Leaf Dedications in Pioneer Square, October 10, 2012

October 11, 2012 / No Comments

On Wednesday, October 10th, we dedicated forty leaves at Compass Center, Real Change, and DESC. These are photos from those dedication ceremonies.

Dedicating Leaves outside Compass Center.

Pastor Linda Smith leading us in the dedication at Compass Center.

Tim Harris speaking at dedication at Real Change office.

Marcia McLaughlin leading dedication at DESC.

Stories being told about those who died.

A few of the Leaves we dedicated in Pioneer Square.

Gathering for the reception in the Morrison.

Enjoying food and telling stories at the reception.

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These Leaves of Remembrance bear witness: The sorrows and struggles of people living without a home are not nothing. There is courage here, and community, and hope. And all too often there is death at a young age, grief for family and friends who will never forget comrades they loved. Now these Leaves say “Our city must not forget!” Those who pass by are called by these names to remembrance, to compassion, and to action. They cry out for justice, for shelter and safety.

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