On Friday, November 16, 2007, staff and students from Roosevelt Elementary School in Farmington honored Emma's memory by dedicating a beautiful garden in her name. Before the garden was created, there was a lonely tree standing in the middle of the courtyard outside the cafeteria. Now there is a lovely garden with a bench, a birdfeeder, three rose bushes, an angel statue and a sweet wind chime hanging in the tree. The sign in the garden is pink and purple.
The dedication ceremony included remarks by Paige Reid, Susie Rohrer, Kathy Epps, Dawn Eaton and a group of Emma's former classmates (from library and music time). A wind chime was presented to Corey, Julie and Ian to hang in the tree. (It looks a lot like Emma!)
Pink and white balloons were sent flying into the bright blue sky.
The garden will serve as a constant reminder that Emma was here - and a very important person at Roosevelt School. She touched many lives - teachers, therapists, administrators and students.
Now the lonely tree is not alone anymore - and Emma's memory will live on...
(Pictures at the bottom of this page.)
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