We gathered to Honor and Remember
On March 4, 2018, we gathered to honor and remember the men and women we’ve had the privilege to serve during the last weeks of their lives. About 100 family members and friends, volunteers, donors, staff and others joined in a program of spoken thoughts, readings and songs that warmed and comforted hearts.
In the candle ceremony we read out the names of every man and woman while family, friends, caregiving staff and volunteers came forward and lit candles in their honor. The candle photo was taken after the program during the slideshow of photos provided by families (see photo gallery below).
Special thanks go to the First Christian Church of Torrance for hosting our gathering, to Dan Hudson for organizing and leading, to Anne Destabelle and Sara McKnight for their songs that moved us, to Amy Schwartz, Christine Campisi and Judith Sommerstein for their readings that inspired us, to Steve Fietz for his tireless support and to Nick Scott for handling the audio/visual systems so capably.
Bobbi
March 14, 2018 @ 12:55 pm
What a wonderful tribute to those we have lost!
Jeanette Landreth
March 14, 2018 @ 4:18 pm
THANK YOU so much for this fantastic awesome service remembering my dad Arthur Landreth. I’m so sorry i couldn’t attended. I’m having some issues with getting over my dad’s death. My heart is hurting so bad and its broken. I truly appreciate you very much Caring House.
Ema Urias
March 14, 2018 @ 8:09 pm
Jeanette, Thank you for posting your comment. I too was unable to attend mostly because I wasn’t sure “I” or my kids could handle it. We each have our own way of coping — I can understand… your post helps in making me feel less guilty for not attending. I wish you healing and peace.
Ed, Karen and team, thank you for all you have done and for remembering our loved ones. No words can express my gratitude for your caring ways.
Barbara Sinclair
March 14, 2018 @ 6:59 pm
I am so sorry that I was unable to attend the gathering (I was out of town) but it appears that it was a wonderful function. Please continue to keep me informed — I really think your Caring House is super and provides a very important component of life for our family and friends. I hope to see you before too long. You are doing a grand job!! With best wishes and warm thoughts,
Barbara
Edward Long
March 15, 2018 @ 5:09 am
For each of us, honoring and remembering our loved ones is personal, we must do it in our own way and at our own pace. If you were unable to attend, or were not comfortable, or were not ready — do not be sad or disappointed. Please honor and trust your grieving, your feelings and your heart.
Diane Serban
March 15, 2018 @ 5:28 am
We appreciate your memorial service. I am so sorry I don’t live closer to be able to attend. I remember going to a service from Hospice for my mom many years ago. Please continue this tradition. It can be very healing especially in a society that does not value these tributes.