𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐍, 𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐗

This quote holds truth within the real meaning of family. Especially within a certain tv show which reminds millions of viewers weekly that you can find a true sense of family, safety and unconditional love even within the darkest of times. Supernatural is a show about the many struggles of one. Very unique and dysfunctional family of two young boys who have lost their mother and are constantly tested in the true bonds of brotherhood. Throughout the show, there are many losses for young Sam and Dean, but many wins as well. These two brave handsome men travel the world saving lives on a weekly basis. Literally they are going to hell and back to save as many as they can using the lessons of their very distant heart-broken and driven father and their sarcastic straight forward uncle, whom a man would argue was more like a father to them then their own father was. That is true. Many would say that this is what makes a family and a hero, but in the eyes of thousands of fans, there is so much more to this amazing band of brothers then that. These amazing people are constantly seen in many conventions worldwide doing charity work and connecting with fans and helping those in need selflessly showing their fans the same love and kindness they have been shown time and time. Again they are reminding us of the true values of the bonds of family and friendship, and that we are all special in many different ways even if we cannot see it. Most heroes wear capes and fight villains, on tv which these young men also do, (minus the capes and tights) but in addition to that they take time to help those who are in need but not necessarily in danger. Reminding so many lost and confused young and old souls that no matter their past or present mistakes. We are all truly loved by someone and that even when our hearts feel nothing, but darkness. There is always someone to help pull us out and give us the strength to always keep fighting. For these reasons and more, it absolutely astounds me how much hate and disrespect these amazing people and even their family members receive. It takes real courage to constantly put yourself out into a world full of opinions and hate. And certainly a great deal more to be away from your family for months at a time only to video chat and visit them every chance you get in between. However, it seems no matter how hard the struggle gets, the love which our heroes have for the fans has not strain upon there love for their amazing, beautiful families. They may put on brave faces and they seem like it is nothing, but even heroes break on occasion. they have helped us realize that it is okay to break once in a while and have emotions. As we are all human and our hearts are all the same. They have all taught us so much about bravery, love, kindness, respect, (not only for others, but for ourselves as well. It absolutely bugs my mind how all of these beautiful souls could possibly be hated by anyone. That is, of course until remind myself that even through the light, the darkness still exists. But thanks to the Supernatural family. I have finally found my true family. The one place I can truly belong and be myself. And like all my fellow wayward brothers and sisters, I refuse to allow my family to feel the cruel loneliness of the darkness. My family is well over 10 thousands strong and, though we may sometimes lose, we will always keep fighting to pull each other back up long after this war of hate has been won. Thank you my wonderful teachers for helping me and the millions of others like me, to find the light within ourselves which helps us all shine in our own unique ways, and helping us to no longer be afraid to allow that light to be cast out into a world full of opinions and critics. I finally no longer feel like the lonely black sheep among a heard of flawless unicorns. But the black sheep who has finally found her way to where I can belong among, all the other sheep like me. My name is Karlie Marie and although I am still learning how to love myself first, i have learned that i am enough I truly do matter to someone and therefore i will always keep fighting because i finally understand that I really am not alone. When family don't end with blood you realize that that family always has your back. I want to thank all of you for bringing all of us wayward sons and daughters together and teaching us so much all these years.you may not think it or realize it but you are all our guardian angels and our lights which shine the way to lead us when we are in our darkest places. these candles you see before you today are a promise to all of you. A promise that not only will we always fight to remember the good that shines within us but to also help each other remember the flame burning within us when they are lost as we were.