Candlelight vigil to be held Sept. 10

BATAVIA, Ohio (Sept. 9, 2015) — The Clermont County Suicide Prevention Coalition will host its 14th annual candlelight vigil at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 to remember, honor, and cherish the lives of those individuals lost to suicide in Clermont County over the past year. More than 5 million living Americans have lost a close family member or friend to suicide. Anyone whose life has been touched by suicide is welcome to attend and pay tribute to their loved one. There will be a ceremonial lighting of candles, balloon release, and performance by West Clermont By-Request Choir.  Refreshments will be provided following the vigil.

Date: Thursday, Sept. 10
Where: Union Township Veterans Memorial Park
Glen Este-Withamsville Rd.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Contact: Lee Ann Watson, 513-732-5400

This event is sponsored by the Clermont County Mental Health & Recovery Board in collaboration with the Clermont County Suicide Prevention Coalition.

(Photo: Balloons are released in memory of loved ones at the 2014 candlelight vigil.)