ChildrensLighthouseMemorial.org maintains a lighthouse serving as a memorial to children
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Children's Lighthouse Memorial-Home Page
Contact
- Temporary Name Holder
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- ballston lake ny
- United States 12019
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- +1.5183163263
Description
Having a child die is every parent's worst nightmare. When that happens there is a darkness that descends, a shadow that can blanket an entire person or family. In that sorrow there is a need to remember, celebrate, honor, talk about and share the life of that child. There is also a need to try and heal, to find a place to keep the grief that is always with you.
The Martha's Vineyard Historical Society, as steward for the Edgartown lighthouse, and as part of their restoration of the historic lighthouse, has created the Children's Memorial at the Edgartown Lighthouse to memorialize children who have died. It is for children only, and we believe, it is the only one of its kind. It is for children of all ages everywhere, not just children from the island. People from all over have embraced the Memorial and aided in its development.
Lighthouses have always been symbols of safety, warning us away from danger and lighting our way back to safety and home. The Edgartown lighthouse is a working lighthouse, illuminating the darkness every night. It seems so very appropriate to keep our children in its light and have the memory of their lives and love shine forth with that beacon, guiding us all in our search for safety, healing and peace.
