What This City Will Do For You
View of the Mitchell Park gazebo, decorated after the vigil.
Organizers hang one of the signs decorating the gazebo.
Close-up: an anonymous hand places a lego figure by a row of candles labeled with the names of other deceased. Kevin was remembered for his fondness of Legos, and was celebrated here with his joy of uniuqe figurines.
Community organizer Michelle speaks to the attendees about Kevin's life and legacy, lamenting both city and public neglect of their unhoused neighbors.
Lining up to place a lego figure, a community member reflects on the line of candles covering the width of the table.
Shadows lamenting the occasion.
A community member stands, forlorn, observing the altar.
Further decoration of the gazebo. In San Luis Obispo, the number of dead continues to climb.
The vigil wraps to a close as attendees are invited to light a candle and place a lego figurine in memory of the deceased. Uncertainty hangs in the night.
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