Remembering Gwyn and Tyreesha
On July 25, an early morning fire in their West 18th Street apartment claimed the lives of Gwyneth Henry, 44, and Tyreesha Richardson, 31.
The devoted couple had been together for several years. They leave behind seven children. On July 30, 2010, friends gathered for a benefit in their memory at the Booker T Washington Center, 1705 Holland St, Erie PA.The event included a DJ and food. Photos are by Deb Spilko for Erie Gay News.
This is also a memorial page for Tyreesha and Gwyn. Please feel free to contribute photos, prayers, comments, poems, memories or anything else you wish to share.
Funds have been set up for the children at local banks. Donations may be made to the Gwyn Henry Memorial Fund at any at any First Niagara Bank location, and the Tyreesha Richardson Memorial Fund at any PNC Bank. You can also contact Kara Onorato at (814) 602-5297 with any questions about donations or fundraising.
WICU Story & Video: Family Members Continue to Mourn Fire Victims (7/28/2010) http://www.wicu12.com/news/index.vnss?newsid=10076&type=News
Vigil attendees grieve women killed in Sunday westside fire 7/29/2010) http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100729/NEWS02/307299938/0/roar
Obituary for Tyreesha Love Richardson (published 7/30/2010) http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/erietimesnews/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=144359027
Obituary for Gwyneth Elaine Henry (published 7/30/2010) http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/erietimesnews/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=144359026
Article: Benefit honors women killed in Erie fire (7/31/2010) http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100731/NEWS02/307309883/-1/news
Editorial: Erie comes together to help bereaved children (8/3/2010) http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2010308039997
Letters to Editor: Benefit organizers grateful for support (8/7/2010) http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100807/OPINION02/308079998/-1/RSS
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