Residents of Milwaukee’s District 3 gathered on Brady Street to honor the late Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff with a memorial walk marked by candlelight and reflection. The walk took place on Monday evening, as reported by
FOX6 News
. With candles in hand, a somber procession of neighbors and colleagues commemorated Brostoff’s dedication to the community.
During this time of mourning, a participant, Alex Motl, expressed deep loss, telling
FOX6 News
, “Having that advocate and friend is something that I will truly miss.” According to
WISN
, Brostoff’s passing last Monday was the result of suicide in Greenfield Park in West Allis. The news has added a layer of shock and somber reflection on mental health to the community gathering.
Reflecting the mix of emotions, about 100 attendants shared both laughs and dedication at the event, capturing an essence of the way Brostoff himself engaged with his district. “You never know what someone is going through. I appreciate everyone who is here right now,” Michael Sander, the executive director of the Brady Street BID, informed the crowd, in remarks captured by
CBS58
. In honoring the late alderperson, the community signified their intention to uphold his work.
Participants of the candlelight vigil also pledged to carry on the efforts Brostoff so passionately advocated for within the district. It was a night filled with emotion, according to
CBS58
, indicative of the significant legacy left by Brostoff and the collective community’s resolve to address mental health awareness in the city.
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