![A vase full of brightly colored flowers](https://www.compasshousingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_20190104_154501-768x1024.jpg)
On January 4, 2019, friends, family, and Compass Housing Alliance staff gathered to remember all those who passed away in 2018 as a result of living on the streets.
The service was held at the Church of Steadfast Love, which is not a program run by Compass Housing
![Rev. Rick Reynolds speaking to the group.](https://www.compasshousingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Rev-Reynolds-cropped.png)
Rev. Rick Reynolds of Nightwatch shared a few stories of people he’s met over the years who lived on the streets and struggled to survive in Seattle’s harsh weather.
![Two tables with tealights that are lit](https://www.compasshousingalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_20190104_164319-225x300.jpg)
Then while musician Susan Siverson played piano, the name of each person who passed away in 2018 was read as a candle was lit. Several family members embraced with tears in their eyes as the event concluded.
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