More than 200 people gathered under the Hawthorne Bridge Sunday to celebrate the life of "Working Kirk Reeves." Reeves was known for wearing a white tuxedo and mickey mouse ears. He entertained commuters with his trumpet and magic tricks. The memorial included trumpet performances, a live band, speeches, and a candlelight vigil march across the bridge.
A memorial on Hawthorne Bridge, in the place where Reeves used to perch and entertain commuters.
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Reeve's sister hugs his trumpet teacher.
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Trumpet players performed taps together in honor of Reeves.
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Memorial attendees wore mickey mouse ears in honor of Reeves.
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Amanda Peacher / OPB
Memorial attendees marched across the Hawthorne bridge in vigil for Kirk Reeves.
Click the link above to hear the audio postcard featuring Reeves's sister, Daisy Reeves, with trumpet music by Allan Kalik. We also hear from Ellis Christoper. Wanda Broadous, Lamar Wright, Belinda Jiles, and Portland Mayor Sam Adams.