Remember me in your heart, your thoughts,
Remember the close, loving times we shared;
The times we cried; the times we quarreled;
The times we laughed.

For in these times that you gently remember me
….I am not gone.




On this day we pause to reflect upon those who have shaped our character, molded our spirits and touched our hearts, May the lighting of this candle be a reminder of the memories we have shared and a representation of the everlasting impact they have made on our lives. Much of who we are today is a reflection of their love.
The flame of the candle in our center symbolizes remembrance. As we light our own candle in memory of our loved one, let us do so with gratitude that they lived and that we shared their life for a time.

As we pass the flame of remembrance from one to another let this tiny light also represent our own rebirth and renewal as we seek meaning in life without these we loved; as we strive for joy, peace and happiness; as we look to future's promise with our surviving loved ones and share our lives.
We reach out to one another with love, with understanding and with hope. Those we loved who have died unite us. Your pain becomes my pain. Your joy becomes my joy. Your hope is my hope. Some of us are far along in our grieving; others still experience grief so fresh and painful that we feel helpless and see no hope.

Even as we struggle to rebuild our lives we reach out to one another in love. We will share joy as well as pain. We will share peace of mind as well as anger. We will share faith as well as doubt. We will help one another to grow as well as grieve.

We are not alone.