Candle Lighting ~ In Memory of Those Lost to Suicide

Candle Lighting ~ In Memory of Those Lost to Suicide

Our Candle Lighting was created in memory of our loved one's lost to suicide. If you would like to submit an entry, click on the candle selection link below and decide which candle you would like. Then click on the webmaster link at the bottom of the page - send your candle selection number, loved one's name, their dates and your name with your relationship to your loved one. We will add your submission at our first available moment. You need not be a member of our organization or any of our affiliates to send a submission.

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The Four Candles

The Four Candles burned slowly.
Their Ambiance was so soft you could hear them speak...

The first candle said, "I Am Peace, but these days, nobody wants to keep me lit."
Then Peace's flame slowly diminishes and goes out completely.

The second candle says, "I Am Faith, but these days, I am no longer indispensable."
Then Faith's flame slowly diminishes and goes out completely.

Sadly the third candle spoke, "I Am Love and I haven't the strength to stay lit any longer." "People put me aside and don't understand my importance. They even forget to love those who are nearest to them."
And waiting no longer, Love goes out completely.

Suddenly...

A child enters the room and sees the three candles no longer burning.
The child begins to cry, "Why are you not burning? You are supposed to stay lit until the end."

Then the Fourth Candle spoke gently to the little boy, "Don't be afraid, for I Am Hope, and while I still burn, we can re-light the other candles."
With Shining eyes the child took the Candle of Hope and lit the other three candles.

Never let the Flame of Hope go out of your life.

With Hope, no matter how bad things look and are...Peace, Faith and Love can Shine Brightly in our lives.

Author Unknown

Candle On The Water

I'll be your candle on the water,
My love for you will always burn.
I know you're lost and drifting.
But the clouds are lifting,
Don't give up you have somewhere to turn.
I'll be your candle on the water,
Till every wave is warm and bright.
My soul is there beside you.
Let this candle guide you,
soon you'll see a golden stream of light.
A cold and friendless tide has found you,
don't let the stormy darkness pull you down.
I'll paint a ray of hope around you,
circling the air lighted by a prayer.
I'll be your candle on the water,
this flame inside of me will grow.
Keep holding on, you'll make it,
Here's my hand so take it,
look for me reaching out to show
as sure as rivers flow,
I'll never let you go

Words and music by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn
© 1976 Walt Disney Music Co. and Wonderland Music Co., Inc.


William Wayne Cox 11-02-1987 ~ 11-10-2003 North Carolina, USA Placed by Mom, Ann Gay ~ Memorial Site ~	Terry Norman 09-29-1959 ~ 01-01-2004 Wisconsin, USA Placed by Sister, Kathy Zuehlke	Sean M. O'Brien 02-25-1972 ~ 10-20-1995 California, USA Placed by Grandma, Jeanne Rhome ~ Memorial Site ~


Rodney Kevin Ogle 06-12-1970 ~ 03-06-2000 Tennessee, USA Posthumously by Mom, Sandy Ogle	Randy "Pete" Reed Hecox 01-07-1969 ~ 07-23-1999 Missouri, USA Placed by Mom, Alice Isabelle ~ Memorial Site ~	Kassandra Jean Carroll 01-31-1973 ~ 06-21-2001 Ohio, USA Place by Mom, Nancy Jo Davis ~ Memorial Site ~


Todd Ray Bethke 08-29-1971 ~ 07-27-1994 South Dakota, USA Placed by parents, Larry & Ginger Bethke	Alexander "Alex" Joesph Gutierrez 08-03-1988 ~ 04-11-2003 New Mexico, USA Placed by Debbie, Alex's Mommy	Jay D. Jacobson 07-31-1978 ~ 03-04-2002 South Dakota, USA Placed by Aunt, Brenda Reeves ~ Memorial Site ~


Kristen L. Douglas 11-18-1985 ~ 12-03-2003 Illinois, USA Placed by Mom & Dad, Donia & Jerry Douglas ~ Memorial Site ~	Todd E. Mills 10-15-1965 ~ 01-20-2003 Indiana, USA Placed by Sister, Lori Cole ~ Memorial Site ~	Jay D. Jacobson 07-31-1978 ~ 03-04-2002 South Dakota, USA Placed by Gandma, Joan Jacobson ~ Memorial Site ~


Ken Stromquist 02-03-1960 ~ 04-28-2001 Wisconsin, USA Placed by Sister, Becky Sapik	Jeremy Stromquist 03-21-1983 ~ 09-29-2001 Wisconsin, USA Placed by Aunt, Becky Sapik	Andrew Stromquist 05-10-1987 ~ 05-26-2004 Wisconsin, USA Placed by Aunt, Becky Sapik


Robbie Walters, Jr. 08-16-1973 ~ 12-14-2002 Florida, USA Placed by Father, Robert Walters, Sr. ~ Memorial Site ~	Jeff Carlson 12-27-1971 ~ 09-19-2003 Minnesota, USA Placed by Sister, Gina Carlson	Bo Owen 01-19-1973 ~ 04-24-2004 Mississippi, USA Placed by Sister, Roxanne Kirk


Bo Owen 01-19-1973 ~ 04-24-2004 Mississippi, USA Placed by Nephew, Jacob Kirk	Kassandra "Kas" Carroll 01-31-1973 ~ 07-21-2001 Ohio, USA Placed with Love by Sister, Tracy ~ Memorial Site ~	Brian E. Salser 10-03-1971 ~ 03-14-2002 Placed by Fiance, Erin L. Stover


Stephanie Marie Fisher 07-31-1986 ~ 12-21-2002 South Dakota, USA Placed by Mom, Sherri Fisher ~ Memorial Site ~	Amanda Mae Nelson 01-26-1979 ~ 01-21-2001 Minnesota, USA Placed by Mother, Shelley Nelson	Tasher Lee Nelson 04-21-1997 ~ 01-21-2001 Minnesota, USA Placed by Grandmother, Shelley Nelson


Anthony Nicholas Blankenship 09-25-1990 ~ 06-30-2004 Michigan, USA Placed by Aunt, Janet With all my love Forever!!!!	Sverre Alan Handegård 13-09-1974 ~ 17-11-1995 Rogaland, Norway Placed by Sister, Barbara Sleep Tight Little Brother	Jason Smith 11-06-1983 ~ 08-09-2004 Indiana, USA Placed by Mom, Karen Smith In my heart forever I miss you everyday


Lauren Niederer 10-12-1987 ~ 05-05-2004 New Jersey, USA Placed by Mother, Maria Niederer	Rudy Eberstadt IV 04-21-1984 ~ 09-07-2004 Placed by his parents & brother Connecticut, USA ~ Memorial Site ~	Tish Goodnight 07-25-1984 ~ 02-20-2004 Placed by Aunt Lo Texas, USA I love you and miss you!


Toni Zebrzuski (nee Tully) 15-01-1954 ~ 09-06-2004 Placed by Daughter, Emma United Kingdom Loved and missed always	Elizabeth Hopkins (nee Tully) 11-11-1994 age 48 Placed by Neice, Emma United Kingdom	Nuala Tully 24-10-1998 age 24 Placed by Cousin, Emma United Kingdom


Shannon Blanton 12-13-1974 ~ 11-22-2004 Placed by Girlfriend, Kim Barnes North Carolina, USA	Christopher Peter Smith 12-06-77 ~ 06-14-04 Placed by Girlfriend, Elizabeth Massachusetts, USA	Loria Susan Caulder 04-04-1979 ~ 09-09-2001 Placed by Mother, Susan North Carolina, USA ~ Memorial Site ~


Shawn Michael McNatt 09-25-1978 ~ 08-03-2002 Forever in my heart...we will be together again I love you! Mother (Sherry Davis) Alabama, USA ~ Memorial Site ~	James Andre Mora 05-14-1981 ~ 03-14-2003 Placed by Mom California, USA	Michael A. Aaron, Sr. 03-31-1970 ~ 04-05-2005 Placed by Wife, Mrs. Pamela S. Aaron New York, USA


Anthony Nicholas Blankenship 09-25-1990 ~ 06-30-2004 Placed by Grandmother, Linda Marentette Michigan, USA	David Ryan Strackbein 11-02-1954 ~ 03-20-1985 Placed by Daughter, Lisa Grubb With eternal love, your little girl Oklahoma, USA	Josh Cannon 1989 ~ 05-21-05 Placed by Friend, Stephanie Duong We'll Miss You, Josh Texas, USA


Scott E. Griffin 05-29-1973 ~ 10-09-2004 Placed by Wife, Christina ~ Memorial Site ~	Robert W. Wright 04-30-1952 ~ 08-29-2005 Placed by Daughter, Paulette Walker	Ian Roberts 2 March 1965 ~ 15 February 1996 Placed by Daughter, Kayleigh Bedford I love you dad