Memorial Lantern Float
The James O’Donnell Funeral Home of Hannibal, MO will be holding their annual Memorial Lantern Float again this Memorial Day weekend on Saturday May 26, 2012 at 8:00 PM at Nipper Park on the Hannibal riverfront. This annual event is held in conjunction with the “Twain on Main Festival” and is co-sponsored by the Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department.
This ceremony remembers those we love and allows for reflection on the memories of loved ones and dedicates prayers for a peaceful and harmonious future. Just as the waters of the Mississippi merge with the Gulf of Mexico and eventually with each Ocean, the wish for peace and happiness extends from the banks of the Mississippi across the globe.
We invite everybody to take part in this meaningful event. The lantern floating is free and open to all regardless of nationality, race, faith or lifestyle.
Anyone interested in participating is asked to meet at Nipper Park on the Hannibal riverfront between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM to decorate their lanterns. At 8:00 PM there will be a brief ceremony as the lanterns are released on the Mississippi River in memory of those we love. There are a limited number of lanterns so please reserve yours by calling the James O’Donnell Funeral Home at 573-221-8188.
For over a century James O’Donnell Funeral Home Inc. has become an indispensable friend to families in need, a source of comfort during difficult times and a trusted provider of funeral services customized to fit their needs. O’Donnell’s believe that a loved one’s funeral services should be one of honor and dignity. They concentrate on the accomplishments and the positive memories to celebrate life and to help families face the future with renewed strength. Five generations of the O’Donnell family have set “The Mark of Excellence” in the Hannibal area.
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