National Homeless Persons Memorial Day - December 21

December is a time for reflection and remembrance. We gather with friends and family to look back on everything that happened and what is still to come. December 21 is a special day to many because it marks the Winter Solstice, in which we have the least amount of daylight for any day throughout the year.

In Kalispell, Samaritan House will be hosting it's second annual Homeless Rememberance Day, in conjunction with the National Homeless Person's Rememberance Day. We will join together with more than 150 other cities across the country, including Billings, Missoula and Helena. On this day with the fewest hours of sunlight, Executive Director Chris Krager will read a roll call to honor every homeless person who died in Montana over the past year. Words will be spoken by various community members and there will be a time set aside for anyone who wishes to make a statement of honor for those who have passed.

The memorial ceremony is open to the community and will begin at noon in Depot Park. Coffee and chilli will be served and the entire service will last roughly 45 minutes. 

For more information, please call 257-5801.