Paul "Pablo" “Tin Cup” Flores
- Last miner, First caretaker
On September 5th, 2004, Friends of Opal Creek mourned the passing of our long-time friend, dedicated employee, and inspiring mentor, Paul Flores.
Known to many as “Pablo” and a few as “Tin Cup”, Paul dedicated much of his life to Jawbone Flats, both as miner for Shiny Rock Mining Co. and caretaker for FOOC.
A memorial service was held in his beloved Jawbone Flats on Sunday, September 12th.Friends and family from all over the country gathered to share tears, stories and laughs, all reminiscent of Pablo. The service was led by Calvin Hecocta, spiritual leader and long- time friend of Opal Creek.
In the weeks preceding his passing, Paul wrote the following tune, and played it for the staff in Jawbone Flats:
….You don't know why I want to
visit the trees
You don't know why I need to go
up and be free
You don't know what I feel
when I see what I see
You don't know why I like these
big g*!?dam trees
Take me home to Jawbone
When I die bury me here
Where men are men
And the women are welcome
Take me home to Jawbone
In loving memory, Paul Flores–
July 28th, 1950—Sept. 5th, 2004
From the Fall 2004 Opal Creek Newsletter
I miss you amigo.
I'm walkin,
walkin' down the road with you
...I'm pleased to have made your acquaintance,
I know we'll see each other soon...
... we'll stop by the river,
and maybe smoke a bowl...
... take a dip and perhaps
sing a song or two...
... the dogs will start barking,
howling outa tune...
... kinda like the times
when I use'ta sing with you.
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