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21-MAY-2005

May 21

Spent a fair amount of the day at the 24 hour Relay for Life (American Cancer Society fundraiser). It was joyous to see the surviors walk/ride the first lap, to see the children entertain and be entertained, to see old friends greet each other in the celebration of life.
Tonight was a little different story. Far far too many luminerias were lit, under the full moon, while a mournful "Walk On" was sung and the thousands of people walking fell silent. If the morning was a celebration of life, the night brought rememberances and silence except for the sounds of people's footsteps, walking on.

Some faces in the crowd are here: http://www.pbase.com/kleaf/relay_for_life

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Tor26-May-2005 05:33
A very touching photo.
laine8225-May-2005 02:38
Sadly too many rememberances aren't there. Good image, Karen.
snootydog23-May-2005 00:32
A simple and touching photo. Really well done, Karen.
Stu22-May-2005 21:08
Lovely shot, Karen
Cliff22-May-2005 19:05
Wonderul photo, event and gallery Karen!
Gary Winters22-May-2005 17:16
I would have been unable to do his job. I would have been swept up in my own grief. What a powerful event (I wasn't famliar with this until now). Great work with the camera, Karen.
Lisa Schlender22-May-2005 14:50
Very moving image, Karen. I attend our relay for life every year and it is such a heartwarming, emotional event.
Gayle P. Clement22-May-2005 14:19
Very interesting shot. The narrative is very moving.
Guest 22-May-2005 12:22
Wonderful shot! Very well seen - I can imagine how all the luminarias looked in the moonlight - must have been very moving.
Karen Stuebing22-May-2005 10:25
You captured the emotion of the moment perfectly with this wonderful photo. A day of hope and sadness.
JeremyGood22-May-2005 05:44
Karen, the day certainly looks like it was fun and a great celebration of life.
The evening looks like it must have been a moving tribute. I am sorry to hear how much this disease has touched your life.
Guest 22-May-2005 05:24
What a great event! Great job.
Guest 22-May-2005 03:59
A touching tribute,Karen.
Herb 22-May-2005 03:58
Great tribute
Elaine (etfitz)22-May-2005 03:19
Wonderful tribute!
Mindy McNaugher22-May-2005 03:17
Very touching image!
Coleen Perilloux Landry22-May-2005 03:15
Touching photo.
Robin Reid22-May-2005 03:05
You've touched my heart.
Guest 22-May-2005 02:56
thank you Karen..
Guest 22-May-2005 02:48
This is a nice tribute to the wonderful day you spent with the people.
What a gal!