This is a video I created in remembrance of Tara. It is also the first video to contain my own recorded footage. The video was made to be in black and white and old fashioned, for I felt it helped keep a more emotional perspective on my memories of Tara. The song used in the video is called, Save Tara – The Fifth Movement (Tragedy). In my opinion, it is the most symbolic song that I have composed, for it reflects deeply on the tragedy and captures all of the memories.

What made Tara different then most is that she understood me, for I know sometimes I am not the easiest person to get a long with. Tara had a heart of pure love, and no matter how angry I got over stupid scenarios, she still showed her happiness and love.

Tara, there is no other person in this world who means as much to me as you. Separated by fate but together in spirit, you will never die away. You once walked with me by the shores of love and shared your compassion. Although you are a distant memory, I feel as if it were only yesterday that you were here by side. Tara… angel… I know your love and kindness must be greatly admired in the place above the clouds, but perhaps the afterlife will bring us together once again…

This is a photo I took when I went on my trip to Vernon in 2010. This location is only 2-3 hours from the place where Tara and I met.

Here is the color version of the picture. This is the place at the park that I sacred the most. It was both mine and Tara’s favorite spot. It only seems like yesterday that both Tara and I were sitting at those rocks.

Tara, I’m still thinking of you… I can never seem to clear you from my mind, nor do I want to. You mean so much to me, but nobody will ever understand why, for many do not understand what love really is. A lot believe that when one passes on, you should forget and move on. I cannot do that with you, for I love you too much. I sit here and create these songs for you because I miss you more then ever. I wish I could bring you back, but I know it is impossible. I have to live day by day in my memories and dreams, but at least they keep you close by.

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This is a piano solo I composed for Tara. Below the song is the passage I created for it.

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“Awakening memories… never forgetting you. Holding on to a dream so faraway… Keeping you close to my heart. Crossing the shores of distant love… an ocean which holds its tears. Looking into the stars wishing for you… silent wind shares its secret. A wound to the heart… not even death can separate two souls. Missing you more then ever… Tara.”

Here is beautiful night shot of the park’s dock. It really does capture the memories. This picture makes me feel as if it were only yesterday that Tara and I were holding hands.

Tara… her soul was pure and her heart was love,
Hand by hand we walked down the ocean shore,
Like a pair of doves our hearts were bound,
Separated by departure,We were taken from one another,
The day will come when god shall reunite our souls,
He will make us one,
Together we will live happily in eternity,
Until that day comes…
There will always be a struggle between love and war…

Heaven’s angel,
You came into my life,
Like a star in the sky,
You lifted my heart,
Heaven’s angel,
For all the good times,
To be alone… I am nothing,
Together… we are love,
Heaven’s angel,