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    Gina Tuzzi, left, Anna Sofia Amezcua as friends of Therin Brooks gather at the picnic tables at Redwood Park in Arcata on Saturday.
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    Lush Newton hugs a friend as people gather to celebrate the life of Therin Brooks Saturday.
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    Anna Sofia Amezcua talks with friends as people arrive to celebrate the life of Therin Brooks.
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    Gina Tuzzi, center hugs H.A. Pearson, left and Anna Sofia Amezcua.
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    Ariel Weisgrau hugs Anna Sofia Amezcua at Redwood Park.
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    People were encouraged to show up in colorful attire to celebrate Therin Brooks. Several people, including Malia Matsumoto brought dogs in costumes as well.
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    Friends and family gathered at the picnic tables before moving into the sun on the lawn.
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    Therin’s mother, Kathy Brooks, hugs an attendee.
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    Joseph Sandoval, left, creates a giant bubble with the bubble mixture he brought.
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    Richie Precent pets Olive the Brussels after hugging friend H.A. Pearson.
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    James Adam Taylor hugs Kathy Brooks, Therin’s mom.
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    Friends and family held hands in a large circle on the lawn at Redwood Park.
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    Fang, third from right, lead the memorial ceremony.
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    Therin’s father, James Brooks, spoke to the crown gathered to celebrate their life.
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    Kathy Brooks, Therin’s mother spoke about knowing Therin would have an impact on people.
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    Therin’s brother Whit Brooks spoke to the crowd.
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    Therin’s brother Whit Brooks spoke to the crowd beside their mother.
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    Isaac Bluefoot spoke about the meeting Therin for the first time and loving all the colors they were wearing.
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    Isaac Bluefoot read a poem he had written about Therin.
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    Ivanna Etienne and Blake Regan listen as Therin’s friends share memories at Redwood Park.
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    Anna Sofia Amezcua spoke of Therin’s courage to always be themselves and they way they helped other artists and friends.
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    Friends shared memories of Therin’s impact on their lives.
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    Two of Therin’s friends embrace as the celebration of life came to an end.
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    Many friends joined a large group hug at the end of the memorial.
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    Ariel Weisgrau speaks with Therin’s mom after the group hug.