OUR SAN FRANCISCO - ELECTED PUBLIC DEFENDER JEFF ADACHI IS NO MORE - HE PASSED AWAY TO THE OTHER SIDE - REST IN PEACE.

My very good friend Jeff Adachi -

he left a legacy and we will not forget him - ever.

Jeff was one of a kind

a warrior who stood by those

that needed help most

no case was difficult - no case turned away

he heard you - discerned

 then, just like a spark 

he promised help and delivered.

Jeff was our dear and beloved 

Public Defender - he was elected not selected

 the corrupt " MACHINE" could not bully him

we worked in the trenches for over 35 years

so many cases - some one of a kind -

with Matt Gonzalez and others

he put a team and brought about victories.

Jeff was proud of his Japanese culture and descent

he loved to help those in dire straits 

people of color - more Blacks and Latinos
he created opportunity for Asian artists
in doing so brought all to par - diversity

he understood disparity - but more equity

you had just to send him an email 

he assigned a Public Defender

 just like that - we worked the case

 brought about success - again and again and again

There was a time 

when some did not want him to be the Public Defender

he had to pull some singular resources and fight an election

we stood by him and we won

John Burton had to lick his chops

he never, ever expected the fight we put on

victory was ours - because Jeff's heart  - was in the right place

We celebrated the victory

An armored van arrived at the steps

of City Hall - complete with a trunk of fake dollars

bearing the face of John Burton
the fake dollar bills - strewn on the ground

the hundreds that gathered 

were given a card - a telephone number

 how to reach our one of a kind elected Public Defender

in times of need

on that day we hired a band - that entertained us all

our job knew no bounds -  as we recall those times

we feel good  - even as we journey on this Earth
so many comrades passing - more leaving a legacy






Blue Panel Report


We would like to see a smooth transition
leadership transferred smoothly - 
those that have represented - those that work hard to achieve
one of a kind justice and fair play -  "ricochet"
the rogue SF Police Officers brought to justice
the Bail Bond Mafia Operations 
stalled for deferred maintenance 
no innocent person should be incarcerated
for lack of having the ability to provide some bond
Jeff Adachi saw through the mess - it is catching on
Nationwide - no prolonged stay in dirty quarters
hanging with thugs and extended woes






S t r e n g t h

Jeff Adachi was a  NO nonsense man

he understood pain - trials and tribulations

the "incarceration " of Japanese descent
hard work, dedication, and focus of mind

during World War II - the discrimination his people

We fought for San Francisco and Sanctuary City

we fought hard for rights for the LGBTQ and more

we fought for those falsely charged
the many cases rogue law enforcement
shoot first and ask question latter - pathetic
we questioned " implicit bias " and taser tactics
implementation of sensibilities - for those challenged 

so many cases - he and his team won them all






Majeid Crawford and Jeff Adachi

San Francisco is one the few cities

that has an " elected " Public Defender

Jeff would hold an annual public forum to access the work

of the Public Defender and cases of all kind
on Grove Street - the Main Library -

one of kind experts on crime, restitution, case management

restorative justice - I faithfully attended the few
forums I could attend - and in doing saw first hand

 Jeff representing those in need - better representation
for those that need help - when all forsook them 

Jeff -  dug deep in his pocket to offer succor and solace

he was a saint - he worked hard - and played hard
stellar tenacity and fortitude





His love for youth
knew no bounds - God bless him 
all his loved ones.

He read my blog - and knew my heart

he never ever mentioned my articles in particular

 chose to address the topic in general 

gently suggesting to me - the pros and cons

I kept quiet and listened - sometimes his eyes moistened

the pain was too much to bear
when you speak Truth to Power 
there should be NO - fear

Jeff knew how to get to me - and I always  appreciated 

the way - he got to my heart

Love, peace, harmony

Some of us who knew Jeff Adachi very well 

will miss him - Jeff will be difficult to replace

they do not make such human beings anymore

times have changed - today's justice is just  "his"

money, more "dark money" - all sorts of ploys

we now have to gather our wits 

and figure out - how best to make good things happen

his love for the indigent, speaking forthright
 to gang members  - and those in need of fair play

helping those on parole -  making his philosophy clear
he took me to his office -  from time to time -
to hear first hand - the issue at hand - understand the situation
at ground zero - he was our proven hero

 heard the case brought to him first hand - for adjudication

when I called on him - never once - did he say  "NO"

God calls those early - especially those He loves

we will pray for Jeff - his family more his wife and daughter
for the many whose heart is heavy
they can no longer in with trust fall on

life is for the living - not the living dead

Jeff Adachi led a full life - more a vigorous life
he was content with his work - he did his best to serve all in humility - and took on those that exhibited vanity 

his tenacity and fortitude was exemplary

On issues that mattered - he fought a good fight

when Jeff asked for help - he justified why he needed the help

again and again when City Hall was narrowed minded, petty
City Hall with a proven tunnel vision - could never see light
at the end of the tunnel - got stuck with blind confusion
nothing much has changed - will there ever be a Jeff Adachi?
We need one more today
  with the mess in the White House 

To Jeff Adachi I say -  " Domo Arigato "

You left a legacy - we will remember you forever.

Warrior


There are many calling me and asking me 
how did he pass away - it does not matter
when our time comes - it is not our purpose to question
it is our time - to ponder deep - and ask the question
how did this woman - this man act on this Earth
for sure Jeff Adachi's actions speak for itself


My friends my heart is heavy - and I must weep and more
go through the motions - you fought a good fight -
you brought about justice - when most others
looked the other way - so many cases - so many unique cases
life is for the living not the living dead


In time - those that did not think deep enough will realize
there comes a person - one of a kind - to serve humankind
that was you Jeff - my good, kind, wise man
but more my very, very good friend.

Francisco Da Costa

February 23, 2019

  

An earlier article BMagic and Jeff Adachi :

http://www.franciscodacosta.com/articles/bayview094.html


From an earlier time too - we supported Jeff Adachi:

http://www.franciscodacosta.com/articles/adachi.html


Hear Jeff's voice as he defend a case - calm and recollected -
and even though the case was convoluted - he won the case -
with the help of Matt Gonzales :

http://www.ktvu.com/news/san-francisco-public-defender-jeff-adachi-dead-at-59