Remembering Our Children
Remembering Our Children
The light represents the inner love, constant longing, and precious memories we will carry in our hearts forever. A candlelight memorial service will be held in conjunction with Compassionate Friends annual, worldwide candlelighting observance. Join other families who have lost a child, whether through pregnancy or infant death, during childhood, or as an adult, as we light individual candles in honor of the memory of our beloved children. All family, extended family and friends who wantto show support are encouraged to attend. Comforting musical selections and special readings will be provided by area high school students.
You are invited to participate.
Each family will have the opportunity to light a candle in memory of their child during this hour-long memorial service. A memory table will be provided to display special mementos or a picture of your child. Please have your items on the table by 6:45 PM. Along with the photo for display on the table and the overhead screens, you may submit a brief biography, listing awards, poems, accomplishments, hobbies, or anything else that you would care to share about your son or daughter. Battery operated candles will be provided. If you have your own candle, please bring it to assure all family members are able to participate.
Submit your child's picture.
Families who would like to have their child's picture shown on the overhead screen, while their name is announced, should submit a picture, along with a self addressed stamped envelope to:
Dennis Sharp, 1120 Moose Dr. NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405.
Pictures may be picked up at the service, or mailed if you are unable to attend. For more information, contact Dennis Sharp at (319) 329-8652, DSharp@jeadams.com or Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel at (319) 362-1135.