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I would begin with a story, about somebody you are memorializing. I'd expect it to be tragic, obviously, but the point of the memorial is to remember what was taken from so many. To prevent that fr...
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2019-12-19T22:13:42Z (about 5 years ago)
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#3: Attribution notice added
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2019-12-08T11:19:11Z (about 5 years ago)
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I would begin with a story, about somebody you are memorializing. I'd expect it to be tragic, obviously, but the point of the memorial is to remember what was taken from so many. To prevent that from being a faceless crowd, we do what writers do: Focus on an individual. Photojournalists do the same: I'll never forget [this photo](https://allthatsinteresting.com/napalm-girl). (NSFW, naked napalm girl). One person representing a horror that befell thousands. If you can make it a personal connection, that may be good, but it doesn't have to be. There is a reason for this memorial, and it comes down to individuals. Find a story of contrast, that represents the love and kindness that was destroyed by hatred and cruelty.
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2019-03-14T00:00:13Z (almost 6 years ago)
Original score: 6