Seattle Justice Center Leaf Dedication for Daryl Ford, September 24, 2014

September 25, 2014 / No Comments

On Wednesday, September 24, 2014, following a Women in Black vigil, we laid a Leaf of Remembrance for Daryl Ford alongside several others in front of the Seattle Justice Center. His sister Connie remembers him as a gentle man who enjoyed the simple things in life, especially ice cream.

We stood vigil for Mr. Ford earlier this year.

Women in Black standing vigil for Charles Gott while Connie Ford holds her brother’s Leaf.

Gathering together to remember Daryl Ford.

Connie Ford chose the placement of her brother Daryl’s Leaf.

Pastor Kelle Brown of Mary’s Place led the powerful and moving dedication and blessing.

Connie Ford with her brother’s Leaf of Remembrance.

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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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