Moving Memorial at County Commission Meeting

On Tuesday's County Commission meeting, nearly 30 individuals, most of them homeless and formerly homeless, gathered to remember the 38 homeless members of our community who died in the past year.

HHH member Mark Dorsett began by explaining his own story of homelessness and why the group was gathered. He was followed by member Claudia Moses, who read the names of the deceased one by one.

As each name was read, an audience member stood up, holding a sign with the name of the loved one, the date of death, and the words "Homeless No More."

By the time the last name was read, the room was filled with signs and the Commissioners watched with great honor.

Commissioner Roberts responded with gracious words, thanking us for our words and visual representation of the dignity and worth of each individual.

A big thanks to Linda Gurley and Rachel Richardson who created the signs and everyone who came out to support the event.

For video created by the Charlotte Observer of the event, check out: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/420/index.html?media_id=2408436