The Murial on Bancroft and 47th
I was in East Oakland, Bancroft and 47th and saw a team of muralist getting ready to work. I talked to one of the young men, Daniel who explained on behalf of a man who was standing by, Mr. Ricardo Cortez, who wore a knit cross that the project was a memorial to Mr. Ricardo's son Ricardo Alejandro Cortez Alvarez who was slain because some gang members thought he was their target. They had a book of his paintings and were making copies of his work as the mural. The day ended and I stopped by to see how the mural had progressed. It was a nice representation but a deep sadness fell upon my heart when I read "In Loving Memory".
Check back in a week or so. I will take a picture of the mural and upload it so you can see if anyone recognizes his work.
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This is very touching, especially the knit cross. Thank you for sharing your story.
Look forward to seeing photos of the mural. Very heartfelt.
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