Rook Family Update: Bernal Trial

[JeffreyB]

Sorry to resurrect this old thread but I thought many of you would like an update. Chris Rook, Jim's son recently wanted to get a tattoo in honor of his dad and step mom. L.A. Ink a reality show on The Learning Channel heard about his tragic story and did a segment on it. Chris got the tattoo which turned out to be incredible! Even though I know the story oh to well, I cried my eyes out watching Chris tell of the day of the accident. I edited the episode down to just his segment and posted it on The Rook Memorial page we have at thefastforwardband.com. The link is below...

As always, thanks everyone for the kind words. Several family members and friends frequent these boards and have read them...

Jeff Butler
(one of Jimmy's many friends)
The Fast Forward Band

P.S. it's a large streaming video file, so if you click on it please give it time to start...

Chris's Segment on L.A. Ink - http://www.thefastforwardband.com/memorial/ChrisTattoo.htm


The Rook Memorial Page - http://www.thefastforwardband.com/memorial/memorial.html

 

[taterbaby]

Oh my-what an amazing young man!! My prayers are with him, his sister, and the extended family. I am sure those parents are smiling down on them and and are so proud!! I wish them much success in life with whatever they choose to do.

 

[Ocean Lover]

I am still crying my eyes out. Thank you for posting this. I remember the day it happened and we talked about it here and we all shared in the family's grief together. What a wonderful young man. I'm not a big fan of tattoos but that one is beautiful.

 

[olive]

That is so powerful. I think we all remember that day very well. So tragic.

 

[ShallowsNole]

Like OL said, I'm normally not crazy about tattoos on a young person, but that's an incredible tribute. Thank you for coming back and updating us.

 

[Mango]

Jeff, thank you for posting the video and also for always having Chris' back as well. Y'all are special people. The tattoo captures the spirit of Jim and Margie beautifully and may he wear it in peace. Please give my best wishes to Chris and Kylie.

 

[Paula]

Wow, what a young man. Thanks for posting the video. Amazing that his last memory of his parents is of them slightly smiling at him as he walked away from the car. I'll try to stop crying now...