Today was the Transgender Day of Remembrance

[V M]

What did you do?

I didn't have any events that I could go to anywhere nearby so I lit a candle and spent most of the day in solemn reflection breaking into tears in thoughts of those who have been lost

[Sandy]

To my mind that is what it should be about.

Quiet, solemn, reflection.  I would never want it to be about celebration.

While I had to work today, I did take time to sit quietly and reflect and hope.

-Sandy

[Colleen Ireland]

While I had to work today, I did take time to sit quietly and reflect and hope.

I did the same (including having to work...)

[Janet_Girl]

I also reflected on those who have been taken from us.  I was going to go downtown to the remembrance, but the pocketbook said otherwise.

[Sly]

There was a vigil I wanted to go to, but I had to pass it up since I couldn't get a ride. :/

[AmberM]

I wanted to go to the Vigil in LA but wasn't able to make it. However, I took the day for prayer and reflection. The struggle for justice and equality continues.

[Kendall]

I was fortunate to be able to go to the West Hollywood event. I talked with several friends and listened to speeches and the "roll-call" of names. I appreciated that several times speakers noted that the emotional violence of rejection and mockery leads to suicide and living soul-death for those who feel crushed by them. There was a feeling of sadness tempered by determination and hope.

Kendall

[Vanessa_yhvh]

We did a vigil in Jackson, MS, over 2 dozen in attendance.

[V M]

Thank you everyone who posted

Zythyra posted this link in a thread earlier but I felt it warranted reposting because it is a great article that everyone should read

http://www.pamshouseblend.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=18038

[Sada]

bye

[Renate]

Boston had a good turnout at the Cathedral of St Paul, maybe 400.
We had a few policeman helping us get across the street for a candlelight march through the park.

[eshaver]

This wil come out controversial, but theres no reason for a Trans Day here in the U . S. I say that because this  "ONCE GREAT Nation was founded upon Religious freedom . That includes the ability to be free of religion too. With that said , people here should be able to live as free Men and women and have freedom to do what they want with their bodies . ellen