Seattle Justice Center Vigil & Leaf Dedication September 11, 2013

September 16, 2013 / No Comments

Wednesday, September 11, 2013, the Homeless Remembrance Project dedicated four new Leaves at the Seattle Justice Center, after a Women in Black vigil for nine recent homeless deaths.

Pastor Linda Smith of the Church of Mary Magdalene led the dedication ceremony

BriiodHagan remembers Vern Lindsay — People shared memories

Brigid Hagan placing Vern Lindsay's Leaf — Each Leaf was placed by someone with special memories

Leaf of Remembrance for Kathryn Blair — A Leaf for Kathy Blair

Leaf of Remembrance for Jeanine Whorton — A Leaf for Jeanine Whorton

Leaf of Remembrance for Vern Lindsay — A Leaf for Vern Lindsay

Leaf of Remembrance for Michael Lindsay's dog, Bear — A Leaf placed beside Michael Lindsay for his dog Bear, who was killed in the same hit-and-run that took Michael.

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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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