Greetings in the name of JAH RASTAFARI~
Mek wi give thanks and praises to the most High. Papa 
Pilgrim became a special friend to Brother Ricky and I 
through the past years. PP, Wendi and I connected first in 
Salt Lake since I travelled there often on business. Each
time, I always looked forward to having a special 
vegetarian dinner with PP and Wendi at one of their 
favorite spots. PP invited me to be a guest on his radio
show, a special treat for someone like myself. PP and 
Wendi always invited me to their home and we would gaze at 
the beautiful back yard. PP was very proud of the lovely 
natural setting they created with various plants and 
landscaping. The last time I was there, I distinctly 
remember PP telling me about the pleasure he got watching 
the geese fly over his house at the end of summer on their 
way south. Papa Pilgrim was a naturalist and loved the 
music in a way that became his vision for life. PP (I 
always remember him signing his emails to me just PP)
and Wendi came through Austin a few years ago and we all 
sat in the back yard watching Ricky construct fishing 
traps, sitting on the ground, with a spliff in his mouth 
and pliers in his hand. PP and Wendi reasoned and watched 
with great patience and overstanding. Later, we all went 
down to town lake to see the bats come out from under the 
bridge. Their company inspired much joy just being
around their love for each other. Papa Pilgrim was more 
than a reggae ambassador. He represented humanity for what 
it is. He taught me that life can be challenging, difficult,
often encompassing many brick walls~ but through the joy of
righteousness and love, we can make our heaven on earth. 
Papa Pilgrim is opening the gates for us all to one day 
follow. May his bright light always shine through iternity.
Papa Pilgrim, a papa to many and a pilgrim for reggae
music.  

Rastafari Love and Respect, 
Sis Irie (RAW #23) and Brother Ricky