In 1975, JDarrell Kirkley founded JDK Communications for the purpose of producing & directing corporate films and video shows. www.jdkcom.com
Mr. Kirkley is a holder of two U.S. Patents (1982) for his invention of the "Safety Light" for runners and joggers. His painting “A Tribute to the Survivors of 9-11”, was presented to New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg at Gracie Mansion in 2002 by the city of Dallas. Due to a family tragedy, Mr. Kirkley writes poetry to help cope with grief and with the healing process. He has had two poems published on www.redriverreview.com and five poems published on the Masonic Poets Society, www.mpoets.org. As a member of DPC, he has been the Graphics Editor of the past six Illya's Honey books.
Kirkley is a 32Degree Scottish Rite Mason and a Past Master of Highland Park Lodge #1150 in Dallas. www.highlandparklodge.org Also he is a member of the Grand Lodge of Texas.
With his wife, Judy, he has recently published "From Under the Bridges of America", an anthology book of poetry about homelessness with contributions from 70 talented poets from across the Country, for the purpose of raising funds for homeless facilities.
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