MOUNT VERNON – Hospice of Knox County, a member of Hospice of North Central Ohio, hosted its first annual Tree of Hope at its Knox County office as a virtual event on Monday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m.
The event took place in lieu of their traditional indoor Memory Tree lighting. A brief, meaningful ceremony was held to honor and remember loved ones who have died. An evergreen tree on the property was decorated with a star designed and donated by Kepple Sheet Metal. The celebration included music and words in remembrance of loved ones. The tree will remain lit throughout the holiday season, in quiet remembrance of those who are no longer here. A video of the event can be found on the hospice's Facebook page (Hospice of Knox County) or on YouTube.
The hospice extended a special Thank You to Theodore Schnormeier for sponsoring the event; along with Kepple Sheet Metal for their in-kind donation of the star and Brent Lasater of Lasater Funeral Homes for making and providing the memorial candles.
"We hope that this service provided an opportunity for viewers to pause and reflect on those loved ones that have passed," Kathy Wantland said. Anyone needing extra support with their loss is encouraged to reach out to the Hospice of Knox County.
Headquartered at 1021 Dauch Drive in Ashland, Hospice of North Central Ohio serves more than 200 patients daily who are living with chronic and terminal illnesses in Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Morrow and Richland counties. Additionally, free continuous bereavement services are provided for hundreds of families of hospice patients and to anyone in the community experiencing grief. Call 800-952-2207 for more information. HNCO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with over 37 years of experience and a community partner of the United Way of Ashland and Knox counties.
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