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Emerson's Memorial Discussion

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Description of meeting: This was a memorial for the deceased student IC. The Emerson’s principal conducted the memorial in the Emerson School’s cafeteria.

Objectives of the session/contact: Show remembrance and celebrating the life of IC for passed away due to a fatal car accident.

Individuals at meeting: IC’s family, Emerson School staff and students, Members from within the school district, MSW Intern (myself), another MSW Intern, and Plainfield High School Art teacher and students.

Previous to the meeting: It was unknown to my knowledge of there being a memorial for IC, until informed by Emerson staff and other MSW Intern.

Start of meeting: Dr. Asante (principal) and Mr. Cone (vice-principal) were making preparations of IC’s memorial …show more content…

Asante spoke of the joy of having their child as a student of Emerson. He spoke about the positive qualities of IC being helpful, respectful, and a friend to her fellow classmates. He gives his deepest condolences to IC’s family. He also mentioned to the family about a bench “In Loving Memory of IC,” with paper angels on it, to dedicated to IC as a reminder for all that sits and walks past the bench. It will be located at the entrance, inside the school until the spring. When spring arrives and it becomes warm, the bench will be placed in a garden area next to the school. The Garden Club will plant a flower also as a tribute to IC. IC’s family also gave a few words on what they wanted to say about IC. Members of the school district spoke on how it feels when losing someone so young. It is a tragic loss for anyone to endure. A student and Mr. Ortiz class (class IC was a student in) read a letter dedicated to IC. Staff of the Emerson School gave a few words in respect of IC and her family. Plainfield High School’s Art teacher and students shared a few words, and presented handcrafted gift in remembrance of IC. Lastly, Dr. Asante concluded the memorial service giving thanks to the family, friends, and all present offering their time and support within the memorial for IC’s family as

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