Memorializing a loved one

January

This summer, my father would have turned 85.

In recent months, I’ve been wondering how to memorialize him in a way that will allow his name to live on. I thought it would be nice to have it done in time for his birthday.

I have friends whose parents’ names are attached to wings of hospitals or local theaters. There’s an area I drive by in Hartsdale, a tiny strip of grass they call a “parklet,’’ and it is named after someone as well.

But I have no idea how to set these things in motion. And don’t they cost a great deal?

Last week, I started researching memorial benches. I thought it would be nice to donate a bench to one of the waterside parks in the town my father lived in. But do they even accept benches? What if everyone wanted to donate a bench?

Have any of you done something to memorialize your parent or loved one?

This entry was posted on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 at 9:23 am by Linda Lombroso.
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One Response to “Memorializing a loved one”

Steve C. January 20th, 2010 at 7:55 am
It all depends on the person and the group. was your dad in the military? If so you can go to the local legion and post something up. At the new city legion bricks were setup by a scout I know to memorialize fallen soldiers.

For me just remembering my dad having a few photos etc.
my dad has been dead for 20 years. never saw me get married have kids etc. I tell my kids stories all the time.

At the NY Ren Faire .. on labor day weekend we commemorate all our fallen fellows by having a small memorial service. we also set up a garden spot, soon to have flag stones with the names of the fallen.

Hope this helps. drop me an email if you need..
Steve C.

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