The Memorial Fire

     A charred light post, teddy bears burnt to a crisp, and the ashes of blankets that once were: these are all that remain. A fire was set to a memorial created for Michael Brown yesterday.

     Since the death of the young man, the community of Ferguson, MO has been the scene of many uproars. Yet, this has been the most disturbing for the residents. Some believe that the fire was started from the candles that were often lit at the memorial, however there is a greater belief that the fire was started by gasoline.

     There is something tragically heart wrenching about this. On top of the grief that the family, friends, and community are already experiencing, this seems like yet another blow. Whether the culprit be a candle mishap, or a hate-charged arson case, the community still suffers.

     In the face of this tragic act, the community has stayed together. Instead of mourning over yet another blow, they have strengthened their bonds and continue to forge on. The community has replaced the burned down objects with fresh teddy bears and blankets. Even in this time of strife, they have continued to stay strong.