Tree of Remembrance Ceremony

Name: Tree of Remembrance Ceremony
Start: 2024-09-27T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-27T13:00:00-04:00
Location: 3900 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19104

Schedule

Fri Sep 27 2024 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

3900 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19104 | Philadelphia, PA

Join us for a poignant and meaningful event, the "Tree of Remembrance" ceremony, hosted by The Philadelphia VA Healthcare System’s Suicide Prevention Team. This special gathering will take place on September 27th, 2024, from 12 PM to 1 PM at the Doughboy entrance. The ceremony is in observance of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and offers a dedicated time to reflect, honor, and remember the veterans who have tragically lost their lives to suicide.
We invite all community members, including employees, veterans, loved ones, and guests, to participate in this ceremony. The event will feature a tree planting, serving as a living memorial and a symbol of hope and resilience for all affected by the loss of suicide.
In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved indoors to the 3rd floor, Bldg. #2 Multi-Purpose room to ensure that the spirit of reflection and remembrance is preserved, rain or shine.
This gathering serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and the collective effort to prevent suicide. By coming together, we can provide support, share stories, and foster a sense of community that emphasizes the significance of every life.
We look forward to sharing this solemn yet uplifting occasion with you, focusing on healing, remembrance, and the ongoing fight against suicide among our veteran community. Your presence will undoubtedly contribute to the supportive atmosphere we aim to create.