Patricia June Installs Wind Phone in Montgomery
A mother has opened a memorial site on East Fourth Street to honor homicide victims.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Openings & Closings
Patricia June has installed a disconnected landline, known as a wind phone, at 2124 East Fourth Street in Montgomery. The site serves as a space for grieving and memorializing homicide victims.
Why it matters
The installation allows residents to process grief in a public space dedicated to those lost to violence. It also functions as a memorial for homicide victims throughout the city.
The memorial is situated at 2124 East Fourth Street and includes a collection of resources for visitors. The site features a children's free library along with basic sanitation supplies like tissues and hand sanitizer.
The players
Patricia June
She is a Montgomery resident who established the memorial site to process the loss of her daughter.
Erica June
She was the daughter of Patricia June and the inspiration for the creation of the memorial site.
The details
Modeled after a similar installation in Huntsville, the booth provides a private area for individuals to speak to lost loved ones. The space also incorporates local homicide statistics to raise awareness regarding violence in the community.
Timeline
Erica June was killed on East Fourth Street in October 2022.
The fourth anniversary of the death occurred on October 26, 2026.
Market Landscape
This installation follows the pattern set by the wind phone memorial movement that has spread across various cities. It reflects a growing trend of utilizing dedicated, accessible public spaces to address communal trauma and honor victims of violence.
Residents can visit the site at 2124 East Fourth Street to access the memorial or the children's library. The area remains open for those seeking a place to process grief or engage with community memorial efforts.
The takeaway
Memorial sites like this one provide a necessary physical outlet for processing personal and communal loss. These spaces help survivors transition through their grief while drawing attention to broader patterns of violence.
Further reading
For more information on local developments, visit Montgomery Openings & Closings.
More information
To learn more about the project, visit the find or create wind phone portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wsfa.
