This is a difficult post to write about and I don't even know where to begin. Shay Hawkins is a drummer that I had the privilege to play with for many years. In fact, he is the drummer that's recorded on my first album Runaround. We grew close over the years and I owe him the gratefulness of having introduced me to my present violinist, Mireya Ramos. I could go on and on talking about what a great guy he is and how grateful I am to know him.

The reason I call for a night of prayer for my friend is because I was recently informed that he was in a very bad car accident a few weeks ago. His family lives in Cleveland and he would travel frequently between there are NYC and on one of his trips back, he apparently hit a patch of ice on the highway and crashed off to the side of the road. The damage to his body is extensive and although he is recovering better and better each day he is still only mobile from the chest up. He is talking and from what I'm told he is also writing emails and will soon be able to leave the hospital and enter full-time care at home with his sister and continue out-patient therapy.

His family has set up a website so that those that wish to leave him a message can do so and also read of any updates on his condition. If you did know him or just wish to offer up a word of encouragement or prayer, here is the link to his website: Shay Hawkins Website.

To him and his family, I just want to say that I'm praying for you and we love you.
much love
~adrian