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Francisco “Frank” Granado, 1960—2014
From Frank’s friend Tarja: Frank was born 12/12/1960, in Texas. He was homeless at the time of his death on 4/11/2014. After living in several cities and states across US Frank came to Seattle in early 2002, staying first at a downtown shelter. We have been friends ever since. He straightened his life around and got a good job and housing. He was a respectful, very compassionate, generous, funny, loving and caring man, with a great sense of humor. He could make everybody laugh so easily. He was constantly helping anybody in need, sharing from his possessions, giving a shirt from his back, money from his wallet. Cutting older people’s grass,…
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New Leaves at DESC June 5, 2018
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Volunteers Needed
Since 2003, the Homeless Remembrance Project – a collaborative effort of homeless women, faith community leaders, designers, artists, social service providers and other friends – has worked to create places of hope, heading, and beauty to honor and remember homeless people who’ve died in King County. Our committee designed, developed and now maintains the only permanent public memorial for homeless people anywhere in the world. http://homelessremembrance.org/. Our concept is twofold: The Tree of Life sculpture and community gathering place, in Victor Steinbrueck Park (north of Pike Place Market) Leaves of Remembrance on Seattle sidewalks bear the names of those who have died, and at the site: www.fallenleaves.org we share their…
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Photos of Solstice Vigil December 21, 2017
On December 21st, the longest night of the year, WHEEL/Women in Black held our annual Winter Solstice Vigil, reckoning with the 90 homeless people who’ve died outside or by violence so far this year. In the midst of this grief, our hearts were warmed by the huge community turnout—thank you!
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Solstice Candlelight Vigil December 21, 2017
Click to View the Promotional Poster for the Solstice Candlelight Vigil Click to View the 2017 Women in Black Outdoor/Violent Homeless List-of-the-Dead Please join WHEEL/Women in Black at the Homeless Remembrance Project’s Tree of Life (Victor Steinbrueck Park, north of Pike Place Market) at sunset – 4:20 PM – on Thursday, Decembers 21st. We will be honoring all homeless people who’ve died outside or by violence this year in King County–at least 88 already; a shattering record. After a brief ritual at the Tree of Life, we will silently walk through the Market to Westlake Park (4th/Pine) where we will stand a Silent Vigil from 5 – 6 PM. After…
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Ruanda “Country” Morrison, 1960—2017
Ruanda Morrison was a poet, a singer, an artist, and a passionate advocate for homeless people — for social justice for all people.
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Francine Hobgood, 1961—2016
Francine’s Leaf is at Angeline’s. If you have photos or memories of Francine, please post a comment.
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Lizzie Bynum, 1982—2014
From Lizzie’s Obituary: “Lizzie Katrina Alberta Bynum, age 32, passed away at home on Thursday, July 24, 2014 in Seattle, WA. Lizzie was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia “Patty” (née Wright) Betts. Lizzie is survived by her father James Bynum, Sr. of Greenville, MS; her older sisters, Valerie Morris of Florida, Shawn Bynum-Coleman of Florida, Belinda Bynum Green of Florida, Regina Bynum of Floridia, and Mildred “Mia” Gorman of Los Angeles, CA; and her brother, James “J.J.” Bynum, Jr. of Everett Washington.” Lizzie’s Leaf is at Angeline’s. If you have photos or memories of Lizzie, please post a comment. Featured Leaf July 2023
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Trina Bolar, 1961-2016
For more information on Trina, see the Seattle Times and KIRO 7 articles. Trina’s Leaf is at Angeline’s. If you have photos or memories of Trina, please post a comment.
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Leaf Dedication at Angeline’s September 28
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Lonnie Nelson, 1932—2014
Madelon Sue “Lonnie” Nelson was a Seattle labor activist, published poet, and longtime Communist Party member active in campaigns for nuclear disarmament, Native American rights, and police accountability. Lonnie had her own ‘hard times’ in the past (that she never discussed in detail). This made her fit right in wherever she went, with people of all backgrounds and circumstances. Lonnie contributed poems to WHEEL chapbooks, one of which is in the WHEEL anthology “Beloved Community: A Sisterhood of Homeless Women in Poetry.” Lonnie also published a book of her poetry: What Keeps Us Going On Lonnie’s obituary at People’s World Lonnie’s Leaf is located at the Seattle Central Library. If…
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Jon Stuart “Stu” Wright, 1962—2013
Stu was in SHARE for many years and also in SHARE2, a housing-for-work program. Friends from SHARE and SHARE2 found Stu to be a great person, friendly and well-loved in the community. He spoke highly of his friends and family and was an avid lover of 80’s music. Those who knew him saw him transition out of his quiet shell into someone totally positive and outspoken. Everyone in the SHARE community loved him, and still miss him dearly. “I hope that Stu is looking over us knowing this Leaf is for him.” Stu’s leaf is located at the Seattle Central Library, on the 4th Avenue side. If you have photos or…
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Wes Singletary III, 1970—2009
Wes was known and loved in the SHARE community. The SHARE Power Lunch requested a Leaf of Remembrance for him, to be placed at the Seattle Central Library because, as his friend Lantz Rowland said, “I STILL look for him there every time I go there.” Wes was an accomplished cook, and loved books and acting. He faithfully prepared food for the SHARE Power Lunch for many, many months, and made a point of making chef-quality meals for his compatriots. One of his specialties was chicken almondine. Wes died by suicide June 2009 from Aurora Bridge. If you have photos or memories of Wes, please comment.
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David Patterson, 1950—2015
From Homeless Remembrance Project Committee member Colette: “David recently passed away after a long battle with heart failure. I sadly did not get to know him well, but his medical team at Pioneer Square Clinic and Harborview Medical Center speak very highly of him. He loved to read, and would go to the library daily as part of his morning routine.” David’s Leaf is located at the Seattle Central Library, on the 4th Avenue side. If you have photos or memories of David, please comment.
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Eric Hovey, 1954—2015
Eric occasionally stayed at St. Martin de Porres shelter. Friends said “he was a library-loving person.” Eric’s leaf is located at the Seattle Central Library. If you have photos or memories of Eric, please comment.
