Students at Walton High School have held several commemorations for Grace Bunke this week, and a memorial service has been scheduled in a couple of weeks.
Bunke is the Walton freshman who died on Sunday of aggressive bone cancer, the day before her 15th birthday, and after a public battle to raise money and awareness.
The service will be on Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church (4385 Lower Roswell Road).
Walton students held a celebration of life service earlier this week that included a release of many yellow balloons and a tribute from senior class president Peter Minetos:
What a phenomenal job done by ’Walton Rally’ organizing the Celebration of Life for Grace Bunke💛. A truly moving and a inspirational morning.🙏💛#AmazingGrace #CarryYour☂️ pic.twitter.com/ultEk83Mws
— Walton 2018 (@WaltonClass2018) March 30, 2018
https://twitter.com/PeterMinetos/status/979512465716326401
Grace’s family is providing updates at a Caring Bridge page that includes this latest entry:
“Fortunately, we trust in our belief about God’s goodness and His promises. In fact, that is what this upcoming Sunday is all about. Grace might have died on Palm Sunday, but because of Easter – we know she is still alive and well. We just can’t see her.
“Which is why we are all doing ok. Are we sad? Absolutely. Do we miss Grace? More than you can imagine. Are we overwhelmed? Sometimes. Is Caroline dealing with this in her own way? Yes. Are we a puddle of emotions? Not all of the time. Are we crying 24/7? No. Are we dysfunctional in every way? No. Are we ok? Well, yes. We are all ok because we know deep down in our hearts that Grace is too.
“Don’t believe me? Well then join us as we spend time together honoring our beloved daughter and Caroline’s most amazing and incredible sister and best friend as we attempt to see…Life Through the Eyes of Grace.”
Donations in her honor can be made to the Rally Foundation and Swim Across America, which are devoted to childhood cancer research. Proceeds for the latter benefit the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, where Grace was treated.
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