By Sarah Kuper
On Saturday, June 18, the skies over Homewood Central Park will be filled with hundreds of illuminated white balloons memorializing lost loved ones in the Over the Mountain community.
The third annual Memory Lights: A Walk to Remember will be hosted by Community Grief Support Service.
Community Grief Support is a local service that offers counseling and resources for anyone grieving the loss of a friend, family member or coworker.
By hosting this walk, organizers hope to give attendees an opportunity to heal and celebrate even after a devastating loss.
“Our clients are not alone. We’re here to walk the healing journey with them. We are truly finding hope together,” said Lisa Sims Harrison, administrative director of the agency.
The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a meditative walk. At 8:30 p.m. just before the sun sets, CGS Clinical Director Steve Sweatt will lead the group in a “Memorial Moment” as a special tribute to loved ones lost.
After the sun goes down, participants will release their large, LED-lit white balloons into the sky. Attached to the balloons will be messages and prayers.
Organizers encourage participants to bring the whole family, including pets.
Proceeds from the event will go toward funding free grief support services for families and the community.
To register for the walk and learn more about CGS and the services it provides, visit communitygriefsupport.org.
