I know that this is gonna sound fairly silly to alot of people, but truthfully, I really don't mind if it does (it's my quirk and I'm proud of it)...
I really truly enjoyed the Karate Kid movies, something about all of them just touched me someplace down in my soul. I'm sure it's probably because I am a romantic at heart, and I'm also sure because my life has been fraught with lessons of all sorts; especially from my parents.
Decency is a trait that is so lacking in my opinion in today's world that maybe we do need heroes to remind us our humanity, and not those costumed super heroes, but real live flesh and blood men and women.
Pat Morita to me was that kind of person, he just exemplified the type of excellence that I feel all of mankind needs to have. It's the kind of thing where one stares at adversity, then mows it down.
To have lived through being in a Japanese Internment camp (America's dark version of Nazi war camps), come out still with love for your country, still make something out of yourself, live through stereotypes, and hazing, rise above it all and become a beloved actor as he was just says volumes about the man.
I was very sad today to hear of the passing of this truly wonderful man, who brought me so much joy in a darkened room, who made me think about being better toward all people, who made me forget my troubles for awhile, and see the world angularly.
I am proud to say that I was alive to witness his spiritual messages on film, to see and hear him accept himself and transformed me into a person who accepts myself, I will be forever grateful.
We as human beings who live in America and were fortunate enough to see him act hopefully will never forget him.
I'm gonna end with a quote that will be forever etched in my mind from the Karate Kid..."First learn to stand, then learn to fly."
I hope that everyone will get a good dose of Pat Morita "Mr.Miyagi" wisdom.
Good night Brother.
Noriyuki "Pat" Morita 1932 - 2005
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i felt bad when i read of his passing. he had a quiet grace about him and a gentle sense of humor. he could have easily become an embittered man yet he chose to turn negative life experiences into positive life lessons.
My husband was saddened to hear about this too. He LOVED "Mr. Miyagi" and the Karate Kid movies.
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