What an honor to be selected by the event organizers to provide audio, video and lighting for the World AIDS Day 2011 Commemoration at Main Street Gardens Park in Dallas. Featuring panels from the Names Project Quilt, performances from the Women's Chorus of Dallas, and speeches from many DFW notables, this Dec 1st event brought together 30 community organizations and hundreds of participants in remembrance of those lost in the last three decades to AIDS.
In the video above: Dallas Councilwoman Angela Hunt, Dallas Cowboy tight end Martellus Bennett, Aids Interfaith Network Executive Director the Reverend Steven Pace, AIN Development Director Travis Gaspar , the voice of Event Chair Todd Hedrick during the candlelight ceremony, all surrounded by the beautiful music of the The Women's Chorus of Dallas.
For additional information on World Aids Day 2011, the Dallas ceremonies, and the event participants, please visit the following websites:
For World Aids Day visit www.worldaidsday.org.
For information on the Dallas Commemoration, visit www.aidsinterfaithnetwork.org.
Dallas City Councilwoman Angela Hunt can be reached at www.angelahunt.com.
The video clip appearing at the start of this article was produced by oaklawntv.