It was a day of honor and remembrance at Marimor Legacy Park and Playground. The Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities hosted its fourth annual Butterfly Memorial, which honors people who have passed away after receiving services from the board, as well as those who supported its mission.
The Allen County Board of DD is postponing their annual Butterfly Memorial event to a later date. Watch for updated information on their Facebook page.
Dozens gathered at the Allen County Board of Disabilities for the annual Butterfly Memorial to celebrate the lives of those they've lost and release butterflies in their honor. The Allen County Board of DD's Butterfly Garden was originally meant as a way to honor those they've served who have since passed away. Now in its third year, it's grown to 155 butterflies. Of the 30 added this year, only 12 were served by the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities. For many families, honoring their loved one in a garden full of flowers and having their name etched on a butterfly is a great reflection of the personality and life of the one they lost.
