25 October 2006
Mahalo Tyler
by Marie, onboard the Esperanza
The Espy has been Defending Our Oceans for 11 months now, but yesterday was Day 1 for me. It's been a whirlwind of activity, with a supporter reception last night, and open boats all day today. I've met so many great people among the more than 400 who came onboard, but one really stood out for me, a boy named Tyler. Tyler was on my last tour of the day, and just as he was about to leave the ship, he handed me an envelope addressed to the crew of the Esperanza. Inside was this letter:"Hi my name is Tyler. I heard you defend the ocean. I like the ocean too. I know not to walk on the coral and stuff like that. So anyway, do people still go whaling? I mean, I know it's against the law, but I wonder if they still go whaling. Good luck for the next time you defend the ocean. Sincerely, Tyler"
On the back of the letter was a fantastic drawing of the Esperanza and some of the wildlife we've been working to save over the course of this expedition. I absolutely loved it, and so did the rest of the crew.
This whole expedition has been about exposing the many threats facing our oceans, and asking all of you to become ocean defenders. It really warmed my heart to meet the next generation of ocean defenders, and I just want to say mahalo to Tyler for his beautiful drawing and letter.
Comments
Hi Marie..., Your first day aboard, and already I'm asking something of you. Any chance we can get a look at the drawing from Tyler? I'd Love to see it, and perhaps run it on my website for a while. ...and for Tyler's question, ...and as absurd as it must seem to him, ...no it's not against the law to hunt whales in some countries. Thank goodness for children like you though Tyler, hope for a future without violence, and for a new generation that asks what they can offer, ...rather than some people who write in here that only speak of what they can take from our earth, and what profits them. Sorry David, but that part is obviously meant for you and those earth antagonizing corporations you speak for. Good luck on your voyage Marie. You are now among the best this world has to offer. ___GC
Posted by: Grateful Child at October 26, 2006 1:50 PM
I have pictures of a relatively large ghost net on Maleakahana Beach on the North Shore of Oahu, would you like them? Took 'em today---after seeing your ship yesterday. If so let me know how to send them via email to you.
Don
Posted by: Don Vaughn at October 27, 2006 2:37 AM
It never ceases to amaze me how children seem to understand things easier and quicker than adults. Maybe the wrong people are making the decisions in this world.
Posted by: Richard at October 27, 2006 12:12 PM
i think tyler's drawing should be scanned in and added to the Art4Oceans site!
x
Posted by: willie m at October 27, 2006 1:20 PM
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