Central Louisiana's
"Christmas Box Angel" Memorial Statue
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As of the Second Annual Candlelight Vigil on December 6, 2008, the granite base has been installed. The granite arrived in February 2008 and the "angel" was placed upon it. It looks great!
The brick patio was installed in June 2008. We have over 50 dedicated bricks installed that surround the statue. Bricks* will be able to be added to the patio as they are purchased and made. People have made inquiries into donating benches.
Our "angel" looks beautiful in her pleasant surroundings. We pray that she is fullfilling our wishes of being solace to all.
*The bricks, engraved with the name of the child, dates, and a short message, are placed and set permanently at the base of the "The Christmas Box Angel" statue. The donation is tax deductible, made to the Central Louisiana Community Foundation (CLCF), and directed through the Ellie Schroeder Charitable Fund (CLCF-ESCF). For information on this, please click here.
Special Thanks to...
Father Fred Tinsley for guidance and help.
The Vestry of St. James Episcopal Church.
The St. James Episcopal Church cemetery committee for Mount Olivet for donating the land for the site. This hallowed ground is important, because it is amongst the oldest burial sites of the ancestors of the community in several cemeteries of several different faiths. Death of children finds every religion and denomination.
Carmelite Sisters in Lafayette who prayed for us.
The Central Louisiana Community Foundation (CLCF) The CLCF can accept donations in a tax-free manner to accept and disperse funds to pay for the memorial initially and for the expected ongoing upkeep. These donations can be donated to support the memorial directly and to purchase individual commemorative bricks as well. Those interested can contact Pam Schroeder at pam@angelofhopela.com.
Rapides Women & Children's Hospital for promotional support.
Richard Paul Evans inspirational book "The Christmas Box."
Smith Electric, ACME Bricks, B&B Memorial, Darren Green, Dwayne Bergeron, Susan Lenard, Marie Durham, The Reverend Don Ross of Horseshoe Drive United Methodist Church, and The Reverend Lee Weems of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
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