I have always admired Queen Latifah for many reasons, but none more than when her beloved Brother, Lance moved to Heaven at age 24 (1992). I “watched” as she walked her journey of grief with her usual strength, pride and grace. Her connection to “Winki” as she lovingly referred to Lance somehow made me feel silently bonded to her, because, I too had my own special brotherly connection to draw the similar JOY from. I continue to draw strength from other sisters who have learned to move forward in healthy grounding ways.
Dana (Q.L) Celebrates Lance in many public ways and I am positive, so many private ways. I trust she knows Lance walks right along side of her at all times, for Always. The following are a few ways she Celebrates and honors Lance.
* She co-chairs the educational foundation her mother set up… The Lancelot H. Owens Foundation
* She wrote a song called “Winki’s Theme” (on Black Reign)
* She had Lance’s motorcycle key dipped in gold and wears around her neck.
* She is open about the fact that she sits at his gravesite and cries, laughs, prays
and leaves feeling so much better.
A brother is a friend provided by nature. ~ Legouve Pere
