With heavy hearts we share the news that Megaphone vendor and well-loved community member Ron McGrath has passed away.

Ron sold Megaphone outside Choices at 16th near Macdonald and at Cambie and 8th in Vancouver. He liked to write: poetry, skits, and essays. He was passionate about ending homelessness, about finding community connection, and about finding ways to support people living with environmental illness. He was an independent, perceptive, whimsical, determined, kind, and spiritual man, with an impish sense of humour.

Ron died of cancer last Sunday morning in hospice, with a friend by his side and a twinkle in his eye.

He was happy, at peace, and told us all to celebrate his life and our lives, too. He made sure to tell us that he did not want a memorial, he wanted a "day of celebration" or a "day of life."Please join us to celebrate Megaphone vendor Ron McGrath next Saturday July 29th at 10am at Tenth Church, 11 West 10th Ave in Vancouver.

As Ron would say, "Let's get together!" Everyone welcome. Please share with anyone who knew Ron.

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