Voices of Visitors
“When people speak into the phone, they are speaking to someone they love. That act alone can help the heart.”
-Itaru Sasaki
Emily, the heart of My Wind Phone
Visitors' Experiences
Every wind phone holds countless unseen stories. In this section, we honor the voices of those who have stepped inside the booth, lifted the receiver, and shared a moment with someone they love and miss.
People come to wind phones for many different reasons—to remember, to reflect, to say the words they still carry in their hearts. Each visit is deeply personal, yet many share the same hope of feeling close to someone they miss.
These reflections offer a glimpse into the quiet, personal moments that take place at Wind Phones, moments of remembrance, healing, and love. Their stories reveal the quiet power of these spaces and the comfort many find in speaking, remembering, and letting their words drift gently into the wind.
Donna L.
This was life-changing. I lost my best friend a few years ago, and nothing’s been the same. I called her on the Wind Phone, and I felt like someone threw me a lifeline. I told her everything I hadn’t been able to say to anyone since she’s been gone. More than anything, I realized that she’s still with me and I can still talk to her Thank you for the space to embrace my grief.
Paul D.
I think the wind phones that are showing up in the world are teaching us all that it’s okay to grieve and that pain and loss are real. I’ve never “gotten over” or “moved on” from my mother’s loss, and I know now that’s okay. I’ll keep calling her until the day I die.
Teresa G
I have hope after making a wind phone call. Maybe I’m not as alone as I feel. Maybe my sister is still with me. Do you think? Thank you to the person who put the wind phone up at Princeton University.
Marlene S.
I wanted to reach out to you guys and tell you how beautiful my Wind Phone experience was in Ohio. I stumbled upon the wind phone and felt a bit crazy dialing my mom until I didn’t, and I got to tell her I love her. I haven’t felt connected to her since she died in 2016 like I did today. Thanks for that.
Alexa J.
Words cannot express my gratitude to the person who put up a wind phone in Hudson Crossing Park (NY). I’m going to bring my brother back so he too may experience a little peace after calling our mom.
Brandon W.
We found a telephone of the wind over the weekend at the Life Forest in New Hampshire; we are all still talking about it a days later.We found a telephone of the wind over the weekend at the Life Forest in New Hampshire; we are all still talking about it a days later.
Elizabeth G
When I felt like I could not go on, could not tread water anymore, I found a wind phone in Maryville, Tennessee. Thank you Grandview Cemetery.
Teresa G,
I have hope after making a wind phone call. Maybe I’m not as alone as I feel. Maybe my sister is still with me. Do you think? Thank you to the person who put the wind phone up at Princeton University.