There were about two dozen people gathered at the historic Cheyenne Depot Plaza at noon for the brief memorial service honoring all of the homeless people that died over the past year. The first names of seven individuals were read by Pastor Rick Veit, and then he rang a bell after each name was called. Finally, the bell rang an eighth time for any of the deceased homeless of which we were unaware of their passing.
The brief ceremony was a solemn reminder of the dire circumstances that many people experience. It was thirty degrees outside with a 16 mph wind making it feel like nineteen degrees. I have stood out there for this service in much colder conditions. However, by the time I walked back to the office today (six blocks) after attending the service I was quite chilled. I was bundled up and only in the cold for thirty minutes. How would I make it if I had no shelter at all?
The brief ceremony was a solemn reminder of the dire circumstances that many people experience. It was thirty degrees outside with a 16 mph wind making it feel like nineteen degrees. I have stood out there for this service in much colder conditions. However, by the time I walked back to the office today (six blocks) after attending the service I was quite chilled. I was bundled up and only in the cold for thirty minutes. How would I make it if I had no shelter at all?
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