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Fort Campbell’s Blanchfield Army Community Hospital to hold 10th annual Walk to Remember

Blanchfield Army Hospital - BACH - Fort Campbell KYFort Campbell, KY – Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) command and staff invite parents who have lost children at birth, by miscarriage or at a young age to join them in honoring their children in a 10th annual celebration Walk to Remember ceremony at the hospital’s “A” building parade field at 11:30am Friday, October 14th.

The event is organized by BACH’s chaplain and Bereavement Support Committee in support of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Month.

During a Walk To Remember ceremony at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Chaplain (Maj.) Thomas Gidley leads attendees in a balloon release to honor the memories of babies lost. (U.S. Army photo by David E. Gillespie)
During a Walk To Remember ceremony at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Chaplain (Maj.) Thomas Gidley leads attendees in a balloon release to honor the memories of babies lost. (U.S. Army photo by David E. Gillespie)

The national observance provides an opportunity to increase understanding of the tragedy involved in the deaths of unborn and newborn babies.

The annual “walk” seeks to promote support, education and awareness for bereaved parents and family members. BACH’s Bereavement Support Committee extends the national remembrance to include bereavement of the loss of child at any age.

“Moms, dads, siblings and supportive friends are encouraged to join us in the celebration of these precious lives,” said Chaplain Mike Nishimura. “This community cares and supports grieving families in times of need but we also continue to remember their loss as days and years pass.”

The ceremony will culminate in a walk around the hospital’s Joel Drive wellness track as a celebration for their life.

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