The Faith & Grief Memorial Arch opened on Friday, November 22 and will be open daily at Klyde Warren Park from 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. through Sunday, December 15. The Memorial Arch is a place to write the name of your loved one who has passed on a ribbon and tie it to the Arch as a symbol of remembrance. 

This year’s Arch is dedicated to those grieving a loved one who died by suicide and to especially honor all those working on suicide prevention and mental health. “We want to acknowledge the significant impact the loss of a loved one by suicide can have on a family, friends and the entire community,” said Rev. Dr. Fran Shelton, Co-Founder, Faith & Grief. “Holidays can be particularly difficult for those who have friends and lost loved ones, and the Arch provides a place and a way to remember them in a place of hope and comfort,” she added.

The entire DFW community is invited to recognize those that are dedicated to mental health and suicide prevention. If you are not able to visit the Arch in person, go to http://faithandgrief.org/arch to request that a ribbon be added to the Arch with your loved one’s name.  Information about grief programs in North Texas and across the nation is also available on the site.

 The Faith & Grief Memorial Arch began in 2016 in response to the Dallas  shooting that resulted in the death of five first responders, following a vigil remembering others killed by violence. Today, this annual event brings the Dallas community together to remember our loved ones and to hold fast to faith's gifts of comfort and hope. 

 About Faith & Grief Ministries

Faith & Grief Ministries is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide opportunities for comfort & hope to those who have experienced a loved one's death. We provide grief support programs online and in-person in the DFW area and nationwide. Find out more at faithandgrief.org.