I was actually looking forward to this days events. Besides the basic reason that the whole community comes together to physically be united, other than "helping", "fixing", or "organizing." Although, there is some of that here, to be sure. It also serves as a reminder that all of us are mortal. That death puts all of us at the same level, which is good. Probably the best way to put us all at the same level.
I will be adding photos and video soon.
Video: www.youtube.com/csrminnesota
Photo's: www.flickr.com/csrmpls
Video: www.youtube.com/csrminnesota
Photo's: www.flickr.com/csrmpls
*Notice the vocals drops off when the drumming gets louder, then picks up when the drumming softens. A function of the audio feature of the camera.
These are human lives that can help us re-evaluate our own lives. Some of us already have, deeply. Some have in a limited way, some have yet to do so at all.
I do not pity those that we memorialize. I ask who were they, what did they do? Ultimately, what can I learn from their life, their successes, and their mistakes.
I don't think I knew any of them, but believe they'd want to be remembered.
Just like I would.
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