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Ghost Bikes

A white bike honors the memory of someone who died while bike-riding, most often killed...
photo of the Jason Russell House

Grieving Jason Russell after his death on the first day of the American Revolution

I live in Arlington, MA, the scene of the bloodiest fighting on the day that...
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What I Wanted

I wanted to stay frozen or at least busy I wanted more time I wanted...
Traveling Vietnam War Memorial photo

Memorial Day

In 2011 the traveling version of the Vietnam War Memorial came to my town for...
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Stars in the Sky

A friend’s mother died, in commemoration, the family found a program where you pay money...
New Project

Memorial Day Flags Story

37,000+ flags planted on the Boston Common in commemoration of each person from Massachusetts who’s...
Piano keys adorned with a white rose

Woven Fiber Casket

A group of cousins spent summers together playing beside a river under a huge willow...
Arm reaching out in golden field

Tributes from Loved Clothing

I make tribute pieces from the clothing of loved ones. Several clients have had me make...
New Project

Community Responses

Among all of the thoughtful commemorations I’ve been hearing about in response to the tenth...
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Reef Balls

“A reef ball is a designed artificial reef module which mimics the structure and function...