I feel it is always worthwhile to remember the dead, regardless of whether we gather in a real life place, like Central Park in New York, or a virtual space, like the Transgendered Suicide Memorial in second life.

The purpose of this day of remembrance- is to be sure the world does not forget the tragedies caused by hatred and ignorance. Regardless of where- or how- we gather, this is worthwhile.

If we cannot leave our homes- or cannot attend an event- for whatever reason, a memorial service in the virtual world is not only worthwhile, but necessary.

Also, many find comfort in visiting a memorial, regardless of the reason why the memorial was built- whether it is in a virtual world, or in the real one. Again, this is a fact- there is nothing to debate.

If a memorial should exist- but it is to controversial, or too expensive to build, and no city will have it- why should it not exist in a virtual world? I hope some day- some city, some where, would allow it built, i hope to find a way to raise the money to build it- in the real world.

This is why I have worked to build this memorial, and why I have worked to coordinate this event. I felt it was not only necessary, but worthwhile.

It’s similar to the Vietnam Memorial in Second Life — some people are never going to be able to make the trip to D.C., but they can experience some aspects of the memorial in a virtual world.