Grapevine Center pays tribute to the ones we’ve lost
Dee Fields, fiscal assistant for Grapevine Center, pays tribute to a friend at the remembrance rally Thursday, Oct. 8, at Alameda Park in Butler Township. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle
The Grapevine Center had its annual remembrance rally Thursday, Oct. 8, at Alameda Park in Butler Township, where people who died from mental health-related causes were honored by people providing aid in the area.
The Butler County Board of Commissioners also read and presented a proclamation to the Grapevine Center’s executive director, Bette Peoples, acknowledging the significance of the remembrance rally.
Jim McQuistion was the keynote speaker, and talked about his own journey and struggles with mental health. The event included lunch and a candlelight vigil meant to honor Mental Illness Awareness Week.
Keynote speaker Jim McQuistion speaks to the crowd about his recovery during the remembrance rally Thursday, Oct. 8, at Alameda Park in Butler Township. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle
Butler County Commissioner Kim Geyer, left, reads a proclamation to Bette Peoples, executive director of the Grapevine Center, during the remembrance rally Thursday, Oct. 8, at Alameda Park in Butler Township. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle
Bette Peoples, executive director of the Grapevine Center, right, addresses the crowd after receiving a proclamation from Butler County Commissioners, from left, Kevin Boozel and Kim Geyer on Thursday, Oct. 8, at Alameda Park. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle
Bette Peoples, executive director of the Grapevine Center, addresses the crowd after receiving a proclamation from Butler County Commissioners, from left, Kevin Boozel, Kim Geyer and Leslie Osche on Thursday, Oct. 8, at Alameda Park. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle
A guest at the Grapevine Center’s remembrance rally Thursday, Oct. 8, bows his head during the opening prayer at Alameda Park. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle
Participants in the remembrance rally listen to the keynote speaker Thursday, Oct. 8, at Alameda Park. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle
Remembrance rally emcee Dave Walowen delivers opening remarks at the event Thursday, Oct. 8, at Alameda Park. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle
Miki Kerner pays tribute to several of her friends during the remembrance rally Thursday, Oct. 8, at Alameda Park. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle
