On October 9, 2007 Sally Baker spilled her heart to three college students, myself included. She shared the struggle and battle that was her life. As a homeless person living in Fort Collins, Sally scraped the streets everyday just to get by—just to find food and shelter.
Unfortunately, the wounds of the streets proved too much for Sally. Just 24 hours after we met with her, she suffered cardiac arrest and spent nine days on life support. She never did regain consciousness. On October 19, 2007, Sally Baker was pronounced dead at the young age of 46.
Although the time I knew Sally was short, it was very sincere and profound. Before I spoke with her, I knew nothing of her struggle. She opened my eyes to a world begging for attention and help.
As the winter rapidly approached, Sally feared her first wintry, cold nights. Fortunately, Sally won’t have to shiver through another night. She won’t have to go to bed starving, wondering how many more days she will have to go before she gets a meal. Fortunately, the struggle is over.
Lory Brown, Sally’s sister, was with her when she passed.
“We are sad that she is no longer with us on this earth, but we know that she will no longer suffer,” Brown said.
To read Sally's story and learn more about homelessness in Fort Collins, visit fortcollinshomeless.blogspot.com
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