I
first met Sarah in May at the Mississippi Street Fair. We were both
there to register voters and had unknowingly set up our tables right
next to each other. She approached me with her great smile to talk
about 100% Portland and her participation vision. I immediately
liked her. I sensed in her a rare combination of intelligence, dedication,
kindness, and humor and knew I wanted to work with her. We worked
together for 100% Portland for a couple of months. I can't say how
lucky and honored I feel to have had that time with her. She was
a hopeful light in this world and re-inspired my own hope for the
possibility of a better future. Though she's gone, I firmly believe
that she will continue to shine out into the world through all the
many lives that she so beautifully touched. Here's to you, Sarah
Bishop, who said yes when nobody asked.
“Never
underestimate the power of a few committed people to change the
world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret
Meade
