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The Hillside Memorial is inspiration to countless artists, photographers and film makers, poets, documentarians, singers and songwriters.
The Hillside Memorial is inspiration to countless artists, photographers and film makers, poets, documentarians, singers and songwriters.
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Fred Norman is the Poet Laureate of
the Lafayette Hillside Memorial. You can read a selection of Fred's powerful, evocative poetry here. |
Poet Fred Norman; Photo by Ko Blix
Recent Events
Memorial Day Vigil - Monday, May 27, 2019 (photos and video pending)
Thanks to all who joined us at the hillside for a peaceful, music-filled Memorial Day observation. Special thanks to those who contributed to the program, from providing the energy generator, to playing Taps on top of the hill, and everything in between.
Memorial Day sentiments shared by: Senator Mark deSaulnier, Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, former Mayor Don Tatzin, and Pastor Dan Senter of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lafayette. Music performed by: Daniel Zwickel ben Avram MacJean, Laura Zucker, Liam Takahashi. Poetryread by poet, and veteran, Fred Norman.
Memorial Day sentiments shared by: Senator Mark deSaulnier, Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, former Mayor Don Tatzin, and Pastor Dan Senter of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lafayette. Music performed by: Daniel Zwickel ben Avram MacJean, Laura Zucker, Liam Takahashi. Poetryread by poet, and veteran, Fred Norman.