Renee Rosensteel Photo, Video in Pittsburgh PA

On Monday night, May 2 at 7:30 pm (don’t be late) join us at Pittsburgh’s West End Overlook to celebrate the courageous life of Chris Hondros. Hondros died in Libya in April. He was as seasoned conflict photographer covering the front lines in Misarat when an RPG ended his life.
I want everyone who reads this to come to the mountain whether you knew Chris or not. Come because you celebrate those who have the courage to shine a light on unspeakable horrors. Come because you believe in the power of free speech as a catalyst for change. Come because you honor those who dare to live passionately, aware of risk, but compelled to create with an unflinching reverence.

Come because you are part of the community of creatives in Pittsburgh. The thing that I am realizing in these days after Chris’ death is how many people, like myself, who knew him a little, but whom he made a big impression on. He was able to move people. He also took one of my favorite photos ever–it was of a young soldier somewhere in Africa. The soldier was running across a bridge, celebrating. Chris caught him in full flight–arms outstretched, the life, the tenacity of youth. A seasoned soldier becoming a teenager for a split second. I asked Chris about that photo. He said he kept in touch with the young soldier. Chris paid for the soldier to get an education.

On Monday I’ll light a candle to celebrate Chris Hondros’ life. Please feel welcome in this community to light your candle, too. Live Large.

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