Happy 27th Birthday, Raven

From the moment you came into this world, I knew you weren’t just here to live—you were here to rise. Even as a little boy, there was a strength in your eyes, a storm inside your spirit that set you apart. You’ve always carried something powerful within you—courage, intelligence, resilience—and I have spent every day of your life proud to be the man who gets to call you my son.

We have walked through so many chapters together—Japan mornings, Brisbane nights, music blasting in the car, throwing axes like warriors, laughing through games of poker, and sharing truths over drinks not as just father and son, but as two men who trust each other completely.

And now, at 27, you stand on the edge of a new horizon. This song isn’t just a birthday gift—it’s a message for your life.

Every challenge you face is not a sign of weakness—it is proof that destiny believes you are strong enough to rise above it.
失敗は成功のもと — Failure is not the end. It is the foundation of your success.

You are not behind. You are not lost. You are becoming. Every lesson, every setback, every long night of work and study is forging you into the man you were always meant to be. Not just a worker, not just a dreamer—but a leader, a creator, a protector of others. A master thinker with the capacity to build entire futures.

And through all of it—every chapter, every victory, every storm—you will never be alone.

Because I am your father. And that means no matter how many years pass, no matter what city you’re in, no matter how high you fly or how far you go—I will always be here. In your corner. In your heart. At your side. Proud of you beyond words.

This song is your anthem. This website is your shrine of power. This moment is the marking of your rise.

Happy Birthday, Raven.
Spread your wings. Strike the sky.
Your story is only just beginning—and I will be with you for every step of the journey.

I love you. Always.
— Dad