There are 33
million people in the World
living with HIV. There are over a
million
people living with HIV in the United
States. 28 years of AIDS and over 25 million
deaths from HIV/AIDS is enough! Thanks
for doing your part!
Hi
Pirate, I have been to your
site and was just amazed.
I saw this man who could
of taken HIV and let it
ruin his life. Instead you
have become a role model
and a spokesperson to bring
awareness to everyone. I
think that takes a lot of
courage. You didn't let
HIV beat you. You are kicking
it's ass instead. I truly
admire the work you do.
Keep on kicking ass.
Thanks again! ~Jackie
Congrats on truly
living your life. Most humans with out a disease are not in the moment! You on
the other hand are doing what we were made to do...Simply go with the flow of
our life! No matter what happens or how we feel, all we can do is try. That's
it. You know I'm a fighter; we sponsor many UFC fighters who I know very well. You're
tougher than all of them put together! Straight up! Keep going. Just keep going. If
there ever comes a time when you feel scared, relax; always remember none of us
ever asked to be born. Not I or you or anyone. We were all chosen. That means
what ever happens in our life is always a part of what's been chosen even if we
are the sum of our choices. The fact that we have been chosen means all of our
choices are for the life that lives including our own. The only thing we leave
behind is our influences, our character, our actions that affected those lives
around us. At the end of the day what else matters? I can only hope to touch,
help and educate as many people as you have my friend. Everyone has a life time
that is ticking, everyone. The best way that we can show our appreciation for
our life is by the way we treat each other. In my opinion you are doing what
most humans in the world are not. I respect you more than you really know man.
Take care Brother and keep checkin in with me as I will do the same.
Blessings to you Bob, thanks for teaching my children, you're a good pirate! :)
~ Mary
Yer a strong one. Gonna be a grumpy ol' 120 year old pirate.
~ Ashley
You are an inspiration and a ray of sunshine for the thousands of people who are alone and have given up hope.....Thank you!
~ Lynn
Your
courage in
the face of
this
adversity is
truly
inspirational,
and bleeds
out far
beyond the
boundaries
of the
burden that
you bear.
When we, the
people,
stand
united, with
God on our
side, there
is no
darkness we
cannot
ignite, and
no demon we
can't slay.
Here's to
you my
friend...a
Lion among
men!
~Roberto
Photo of
AIDS
activists
Bob and
Teresa
Bowers at
ACT UP
Wisconsin's
demonstration
at the
Department
of Health
Services in
Madison
Never
surrender my friend. Yip Mann once said "Martial Arts is more than a system of
fighting, it is a system of thought because some of your opponents will be More
than Men. We all have demons to fight. We call these demons Anger, Hatred and
Fear. If we do not conquer them a Life of a Thousand Years can be a Tragedy, but
if we do a Life of a Single Day can be a Triumph." Thank you for your friendship
and never stop the fight.
You
my
friend -
are a
force of
power...a
raw
visceral
nerve -
of
beauty...defined
by
intelligence
and most
of all
heart..."
My Love
to You,
~Kim
Thank you Bob for all you do. YOU are an amazing man and I hope someday to meet you in person...your energy is boundless and let me know if there is anything I can do... Bless you!!!
~Keith
Bob,
I wanted to say thank you for everything you do to champion the cause. You are an inspiration to anyone that meets you.
~Del
Bob
your
talks to
our
children
are so
important,
keep up
the
great
work,
even if
it means
getting
up early
to do
so! Have
a
fantastic
day my
friend!
~
Christine
Bob, I just love how
you came, and by the looks of it, conquered the school in more ways than one.
:-) Your shocking, yet down-to-earth way of
presenting really hit home. You have
made a lasting impression, and have encouraged several to join you in your
fight
in HIV awareness and education. Thank you for opening yourself to our students
and staff. Oh, and Teresa is a gem, but of course, you already knew that.
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to support HIVictorious'
education and outreach
Dearest
Bob, I just wanted to let you know how honored
I am to have met you, and am continually inspired,
with every moment, by your strength, passion, sincerity,
kindness, and positive outlook on all things. For
living your truth, with compassion, and a raised
fist. You're amazing....
Bob,
I was just on your
website and I must say I
loved it. You are a real
inspiration to people
with or with out
HIV/AIDS. I commend you
for all you do.
~Liz
Bob
Bowers and Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz with Dab the
AIDS Bear-Edgewood High School
I
just took a look at your site, it's
amazing! The material is very
stylish and creative, but the spirit
is much more beautiful. I just don't
know what to say other than thank
you! Hope I could give a hand some
day...U r an angel, do u know that?!
Vu
Bob,
You amaze me on a daily basis, you
are awesome! This world needs more
people like you. Thanks for all you
do my friend.
Bob
Bowers'
story humanized
HIV for me. At first, it was uncomfortable
to listen to someone talk about something
so scary and personal, but eventually it became
easier to accept what he was saying. His story covered
everything: how he contracted it, what he had to
deal with every day of his life, and all the little
details that help him through it.
Mr. Bowers' story gives me hope for all people
with such diseases, and I have immense respect for
his bravery in talking to us. The presentation was
very informative. Although sad,
Bob Bowers' story is powerful and should be
heard by everyone.
~ Charlotte
Bob,
I respect what you do and would back you in
almost anything Bro. You at times have more guts
then I do. It takes both of us courage to stand
up to the world and share what we live with and
not hide it. We are beating the Stigma a few
people at a time. We are just the same as
everyone else, we just get sicker more and need
a few more naps.
Photo of youth HIV/AIDS
educator Bob Bowers with the top 12 entrants from Edgewood High
School who entered our youth HIV/AIDS
poster contest.
CONGRATULATIONS to ALL! You did an incredible job with your
awareness posters!
