Mykah Dash

Who is Mykah Dash and why are we writing about him?

This is a very compelling story - and I could not add it to the previous post.  There are times, which leave a mark in our lives and this such a moment.  At our stores we connect with our customers and through beading are able to guide through rough times as well as good.

Mykah Dash was Mrs. Dash's son.  Mrs. Dash is a wonderful customer at our Sherman Oaks location. 
About a year ago, Mykah, a professional climber, was climbing Mt. Edgar in China.  He, along with two other men, broke away from a group and climbed uncharted territory on that mountain.  It was what they came to do and to test new climbing equipment. An avalanche surprised the three men and ended their lives.  Only two bodies were recently recovered and Mykah's body is remaining undiscovered at Mt. Edgar.  Mrs. Dash has recalled all rescue missions and a ceremony was held in China on behalf of these three men.  During the ceremony, a young Chinese man, left his post and crossed in front of the State Department and military to run to Mrs. Dash and repeated:" Mykah's Mom- I am sorry" over and over.  He was part of the rescue team which  frantically searched for the bodies.  This man was filled with such sorrow for Mrs. Dash - that he was not able to return her son to her.
So, why AM I telling you this story?  Today, Mrs. Dash came in and asked for American made beads.  Upon us asking and suggesting other beads she explained.  Climbers often wear necklaces and on it they wear 'memories' of their climbs and moments in life.  Mrs. Dash will send our American beads to the search crews at Mt. Edgar who diligently searched that mountain for the three climbers.  The American beads will represent Mykah who is now a part of Mt. Edgar in China.  It is a thank you for all their efforts.  Our little beads send an amazing message of gratitude to the rescue teams in China.

Beads do not have to be items that just fit together in a necklace or bracelet.  They can speak for us, express our feelings and emotions.  Beads can compose a gift that speaks for us and can provide long lasting memories.

We thank Mrs. Dash for sharing her story with us and our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of these three young men who lost their lives at Mt. Edgar in China a year ago.