#memorials

#memorials

The recent tragedy at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver led to the tragic loss of eleven lives, prompting the community to unite in mourning and remembrance.

Farrah Fawcett's grave was unmarked with dates until 2023, when her partner Ryan O'Neal's details were added, against her friends' wishes.

Participants used round gourds to navigate during a regatta festival, celebrating the Gungu people's naval strength, which has a 200-year tradition.

The 2020 axe attack outside Charlie Hebdo's former offices was a chilling reminder of the 2015 massacre, highlighting ongoing issues of radicalization and violence in France.

"I feel happy with making the plaques," says Lindezey. "I roll the clay on to the mould, paint it white, then I put the letters on it. I like showing them in exhibitions, in Blackburn and London." His enthusiasm for the creative process and sharing his work reflects the deep connection he has with his memories expressed through art.

"On a Sunday morning, when our family were all laughing together, suddenly disaster struck and everything was gone. I can't describe it with words." - Hasnawati, reflecting on the tragedy that obliterated families and communities.

In 1945, Boston University President Daniel L. Marsh honored 223 students and alumni who lost their lives in WWII, stating they died for democracy, religious freedom, and freedom of speech."

Arlington National Cemetery evokes a sense of peace, housing revered figures such as JFK and influential individuals from diverse backgrounds, symbolizing shared sacrifice and history.