There is a plan under consideration by the city to have a permanent memorial  in honour of the “homeless hero,” Faron Hall.

It’s a place organizers from the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs hope his family and friends can gather with the community to remember Faron.

Hall's body was found in the Red River on Sunday.

A vigil at the circle near the northeast corner of the Esplanade Riel Bridge was planned for 7 p.m. Aug. 21 to remember Hall.

Another vigil earlier in the week for Hall and murdered teen Tina Fontaine drew about 2,000 people to The Forks.

Mayor Katz's office told CTV News the permanent memorial for Hall is currently in the early stages.

Sam Katz confirmed with CTV emails for a permanent memorial have been sent to his office.

“It’s been suggested there is a path on Stephen Juba Park where Faron obviously spent a lot of time,” said Katz. “I know I have communicated with at least one councillor who definitely thinks it has some merit and this is something we are going to bring forward - no question about that."

He said when Hall rescued two people from drowning in 2009 it shocked the city and the country what a homeless person was capable of.

Friends who knew Hall said a permanent memorial is a great idea.

He was a hero, a friend and someone who would help us street people,” said Joseph Miller.

Along with his good deeds, Hall was also known as a troubled man addicted to alcohol who spent time in jail for assault.

But some wonder if putting money into a permanent memorial is the best way to honour Hall.

Louise Hebert-Saindon never met him, but has worked as a community health worker and came into contact with the homeless population.

"I think a permanent memorial is a lovely idea, but I think a more permanent solution would make his soul much happier.”

She said it was evident Hall had talent and potential, and was an emblem for the homeless, and said he was a person who demonstrated a different view of people who live on the street.

"Peoples personalities often don't fit for what we have as a standard, for what it is to be a good citizen when you live in a block or whatever,” she said. “But they spirit and they care for one another deeply."

- with a report from Beth Macdonell