Every year on June 16, Agape Bereavement Manager Karrie Filios honors her mother by handing
out Dove bars. She's been doing this every year for 12 years.
When Karrie’s mom was living her last days, she wasn’t the typical hospice
patient in terms of food. She ate up to the day before she died. That day, she
enjoyed her last, and favorite, treat: a Dove Bar. The morning of her death,
October 15, 2005, Karrie and her family raised their Dove Bars, eating them in
tribute to her mom. They did so at her memorial service and have continued this
tradition on her mom’s birthday ever since.
As our Bereavement Manager, Karrie knows all about loss,
grief and the power of remembrance. How a simple, tangible token (in this case, a rich,
creamy treat perfect for a mid-June summer day), can stand as a sweet memorial.
Thanks, Karrie, for the call to remember and for including
us in this delicious tradition every year. Happy Dove Day.
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