Born 12/11/40. Thor’s Leaf is at Ballard Library. If you have photos or memories of Thor, please post a comment.

Born 8/23/88—Died 3/12/19.   Beloved in Ballard, he was a musical fellow, whose nickname was “Kurt Cobain.” Ryan’s Leaf is at Ballard Library.  If you have photos or memories of Ryan, please post a comment.

Tommy’s Leaf is at Ballard Library, with that of his brother, James “Jimbo” Robinson. If you have photos or memories of Tommy, please post a comment.

Jimbo’s  Leaf is at Ballard Library.  His daughter was at Ballard Library for the dedication of his Leaf and that of his brother, Walter “Tommy” Robinson.  Jimbo was beloved in Ballard; he occasionally went to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.  If you have photos or memories of Jimbo, please post a comment.

Born 9/8/86–Died January 2018 at Shilshole. Women in Black stood vigil for Aaron. Friends placed a heart-shaped marker for him near Ballard Commons in Spring 2019. Aaron’s Leaf is at Ballard Library. If you have photos or memories of Aaron, please post a comment.

Mark’s Leaf is at Ballard Library. If you have photos or memories of Mark, please post a comment.

Taylor was the informal “Head Chef” at Mary’s Place Day Center for many a year.  Her Leaf is at Mary’s Place. If you have photos or memories of Taylor, please share them by posting a comment.

Sue was a powerful presence in the homeless women’s community, and a strong and gifted leader in WHEEL.  Her Leaf is at Mary’s Place. If you have photos or memories of Sue, please share them by posting a comment.

Jacqueline’s Leaf is at Mary’s Place. If you have photos or memories of Jacqueline, please share them by posting a comment.

Rose’s Leaf is at Mary’s Place. If you have photos or memories of Rose, please share them by posting a comment.

Anita’s Leaf is at Mary’s Place. If you have photos or memories of Anita, please share them by posting a comment.

John (also known as Akasha/Akacia/Taz) overcame life-long challenges with mental illness and stress to be a supportive leader in a tree-sitter community that successfully protected ancient forests in California and Oregon. Yet again facing impending homelessness on Seattle streets he died by suicide on January 11, 2009. His Leaf is at All Pilgrims Church, in his old stomping grounds of Capitol Hill.  If you have photos or memories of him, please post a comment.

From a staffperson at the Compass Housing Alliance Pioneer Square Men’s program: “Samuel was kind, thoughtful, enlightened, and strong.” Samuel’s Leaf is at Compass Center. If you have photos or memories of Samuel, please post a comment.

From his cousin Sylvana: “Jacob should be remembered for his humor, nomadic spirit, and love and loyalty to his family.” Jacob’s Leaf is at Compass Center. If you have photos or memories of Jacob, please post a comment.