RENO – Despite another low turnout, a familiar core of local activists stubbornly rallied for government health insurance reform at Thursday's "Have a Heart, Save Lives" event. Some protesters wore scary Halloween costumes, accessories or makeup to illustrate what they believe could be the grim consequences of inaction on health care.

"We are here to represent the people who died due to lack of health care," said Theresa Navarro, Nevada state director of Health Care for America Now. "People are dying every day because of lack of health care. It's time we hold our politicians accountable."

Each of the protesters wore the name of a person who allegedly died because they didn't have health care. The names were taken from the Web site www.namesofthedead.com.

The site is the brain child of controversial Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla). Grayson is well-known for his attacks on the House floor regarding health care reform. The site, which launched last week, could violate house ethics rules, according to a report from the Boston Conservative Independent Examiner.

Bob Fulkerson, director of the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (PLAN), dressed incognito as the Grim Reaper. He used the costume to humorously attack his political targets - U.S. Sen. John Ensign and U.S. Rep. Dean Heller. In his protest statement, Fulkerson thanked Heller and Ensign for promoting death among their less-than-wealthy constituents.

"I (Death) come for you quicker if you are poor. Heller and Ensign are my helpers in this," Fulkerson said. "I thank you for making my job easier."

John Davis, a part-time registered nurse at the Rosewood Rehabilitation Center, spoke his mind at Thursday's rally. A victim of type 2 diabetes with no health insurance, Davis called for the American government's priorities to shift from the military to health care.

Reno realtor Susan Hoog dressed up as a "health insurance vampiress."

"We have to stay vigilant," Hoog said. "We have to continue to let politicians know we want real reform. Lives are at stake. People shouldn't be reduced to groveling to get their health care."

Navarro said more protests are planned in the coming weeks as Washington politicians prepare to vote on finalized plans for health insurance reform.