25th Annual Candlelight Vigil in Remembrance of Those Lost to Suicide

Twenty-five years ago, we gathered for the first time to remember those we had lost to suicide.

At the time, there was nothing like this in our area, a place where survivors of suicide loss could come together publicly, speak the names of the people we loved, remember their lives, and know we weren’t alone in our grief.

What began from that loss no one ever could have imagined.

For 25 years, families, friends, survivors, helping professionals, and members of our community have gathered by candlelight. We have spoken hundreds of names. We have shared stories, tears, music, silence, hugs, and hope.

25th Annual Candlelight Vigil in Remembrance of Those Lost to Suicide

When: September 10, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM (6:30 to visit sponsor tables)
Where: Rose Tree Park Gazebo

This year’s vigil will be especially meaningful as we recognize 25 years of remembrance, community, and hope.  As always, we will gather to remember those we love, read their names, light candles in their honor, and stand beside one another in the understanding that no one should have to walk through suicide loss alone.

Help Us Remember 25 Years

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦 & 𝟮𝟱𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢

If you are attending and would like your loved one remembered during the reading of names, please send me their name with your RSVP.

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟴

And if you have never attended before, please know that you are welcome. You do not have to be a suicide loss survivor to stand with us.

Please save the date and share this invitation with anyone who may find comfort in being there.

Twenty-five years ago, a small group of us came together—each carrying the loss of someone we loved and a desire to create a place where those lives could be remembered openly.

Twenty-five years later, we are still gathering. Still remembering. Still saying their names. And the light is still burning.