October 2022: Jim Carson 1946 - 2022

Jim Carson - a true father and father figure who cherished the wellbeing of others over himself – has left us. 

It may be true that Jim, who embodied for so many survivors and those of us blessed to be his friends, may be gone from our midst, but it is equally true, that his efforts at safeguarding the vulnerable and loving those exploited, will not cease! 

“We gotta finish what he started!” - said Oree Freeman. 

Jim left this battleground garden on October 25 at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach after joking with the nurses and spending a week in the company of many of those he loved most on this earth and those who loved him.

A piece of my grateful heart has gone with him to be with the architect of love and service. 

God be with you Jim Carson, my warrior brother and friend.

Patrick Erlandson

Founder of Father-Con, and "See it. End it." Film & Arts Festival