Memorial Tree pays tribute to loved ones

The Festival of Trees is well underway inside the library (the big event itself is scheduled for December 6, beginning at 5:30 pm), but the Memorial tree is also in place for the season.  Originally a project of the Senior Center, the Memorial Tree allows those who wish to celebrate loved ones who have passed on to place an ornament on the tree in their memory.

A short program was held inside the library itself, and then the ornaments were hung outside.

The program was non-denominational, and everyone in the community was welcomed.  Heidi Walker performed beautifully for the prelude and postlude on her harp.  Additional musical numbers were performed by Soda Springs High School Soda Pops, with soloist Kalea Christman.

Speaker Jeannie Varilone provided a message of hope and remembrance, followed by a candlelight ceremony outside where family members hung ornaments on the tree outside the library outside the main entrance.  The ornaments will remain hanging from the tree until the beginning of the new year in remembrance of those who have passed on.

The memorial tree is sponsored by Bayer, and is supported by the library in the use of their facilities.

Daryl and Jerrilynn Harrison were responsible for organizing and putting together this year’s Memorial tree.  Stop by the library sometime during the season and take a look at the tree, and maybe leave an ornament for a missed loved one of your own.