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Commemorating one of the gravest end-of-life issues our world faces
The National AIDS Memorial Grove commemorates our culture's epic struggle
San Francisco Representative Nancy Pelosi, who famously said in 1987 that she came to Congress to help fight AIDS, was honored in San Francisco in April. She joined the Community Volunteer Workday at the National AIDS Memorial Grove to commemorate … Continue reading
What is a columbarium? An Interview with Emmitt Watson
How the San Francisco Columbarium captures life and death through the cremation urn niche
Emmitt Watson has been the caretaker of the Neptune Society’s San Francisco Columbarium for over 25 years, and has gathered the stories to match the years. He has seen this unique and historic landmark through a dramatic renovation, from a … Continue reading
Compassion & Choices President to Speak in San Francisco
Barbara Coombs Lee will speak at the organization's annual public meeting on May 12th.
Compassion & Choices Northern California is hosting its annual public meeting on Saturday, May 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in San Francisco. Barbara Coombs Lee, president of Compassion & Choices, will be the keynote speaker and will discuss “Liberty on the March: News from the Campaign to Expand End-of-Life Choice.” Continue reading
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Tagged Barbara Coombs Lee, Compassion & Choices, Events, News, Northern California, San Francisco
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“The Bridge” Analyzes Why Suicide Happens by Eric Steel
This exploration of Golden Gate Bridge suicides tackles a difficult subject
When we hear news of a recent suicide, whether near or remote to our own lives, everything in us stops still. We naturally think: “why suicide?” Understanding and examining suicidal tendencies is unquestionably one of the most mysterious, difficult topics … Continue reading
“Ghost Light” by Greg Cummings
Looking at the aftermath of George Moscone's death through the eyes of his child
“Ghost Light,” which just finished its month-long stint at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, explores the murders of Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone by delving into the tremulous relationship between Moscone and his son, Jonathan Moscone. Written by Tony … Continue reading
San Francisco’s Vigil for the Homeless Dead
The city honors the lives and deaths of an oft-overlooked population.
For over twenty years, a Vigil for the Homeless Dead has been organized each year during the holiday season across the street from San Francisco’s City Hall. This special celebration is a time for people to gather and honor those … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas and holiday season, Death, Memorial, San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, Vigil
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