Raúl Salinas

Raul had the ability to spot fake people and see into a person's heart. He had many families including that of international multi-ethnic poets concerned with the social impact of government on hard working-class lives. He was one of my closest poet friends while I lived in Austin and always invited me to perform in Resistencia events on both sides of the Freeway. Austin is not the same without him.

We have you in our thoughts keep this promise in mind Rev 21:4..

My sympathy to Raul's family.

My heartfelt love and respect to a man who changed my life, and whom I loved deeply.

Everyone who had the honor to have met him was blessed by him, and knew they were in the presence of a very special spirit.

He won't be forgotten.

I spent everyday of my young life with him. He is and will forever be my grandfather. His words and teachings keep me in school and make me continue learning more and more. I will always love and miss him.

Raul, Tap, Autumn Sun, I found myself wondering today what poem Raul is working on about this new experience. I want to read it, I want to hear him read it. But I have to wait. I imagine Floyd Westerman welcoming Raul with a big smile and open arms. Laughing together, kicking back, Floyd strumming his guitar. Maybe Tap would play a few bars of "Georgia" on his sax.

Raul helped save a man's life in the early 80's in WA. That man was Jimi Simmons and he was facing the death...

ANISHINABE proudly describes RAUL SALINAS.

BECAUSE OF OUR CONTINUOUS PAST WE REMAIN IN THE PRESENT.

TEOTL MANITO, PAZ

CLOTILDE REA SOFIKITIS

I had the privilege, the honor of not only meeting you, but of sharing the mic with you...

My poetry is heavily influenced by the Beats, and your jazz infused, kinetic style was so familiar to me, I know you would have fit right in with all the other "angel headed hipsters"

It is a shame that you were called, but I know that somewhere in a small corner of heaven, You, Ricardo, Lalo, and Cesar are all gathered together writing verses that we earth bound poets have yet to...

Hermano, Gracias por your inspiration, for being a great maestro and mentor to la comunidad Chicana/ Mexicana/ Latina. We will remember you always. God bless you.
Si Se Puede! c/s