Death has a new holiday

In honor of the anniversary of Ron Apple’s death, I hearby declare this to be Stupid Punk Rock Death Amnesty Day. Mourn those people in your life who were self-destructive, who hastened their own demise and who actually did live fast and die young. Today remember their good qualities, their bands, their parties, their crazy ideas and adventures, everything that drew you to these people in the first place. It’s a day to remember one can mourn a loss without glorifying its circumstances. Today, just today, don’t worry about the grief they caused or the families and people hurt by their deaths. You can go back to that tomorrow if you want, but for now let yourself remember those folks and how you cared about them.

You are welcome to call out your people below but please celebrate the day in whatever way works best for you.