by Parte
Mess Press II, 1991
Bobby Black's South Park Wake was going along fine, a little drinking, a lot of stories and more tears than we ever seen at a messenger gathering. Frankly, I never met Bobby and yet now I feel as if I knew him or maybe he knew me.
Nosmo, Silvers and Stephan put out a nice Jam in his honor. As the group of 20 or so folk fell into respectful silence. After the musical tribute, people took turns paying their respects with impromptu speeches. You really missed out if you weren't there. Emotion level was at a peak.
Around 3:00...3:15, the rollers showed up and promptly busted the wake. Officer #2081 handled it rather smoothly despite a bit of griping on our part. Reluctantly we poured our beers out to cries of "This is for Bobby!"
A couple of folk ended up in the paddy wagon but 2081 subtly left the back door unlocked and our comrades escaped down Tager. With a bit of pleading we scored the Zo bag that had found its way into the front seat of the van and set off for mission rock and what we hoped would be a hassle free continuation of our ceremony.
Couldn't help but wonder if the cops realized we were getting a bit more organized and cracking down. Maybe it was the South Park neighborhood organization who ratted on us, either way it was a rather heartless episode on the part of the SFPD.
...2081 was seen at hangouts on Monday & Tuesday the following week hassling any messenger he could. He must have been scolded or teased by a superior to feel he had to follow up on such a lame bust.
Rumor has it an ex-messenger is the guilty party (who ratted). Let's hope it's false.
Harmony my friend,
You me and Duck
I was looking forward to getting it again
But I guess I missed the boat... Again! Shit!
You deserved better than that
Everybody is missing those harmonies
And I am missing you.
See you there.
- Prez
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