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Vancouver to Honor Homeless Community Members in Memorial Ceremony
The annual Homeless Persons Memorial Day event will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in downtown Vancouver, aiming to remember the 53 homeless individuals who passed away this year, a notable increase from the previous year. The event includes a candlelight vigil where names of the deceased will be read aloud, a bell tolling for each individual, and a communal gathering for refreshments and fellowship. It highlights the harsh reality of outdoor living conditions and serves as a call to action for community-wide efforts towards providing stable housing for everyone. The ceremony, also livestreamed for remote attendees, underscores the importance of acknowledging and remembering those who lived and died without shelter.