teenLook #3 - August 2019 - Ethan Atwood
Cool and laid back is the best way to describe legend and icon, James Dean. This inspired shoot and gives a bit of history of the star.
Cool and laid back is the best way to describe legend and icon, James Dean. This inspired shoot and gives a bit of history of the star.
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A few words from the assistant<br />
marketing and managing editor<br />
I am beyond excited to officially be a part of<br />
<strong>teenLook</strong>! When I first met James and heard about<br />
the adventure he was about to embark on, I knew I<br />
had to be involved somehow.<br />
Luis "Lou" Alvarez<br />
NYPD - First Responder<br />
"We were told the air was<br />
safe down there and it<br />
wasn't. But you know what,<br />
that doesn't matter. Because<br />
we would have went in anyway.<br />
Because that's what we<br />
do. It's not a job for us. It's a<br />
calling."<br />
With the 18'th anniversary of the<br />
9/11 terror attacks coming up<br />
next month, I want to take a moment<br />
to reflect on the passing of<br />
a fighter and warrior who left us<br />
June 29, <strong>2019</strong>. Luis Alvarez was<br />
one of the many first responders<br />
at ground zero when the twin<br />
towers fell Sept. 11, 2001.<br />
He is one of the 50,000+ people<br />
suffering from 9/11 related cancer<br />
and fought until his death to help<br />
ensure all first responders affected<br />
would be taken care of. Their<br />
work that day and for the many<br />
weeks spent thereafter, searching<br />
for survivors in one of the most<br />
devastating terror attacks,<br />
now taking its toll on them all<br />
these years later.<br />
Cancer knows no borders.<br />
Many of us in every part of this<br />
world, know someone suffering<br />
from this terrible disease. My<br />
step-father, who was diagnosed<br />
with mesothelioma a year and<br />
a half ago, is fighting his battle<br />
against it. Seeing the world he<br />
lives in shrinking around him<br />
and my mom, is heartbreaking.<br />
They loved to camp and were out<br />
several times a year, but earlier<br />
this year, they sold the truck and<br />
RV, knowing it would not be possible<br />
to go out again. Their daily<br />
routines and activities are becoming<br />
less frequent as the pain takes<br />
over. Our recent trip last week<br />
was tough on all of us, as I know<br />
this will be the last time he will<br />
spend with his granddaughters.<br />
Many people put their lives at risk<br />
every day to help others around<br />
them. They are first responders.<br />
My brother is a paramedic and<br />
fights every shift to save lives. My<br />
wife is a nurse and does her part<br />
to improve the quality of life for<br />
others.<br />
You may know some that are<br />
close to you or maybe they are<br />
complete strangers that you see<br />
rushing to an emergency. For<br />
Luis, his fight was to help safeguard<br />
the quality of care to those<br />
that helped alongside him during<br />
the recovery of the 9/11 terror<br />
attacks. He raised his voice to<br />
congress to be heard up to the last<br />
couple of weeks before his death.<br />
Ensuring that the financial aid<br />
would be given to those affected<br />
by 9/11 related cancer.<br />
Our hearts and prayers go<br />
out to all fighting the fight<br />
that is their calling.<br />
It all started with an interview. James wanted to<br />
feature a story about me and my career as a teen<br />
model; my experience of it and how it has now led<br />
me here. We are two creatives on one platform!<br />
Our visions for this magazine align so well! We are<br />
all about showcasing the incredible teen talent<br />
that we have surrounding us! We want all forms of<br />
teen talent to be featured and provide a beautiful<br />
platform to do so. Putting a spotlight on our fantastic<br />
local talent here in Canada is so important to us,<br />
but also it is equally essential for us to showcase<br />
international teens.<br />
We want to show teens<br />
around the world, the<br />
different cultures and<br />
ethnicities that are<br />
doing what we all love<br />
in their own heritage.<br />
Our goal for the<br />
magazine is to continue<br />
to showcase the stars<br />
of our future, provide<br />
inspiration and motivation<br />
on creative teen talent!<br />
We hope you love what<br />
we have done thus far<br />
and we are so excited<br />
to support and connect<br />
with people from all over<br />
the world! Keep the<br />
submissions coming in,<br />
tell your friends and let’s<br />
show off you astounding<br />
teens!<br />
Xo. Dara Eckel<br />
PHOTO/ CHRISTINE MAIN<br />
In memory of Luis Alvarez 1966 - June 29, <strong>2019</strong><br />
10 teenlook.ca | issue <strong>#3</strong>
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