I’ve known Anthony Crawford since I’ve been a vendor for Street Sense Media.
Anthony and I became pretty good friends over the years. He’d relax and tell me some impressive stories about himself.
Anthony, with a beat, every year would go home to visit his family in Seattle, Washington, where he is from — even though he lived here in D.C. Anthony told me he helped Street Sense newspaper to get up and running. He was impressed that Street Sense wanted to publish stories from vendors that are or previously were homeless.
Then he met up with the love of his life. He mentioned to me about her, and I told him to go for it! He was a bit nervous, like anyone else would be. I knew after she came into his life, I would see less of him as a friend. But I saw him during the truck deliveries, and he told me about his wonderful new relationship and how it made him happy. If he was happy, I would be happy, too. He would take her to special places and buy her all sorts of things. I want to thank her for giving him his last days of life to live with a smile on his face.
Rest in Heaven, Anthony. I’m going to miss you, too. I loved your stories and how happy you were to be in a relationship with someone so special to you. And how you created and sold so many greeting cards while selling Street Sense papers. I’m so glad you’re not experiencing any more pain. I know you’re looking over a lot of people today. I truly will miss you.
A memorial service for Anthony is scheduled for Anthony at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, in The Church of the Epiphany at 1317 G Street NW. All are welcome. A short reception will follow.
