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and Ricky Best, who were both
killed, and Micah Fletcher, who
was seriously wounded. Jeremy
Christian was arrested and stands
charged with murder.
A spontaneous memorial first
covered the walls of the transit
center in the days following the
stabbings, with messages of love
and mourning written in chalk,
and piles of flowers.
The new mural also has mes-
sages of hope and Inspirational
quotes from the two who lost their
lives. Titled “We Choose Love”
the mural was designed by artist
Sarah Farahat with brightly col-
ored paints.
Among those present at the
dedication ceremony were the
family members of some of the
victims, including Best, Namkai
Meche, and one of the teenage
girls targeted by Christian.
Interfaith leaders, community
organizers, and Farahart spoke
at the event and a bell from the
Buddhist Daihonzan Temple was
rung five times in remembrance
of the two women and three stab-
bing victims. Vocalist Saeeda
Wright sang while community
members lined up to leave flow-
ers at the site, including Mayor
Ted Wheeler.
Wheeler released statement de-
riding the violence and hatred that
are “too pervasive in our society.”
“As we mark this day, we
must choose to remain united in
our resolve to choose love. We
must recognize the incredible
resilience of our community,” he
said. “Taliesin, Ricky and Mi-
cah stood up to hatred. They are
heroes. They continue to serve
as inspiration to me personally,
and to us all. Let us all take time
today to honor and remember
these men.”
A memorial plaque will also be
placed at the transit center by de-
signer John Laurel in the next year
or two.
Together, we do good things.
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