Poetic Obituaries: [Deio Alcala] did odd jobs around town

and had been dating Rachel Holmes, 34, for about six months. The chalk drawing was one in a string of affectionate displays.

"Her room is full of the poetry he's written for her," Bennett said.

Another time, he wrote "Will work for the most beautiful princess Rachel" on a sign and stood outside where she drops off her children before going to work.

from The San Diego Union-Tribune: Bus kills man drawing on street for girlfriend

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