Memorializing San Francisco’s Homeless

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Rev. Lyle Beckman and other faith leaders prepare for the memorial. Photo by Laura Flynn/KALW Crosscurrents

By Laura Flynn, KALW Crosscurrents

About a 100 people have gathered in a circle at Civic Center Plaza, a park at the footsteps of S.F. City Hall. Holding lit candles, the crowd huddles closely together.

“Good evening, and welcome everyone on this rather somber occasion,” said Rev. Lyle Beckman of San Francisco Night Ministry.

“May this be an opportunity to open our minds and our hearts and help to find ways to bring people into a safer place and care much better for those who are our sisters and brothers,”  Beckman continued.

Read the complete story at KALW Crosscurrents. 
 

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