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Happy Father's Day and Happy Birthday my buddy Cj McDonald. I miss you and think about you quite often. Your spirit lives on.ย  And here's to you as I open this bottle of wine. Love you brother.
Happy birthday, brother.ย  I wish I could have celebrated your birthday around the ranch campfire.ย 
A year has passed, but his impact on many remains timeless.ย  He wasn't afraid to say, "I love you, brother."
What set CJ apartย  from most people was his kind yet stern nature. He never bullshitted anyone. Always told you how it was. Whenever me and CJ would have conversations, it seemed like he always new by the look in my face and the tone in my voice, what was troubling me and had an advice already in motion. Like playing chess, I would go with the first move, and before you knew it it was checkmate. I still can't stop thinking about him. I titan who was taken from us. I am just so happy for EVERYTHING that has taught me, staying committed to a wonderful women, raising an amazing son, loving everyone in his presence, and hardly ever made you feel less than. I say hardly because there were a few that deserved an ass whooping or hard lecture. Changing careers for me was good in one sense, but not so good in another sense thatย  I couldn't be there on Sundays like before. CJ my brother, I will always love you. And will miss you dearly.ย 
CJ was an amazing soul. ย I will forever cherish the memories and good times. ย Rest in peace Brother
I first met CJ through the "Token Through Appreciation" project that Justice spearheaded through the BSOA. Meeting CJ, Cristina, and Justice at the LAPD Mission Area Community Police Station was an experience I will never forget and cherish. You have not been forgotten, my brother.
I first met CJ when I was working at Barbeques Galore. Being the manager, I got to take care of the grill issues he had. I told CJ that there is no way in hell that the bbq he brought back could be so used up in such short time. I knew the grills, and kept telling him that I have put these grills though the ringer, and never had one fall apart. I mean those grills could last 50 years, with just a little maintenance. However, he insisted that I exchange it, or else. The "or else" meant a beating the grill with a sledge hammer in the parking lot if I didn't give in. So I did, and he invited me to the ranch to see for myself why this grill expired. So that Sunday I went, and that was when I understood why. Heck, no fancy high end grill can withstand the use it gets at the ranch. Later, it became the R&D for many future products. Love you CJ, miss you a lot.
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My father once said that the measure of wealth is having one penny more than you need. CJ showed me that wealth is the number of friends surrounding you.ย  My measure of wealth is this ethos and the privilege of having CJ as my friend.ย  God bless, brother.
Little CJ, ย bottom left. โค๏ธ
Aloha all and thank you for an epic celebration of CJ's life.ย  I'm so grateful to be part of this tribe.ย  CJ and Jill's friendship reminded me a lot of my relationship with my brother; I have loved being a witness to this beautiful dynamic and meeting everyone at the ranch this weekend was such a gift..ย  Much love to you all and cheers to CJ! Until next time... xoxo Lil Jen.
I met CJ thru Jennifer and my brother Richard. Albiet only a few encounters, CJ always had an illuminating presence, he was very kind and down to earth. After my brother passed Jill and CJ welcomed us to the ranch and celebrated Richard, I learned that night, he wasn't just my brother, he was theirs too. I am honored to know and love CJ and the McDonald Family.
I reamber John attending my father and mother's 60th anniversary. Plus JimmyMcTieing John up one day in fontana. When we were kids .
Always will remember CJ as a kind soul! A special weekend we had, when CJ and Christina came out to Channel Islands. We had so much fun, that we hung out all weekend! CJ have a drink with my dad in Heaven! ๐ŸŒนโค๐ŸŒนโค

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