Long Live Pistol Pete
/Behind every sweet smile, there is a bitter sadness that no one can see and feel. – Tupac Shakur
This post is dedicated to my late friend/brother Peter Aguirre aka Pedro Navaja aka Pistol Pete aka Tupac's long lost Latino brother; may your soul rest peacefully in a better place pa, I love you. To his immediate family and friends my condolences to you too; he was extremely loved.
I knew Peter since my teen years, about 15. We met in East Orlando where we had majority of our adventures. We saw each other grow, rise up from bad shit and live for the good shit. He had a tattoo that read "Bout That Life" and boy was it spot on. Peter was the person to call for any last minute shenanigans. He was the person to ride with you on a road trip, perfect copilot type.
Anyone who knew Pete knew he was about money, Pac, intellectual conversations and helping people he loved. I miss his little stutter he'd have the more passionate he'd get about a topic. I miss hugging his slim body before and after we met up. I miss all the late night talks about the universe, our messed up government and how to finesse it, all with our natural medicine around. I even miss the excessive teeth sucking when he didn't agree with me about something.
As Peter's mom said, we have to celebrate his life. I want to celebrate his mind, so deep, so woke so willing to teach. He was meant to write a book someday. I will continue to do my research and know my rights as an Afro-Latina in this country. He left me with so much strength and knowledge to get things done. I thank you Peter for being so incredibly real, loving and supportive. May we all remember him for his heart and his mind; we must let him rest now.
Thank you to my awesome supporters who have reached out to me. Down below is a link if anyone would like to donate to Peter's funeral expenses, anything helps. Also if anyone wants to pay their respects Peter Aguirre (Pedro Antonio) will be laid to rest on August 30, 2017 at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Homes. 1413 S. Semoran Blvd. Orlando, FL.
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His mother has requested that we do not dress in mourning as this is a celebration of Peters life. If you would like you could wear red in honor of Peter.
