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Barbara Sanders speaks at the dedication ceremony for the Harry Sanders Memorial in Woodside Park on March 28. Harry Sanders, who passed away three years ago, is remembered for his advocacy work for the proposed 16-mile Purple Line.

Glenn Orlin, Deputy Staff Director for Montgomery County Council spoke at the Harry Sanders Memorial dedication ceremony on March 28. Sanders, who passed away three years ago, is remembered for his advocacy work for the proposed 16-mile Purple Line.

Montgomery County Council member George Leventhal remembers the origins of the “Purple Line Now!” organization and the leadership Harry Sanders provided. Leventhal spoke at the Harry Sanders memorial dedication ceremony on March 28. Sanders, who passed away three years ago, is remembered for his advocacy work for the proposed 16-mile Purple Line.

A memorial for Harry sanders was dedicated on March 28. Harry’s son Greg talks at the ceremony. Sanders, who passed away three years ago, is remembered for his advocacy work for the proposed 16-mile Purple Line.

Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer addresses a small crowd gathered at a memorial dedication ceremony for transportation activist Harry Sanders at Woodside Urban Park in Silver Spring on March 28. Sanders, who passed away three years ago, is remembered for his advocacy work for the proposed 16-mile Purple Line.

Montgomery County Councilmember George Leventhal looks forward noting that the opening day of the Harry Sanders station of the Purple Line will be “a great day.”