FERGUSON – In 2014, Aug. 9th was a day that changed many people’s lives. Whether you were a resident of Ferguson, the St. Louis area or the United States, Michael Brown’s death was a moment that sent waves across the country and, in some cases, the world.
Friday, the world once again gravitated towards Canfield Drive in order to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Brown’s death. Although many people who were present mourned the death of their family member, son and friend, the memorial was held to celebrate Brown’s life. The event was held directly at the site where the teenager was shot, with a line of roses, stuffed animals and balloons lying at the spot where police left him for over four hours.