Homeless Remembrance Project

Women in Black is adding another Dedication--to Mark Morin--at our Women in Black vigil, noon to 1 PM this Wednesday (7/15) on the steps of City Hall (4th/James). Mark was born in Seattle and raised in Ballard by parents who adopted him as an infant. He was a remarkable man, and a friend to all who lived on the streets of Ballard. He will be remembered for his giant heart by the many folks he helped and encouraged over the years. Photo by Seattle Stories

A small but mighty group stood vigil yesterday, holding up 24 names of beloved sisters and brothers who died without shelter. In truth, it's hard to be so few remembering so many. We were blessed to be joined by relatives of Jonathan Gause. After the vigil WHEEL Trinity Shelter held an informal memorial service for Sandra "Sandy" Reyes, to whom the vigil was dedicated. We're especially grateful to Pastor Pat Simpson for her faithful witness and facilitation of the pastoral needs of our community.

Our thanks to all who joined today’s WHEEL Women in Black Vigil for 15 Beloved Community members who died recently. We're especially grateful to participants of our own SHARE/WHEEL Tent City3 for standing with us. Tent City3 is moving from King County Wastewater Treatment Division land at 2720 S. Hanford to University Congregational United Church of Christ (45th/15th NE) NEXT TUESDAY, MAY 26th!! Help is needed, ESPECIALLY at the S. Hanford site, all day! Move day food (snacks, breakfast and lunch) would be welcome! Also needed are blankets, tarps, & tents. Gratitude for your solidarity and support!

Don Lowe was a Renaissance man. He had a mathematics degree from Cal Polytech, worked for Timberland Library System and DSHS, and studied philosophy, astrology, and classic literature, amassing a collection of thousands of books that he spent the end of his life donating to local schools. He also made a point of keeping up on current affairs, and was active in the peace movement.

Don sold Real Change at the Columbia City PCC, where he met a circle of friends who helped him move from the streets to permanent housing, and then created the backyard shelter he's pictured in here. Dedicating a Leaf of Remembrance there in Don's honor was one of the highlights of last summer's Leaflaying season.

You can learn more about Don's life and share your memories of him by clicking the link below. His is our May Featured Leaf! We're currently planning this year's Leaf Dedications, and will keep you posted on this page.

https://fallenleaves.org/don-lowe-1948-2025-2/