Peace be with you

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkTQri3a4Gg

My dearest brother

My intention was not to stain our father's name in any way shape or manner but rather get you to understand that we want you back- your family wants to see you once again- we need to know the reason for your desired escape from your life at that time and if you don't want to have to relive it- that's okay- we just want to let you know how much we love you and want very much to reunite with you. We have a lot to catch up with. We have missed out on 39 + years of life and it's not too late, never is it too late. Just make your little sister happy by doing this one thing- come back to us, or as the song says, ride that Peace Train back home to us. May God Bless you wherever you may be.

APRIL 4, 1932

This photo is of you and dad taken when you started your 

Freshman year at Central Catholic High School 

in San Antonio, Texas.

Our dad, Rogelio Escamilla Cerda, was born 82 years ago today.

He was one of 6 brothers and 3 sisters and of all of them, only 2 remain.

Dad graduated from Lanier HS in 1950 and joined the Coast Guard during the Korean conflict.

I wonder if dad ever thought he would have the life he ended up having- the one he chose to end himself just two years after you "disappeared".

I wonder if you ever thought of having the kind of father he was to you- the one you chose to do without by going away.

Whatever the thought- I do give thanks to God that our dad was born on April 4, 1932 because 27 years later, he had you, my brother, the one I am still looking for and hope to find one day.

Getting hit hard at the age of 11 with your tragic disappearance has made me stronger today.
I have been able to move forward, without a doubt, what choice did I really have, maybe run away from it? That wouldn't solve anything, now would it? I would have to change my name and practically hide from everyone who ever knew me. But would I want to cause that kind of pain to my family? Now that I am older I can reason with myself but if I were younger, I may not have thought things out and just acted on impulse and then maybe have some major regrets. But no regret is too big or heavy when reuniting with loved ones who have always thought you would return, AND STILL WAIT FOR THAT DAY.