This memorial to the 500 Chicagoans who have died by violent means so far this year stands at the lake end of Lunt St. Each star bears the name of one person who did not survive the year; the six-pointed stars are designed to look like the stars on the city flag of Chicago. Occupy Rogers Park and the Overpass Light Brigade put together a memorial service last evening to remind us of how pervasive--how epidemic--violence is in our city and our nation. I wasn't able to attend last evening but was glad that i could at least get a look at this beautiful and sad reminder today.
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