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RIP Friends


	RIP Friends ----- About three blocks from Sunday's Chili Cook-Off contest in Fishtown, we passed a man who was on his knees painting a fire hydrant in Easter Colors. It was on Coral Street, just over the neighborhood line in Kensington. ---- We circled around the blighted area, and then stopped to talk with the man. The entire neighborhood was decorated for Easter, with several wall murals depicting grief for a local hero who had been gunned down. But there was more--much more. -------- This wall overlooks a vacant lot (one of the biggest problems besetting the city). Dennis painted it, honoring ALL the people in his memory who have died tragically in the neighborhood. He is 61 years old and has lived here since birth! --- He had cleaned up the trash in the lot, and filled it with items depicting hope--or the lack of it. There's a sign painted on rotting wood at the base of a fence, obscured by tall grass. It says "Garden of Hope." Michelle Alton
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Artifacts in the "Garden of Hope."
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March 31, 2012

- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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Now if somebody would just start to fix it up, maybe it would spread "delight" instead of "blight".

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March 31, 2012

- Dr Silly

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It really makes me sad for that neighborhood. :O)

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March 31, 2012

Tiia Vissak

a great image & story!

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March 31, 2012

Marilyn Cornwell

Great journalistic image and narrative!

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March 31, 2012

Monnie Ryan

Quite an interesting place and a neat capture!

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March 31, 2012

David Phalen

You certainly getting to see parts of the city not included on the Chamber of Commerce tour.:) It's sad to see neighborhoods fall into disrepair. They can be revived (I live in one that has been restored) but it takes time and a lot of work.

Excellent find and capture here Michelle!!

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March 31, 2012

- Ann Coates

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This is the same sort of thing which is happening in our city, with all the empty spaces created by the earthquakes and demolitions. People coming up with ideas to fill the spaces. Much better idea to brighten it up until they are built on again. An uplifting image Michelle.

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March 31, 2012

Mike Clime

Nice find and a cool capture but so sad that he knew that man people who have died, Michelle!

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March 31, 2012

John Connolly

It is wonderful to see someone actually doing something about the problem, Michelle! A very graphic series of images and story! Well Done!

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March 31, 2012

JO ANN CLEVELAND

Interesting history of this image and the man, very touching Michelle!

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March 31, 2012

Tammy Espino

Wonderful story telling captures!! :)

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March 31, 2012

Jeffrey R. Bange

Great capture and story Michelle, I would love to be able to spend a day with you shooting as your photos and stories are always enlightening.

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March 31, 2012

- Robert K. Bemus

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Beautiful urban find and story, Michelle. It looks like a gate at the very bottom left? Really gives it some scale...

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March 31, 2012

Jean-Pierre Ducondi

Wonderful work Michelle.
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April 01, 2012

- Heather Loewenhardt

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What an amazing story and a great urban image.

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April 01, 2012

- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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Wonderful image and story..I would say he is trying to do his part. Sad he knows so many people who have died tragically though.

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April 03, 2012

Rona L. Schwarz

Very uplifting but also so sad, Michelle! Amazing story...Kudos to Dennis and all the others who are working to make this area a better place. And how wonderful for you to bring it to us.

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April 03, 2012

Karen Kessler

What a touching story, Michelle. Your photos definitely tell the story, too.

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April 05, 2012

- Patricia A. Casey

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Thank you Michelle for bringing this slice of America to us....very touching and emotional images.....

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April 06, 2012

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