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Photos: Michael Brown remembered in Ferguson

Brown's death ignited nationwide protest and conversation about race, guns and life in America.

Michael Brown Sr., center with beard, leads a march of residents, activists and others on the first anniversary of the death of his son, who was fatally by a police officer, in Ferguson, Mo., Aug. 9, 2015. Twelve months since the death of Michael Brown in this St. Louis suburb touched off a national protest movement, demonstrators have returned to its streets for a series of commemorations this weekend that are expected to last through Monday. (Richard Perry/The New York Times)

Michael Brown Sr., center, pauses with family and friends for a brief moment on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, at a plaque near the spot where his son was shot in Ferguson, Mo. Sunday marks one year since Michael Brown was shot and killed by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Michael Brown Sr., speaks at the spot where his son, Michael Brown, was killed one year ago Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, in Ferguson, Mo. Sunday marks one year since Michael Brown was shot and killed by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Michael Brown Sr., right, hugs his wife, Cal Brown, at the spot where his son, Michael Brown, was killed one year ago Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, in Ferguson, Mo. Sunday marks one year since Michael Brown was shot and killed by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

From left: Bree Newsome, Rev. Osagyefo Sekou and Cornel West speak with reporters during a gathering of activists and others at an event commemorating the first anniversary of the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by a police officer, in Ferguson, Mo., Aug. 9, 2015. Twelve months since his death in this St. Louis suburb touched off a national protest movement, demonstrators have returned to its streets for a series of commemorations this weekend that are expected to last through Monday. (Whitney Curtis/The New York Times)

Residents, activists and others hold a march on the first anniversary of the death of Michael Brown, who was fatally by a police officer, in Ferguson, Mo., Aug. 9, 2015. Twelve months since his death in this St. Louis suburb touched off a national protest movement, demonstrators have returned to its streets for a series of commemorations this weekend that are expected to last through Monday. (Richard Perry/The New York Times)

The likeness of Michael Brown on a banner at a gathering to commemorate the first anniversary of his fatal shooting by a police officer, in Ferguson, Mo., Aug. 9, 2015. Twelve months since Brown's death in this St. Louis suburb touched off a national protest movement, demonstrators have returned to its streets for a series of commemorations this weekend that are expected to last through Monday. (Whitney Curtis/The New York Times)

Rhonda Wren, left, and Sly Bordeaux at a gathering to commemorate the first anniversary of the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by a police officer, in Ferguson, Mo., Aug. 9, 2015. Twelve months since Brown's death in this St. Louis suburb touched off a national protest movement, demonstrators have returned to its streets for a series of commemorations this weekend that are expected to last through Monday. (Whitney Curtis/The New York Times)

Residents, activists and others at a gathering to commemorate the first anniversary of the death of Michael Brown, who was fatally by a police officer, in Ferguson, Mo., Aug. 9, 2015. Twelve months since his death in this St. Louis suburb touched off a national protest movement, demonstrators have returned to its streets for a series of commemorations this weekend that are expected to last through Monday. (Richard Perry/The New York Times)

Michael Brown Sr., center, and others at a commemorative event for his son Michael Brown, who was fatally shot one year ago on the 9th of August by a police officer, in Ferguson, Mo., Aug. 9, 2015. Twelve months since his death in this St. Louis suburb touched off a national protest movement, demonstrators have returned to its streets for a series of commemorations this weekend that are expected to last through Monday. (Richard Perry/The New York Times)

Michael Brown Sr. is greeted by a supporter during a remembrance for his son, Michael Brown, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, in Ferguson, Mo. Sunday marks one year since Michael Brown was shot and killed by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Michael Brown Sr., center, surrounded by family, friends and supporters pauses for a moment of silence at a memorial to Michael Brown, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, in Ferguson, Mo. Sunday marks one year since Michael Brown was shot and killed by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Doves are released at the moment of the one year anniversary of the death of Michael Brown during a remembrance for the 18-year-old Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, in Ferguson, Mo. Sunday marks one year since Brown was shot and killed by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Michael Brown Sr., right, watches as doves are released at the moment of the one year anniversary of the death of his son, Michael Brown, during a remembrance for the 18-year-old Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, in Ferguson, Mo. Sunday marks one year since Brown was shot and killed by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Michael Brown Sr. speaks at a microphone during a remembrance for his son, Michael Brown, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, in Ferguson, Mo. Sunday marks one year since Michael Brown was shot and killed by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

An American flag is held aloft, purposely upside down as a symbol of protest, at an event commemorating the first anniversary of Michael Brown's death, when he was fatally shot by a police officer, in Ferguson, Mo., Aug. 9, 2015. Twelve months since his death in this St. Louis suburb touched off a national protest movement, demonstrators have returned to its streets for a series of commemorations this weekend that are expected to last through Monday. (Richard Perry/The New York Times)

People gather on Canfield Drive on the first anniversary of the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by a police officer, in Ferguson, Mo., Aug. 9, 2015. Twelve months since his death in this St. Louis suburb touched off a national protest movement, demonstrators have returned to its streets for a series of commemorations this weekend that are expected to last through Monday. (Richard Perry/The New York Times)

Supporters of Michael Brown wear shirts with his picture and the message "Chosen 4 Change" as they take part in a remembrance ceremony at the spot where he was shot and killed Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, in Ferguson, Mo. Sunday marks one year since Michael Brown was shot and killed by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Michael Brown Sr., center, takes part in a march in remembrance of his son, Michael Brown, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, in Ferguson, Mo. Sunday marks one year since Michael Brown was shot and killed by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Michael Brown Sr. takes part in a march in remembrance of his son, Michael Brown, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, in Ferguson, Mo. Sunday marks one year since Michael Brown was shot and killed by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Michael Brown Sr., center, leads a march in remembrance of his son, Michael Brown, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, in Ferguson, Mo. Sunday marks one year since Michael Brown was shot and killed by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

A Ferguson police officer watches during a march in remembrance of Michael Brown passes by Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, in Ferguson, Mo. Sunday marks one year since Michael Brown was shot and killed by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

A Ferguson police officer stands by as a march in remembrance of Michael Brown passes by Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, in Ferguson, Mo. Sunday marks one year since Michael Brown was shot and killed by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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Michael Brown Sr., center with beard, leads a march of residents, activists and others on the first anniversary of the death of his son, who was fatally by a police officer, in Ferguson, Mo., Aug. 9, 2015. Twelve months since the death of Michael Brown in this St. Louis suburb touched off a national protest movement, demonstrators have returned to its streets for a series of commemorations this weekend that are expected to last through Monday. (Richard Perry/The New York Times)

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