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Bobby Gaytan’s “Flowers for JJ” mural honoring Boise community leader JJ Saldaña, in downtown Boise, Idaho, August 29, 2024.
I am excited to share my recent mural called “Flowers for JJ”. It is located in downtown Boise, Idaho, 702 Capital St. JJ Saldaña was my friend and an Idaho community leader that passed away a year ago unexpectedly. I depicted him as a superhero because that is what he was. His super powers were to give people their flowers. JJ made you feel special and he leveraged his high profile connections to help the community he served. He believed in everyone’s potential and made everyone feel important. His vision was to uplift the Hispanic community in a positive way and he carried himself with pride and dignity. JJ passed away before we could give him his flowers. We assume JJ knew what he meant to us but this mural is a reminder to let your special person know how much you care for them. Give people their flowers while they can still smell them. A special thank you to my team, Irene, Antonio, Rebecca, Stephanie, Lianna, Stephanie J, Jennifer, Danny, Wytske, the city of Boise and everyone that helped with this project. Thank to JJ’s family for the support. Hope this space brings visitors hope and inspiration.
Boise community leader JJ Saldaña died in his sleep September 22, 2024.
I am excited to share my recent mural called “Flowers for JJ”. It is located in downtown Boise, Idaho, 702 Capital St. JJ Saldaña was my friend and an Idaho community leader that passed away a year ago unexpectedly. I depicted him as a superhero because that is what he was. His super powers were to give people their flowers. JJ made you feel special and he leveraged his high profile connections to help the community he served. He believed in everyone’s potential and made everyone feel important. His vision was to uplift the Hispanic community in a positive way and he carried himself with pride and dignity. JJ passed away before we could give him his flowers. We assume JJ knew what he meant to us but this mural is a reminder to let your special person know how much you care for them. Give people their flowers while they can still smell them. A special thank you to my team, Irene, Antonio, Rebecca, Stephanie, Lianna, Stephanie J, Jennifer, Danny, Wytske, the city of Boise and everyone that helped with this project. Thank to JJ’s family for the support. Hope this space brings visitors hope and inspiration.
Boise community leader JJ Saldaña died in his sleep September 22, 2024.
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- (C) 2024 Gregg Mizuta
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- Gregg Mizuta
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- Bobby Gaytan - JJ Saldana
