far, we were able to recruit 34 individuals to serve as CAs representing the following Class Years: 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, and 1984. NEW CLASS AMBASSADORS ARE ADDED ROUTINELY Click here to learn more and to meet your Class Ambassadors!
PANCANAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR
The Finish Scholarship
Promoting the importance and encouraging students to "Finish" a certificate or degree program of their choice!
PanCanal Alumni Association developed "The Finish Scholarship" (TFS) Program. We believe that post secondary education is essential to help build the utmost potential of an individual. Our goal is to initially award ten (10) $500.00 scholarships to as many deserving and needy students from the community that we serve in their efforts to attain a higher education to meet their professional objectives. In addition, our scholarship program will promote and stress the importance to students to finish their college education and to attain a degree. We are currently raising the necessary funds to launch our program and we would like for as many individuals and corporations to help us achieve our goal. Please support us by donating funds to THE FINISH SCHOLARSHIP (TFS) Program - click here to donate.
PANCANAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Unveils
Alumni Seal
PanCanal Alumni Association is proud to unveil the official PanCanal Alumni Seal. The purpose of the seal is to pay tribute to all alumni and faculty of the former Canal Zone School system since its inception in the year 1910 until its culmination in the year 1999. The PanCanal Alumni Seal was created and designed by Mr. Braulio Archer, VP of Marketing of PanCanal Alumni Association, Inc. and alumni of Paraiso High School Class of 1978; and the artist is Mr. Felipe Samuels, alumni of Paraiso High School Class of 1973. We would like to thank Braulio "Lito" Archer for his creativity and inspiration. We would like to thank Mr. Felipe Samuels for his selfless dedication to perfecting the concept and in making it a reality and a great master piece. To learn more about Alumni Seal and its components click here.
PANCANAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Shop-For-Cause (SFC) Store
The Online Store is NOW OPEN!!
We are proud to announce that our Online Shop-For-Cause (SFC) store is now open and we thank you for your patience. Our team led by Mr. Braulio "Lito" Archer, VP of Marketing carefully selected each item for our store. Our newly designed PanCanal Alumni Seal is debuted on each item. The message is to pay Tribute to all alumni and faculty of the entire former Canal Zone School System for the period 1910-1999. We ask all alumni, faculty and friends to support our efforts by purchasing the items for individual use or for group events such as your Class Reunion. Our first catalog of HOT NEW ITEMS includes:
Jerseys: Our jerseys have the PanCanal Alumni Seal on the front and you have the option to customize the jersey on the back to include your last name and two digits. We suggest the two digits be your class year. THIS IS WAY COOL!!
T-shirts: Nice T-shirts currently available in white only.
Caps: Nice Caps available in white, red, blue, and a white jersey fabric.
Krokus Bag Line: Our new Krokus Line of Bags includes Krokus Bakpacks, Small Krokus Totes and a Large Krokus Totes with an embroidered version of the PanCanal Alumni Seal. The Krokus line was designed and handmade by Braulio "Lito" Archer. Lito is a professional tailor and have designed lots of clothing for other numerous occasions. Thanks to Lito for a job well done!!!
CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR "SFC" STORE & SHOP
We are a 501 (c ) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization. All purchases made at our SFC store are tax deductible. Our SFC store will give you an opportunity to participate and provide us with support to carry out our goals and fulfill our mission.
PANCANAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Launches PROJECT SUNSHINE
A Mission of Love & A Determination to Care
PanCanal Alumni Association "Project Sunshine" is a program that was designed to lessen the hardships of those who are enduring difficult circumstances and/or life-changing events by providing support, knowledge, and service in a caring manner. We intend to reach out and provide aid to (but not limited to) senior citizens, disable individuals, abused women and children, disaster victims, orphans, homeless, individuals with sever/chronic medical illness/conditions, individual and medical facilities lacking of medical care services and equipment, poverty stricken neighborhoods and schools. Through Project Sunshine we recently secured a motorized wheelchair for Ms. Amara Esteban, an alumna from Balboa High School Class of 1979, who was succumbed to a stroke in 2004. Please visit our donate page to donate funds to Project Sunshine. To learn more about how we were able to assist an alumni through Project Sunshine please click here.
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