Angel Garden Bricks Are Still Available for Spring Installation

Angel Garden Bricks Are Still Available for Spring Installation - The Missourian: County

Bricks Being Placed in Garden

Workers began laying memorial bricks in the Angel of Hope Garden in Washington.

The garden is designed to be a quiet place where parents, grandparents, other relatives and friends can go to reflect, mourn and remember children who have died. The garden is for people throughout the region.

Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 9:00 am | Updated: 12:53 pm, Wed Feb 13, 2013.

Angel Garden Bricks Are Still Available for Spring Installation

Memorial bricks for the Angel of Hope Garden in Washington must be purchased by Feb. 28 to be placed during the spring installation.

The garden is a quiet place where parents, grandparents, other relatives and friends can go to reflect, mourn and remember children who have died. The garden is for people throughout the region.

People who purchase bricks can have them inscribed with a deceased child’s name or an inspirational message. The cost is $125 per brick.

So far, about 70 bricks have already been placed, and about 50 more have been purchased.

The spring installation will take place in March and a dedication for those who have purchased bricks will be held sometime in April or May. Details will be announced at a later date.

A fall installation will be held in September. The annual candlelight vigil will be held in December.

Those wanting to buy bricks should visit the Washington Parks and Recreation office where they can obtain a form to fill out. Forms also can be emailed. For more information, people may call Robin, 636-231-4081.

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Posted in County on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 9:00 am. Updated: 12:53 pm.