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[MommyofanAngel]

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I changed this message because Shadowing Crime composed a better one within this thread, but here is a cut and paste of it!!!!!
Thanks a bunch SC!!!!!!
BALLOON LAUNCH IN MEMORY OF NEVAEH

Saturday, June 13 after the funeral.  The procession to the cemetery will drive by Munson Park, which was Nevaeh's favorite place to play, and then on to Custer Statute.


Who Should Attend?


•Anyone interested
•Children are welcome
•If you can't come, coordinate your own balloon release on Saturday at home


MEET AT:  Munson Park

TIME:

11:00 a.m. for those inflating balloons at the park
11:30-11:45 a.m. for those with balloons inflated

FUNERAL SERVICE:   12:00 p.m.


Weather Prediction:  40% Chance of Rain there is no shelter so bring rain gear just in case!!!!!


OPTIONAL:   Shirt Colors

Purple - Nevaeh's favorite color
Green - Color symbolizing missing children
Yellow -  Color search team wore
Black - Mourning


BRING TRASHBAGS

•balloons
•trash collections


BRING YOUR OWN BALLOONS
**If you don't have balloons, come anyway.  People are bringing extra!


•Any color will be great
•Bring at least 5 balloons or more if you want
•Latex ONLY for environmental reasons; NO MYLAR
•No Ribbons or Strings on balloons for environmental reasons
•Suggestion: Bring balloons in large trash bag to open and release
•Purchase balloons already inflated OR
•Purchase disposable helium (Target or Walmart) OR
•Coordinate with BlessedMomof2 (she can accommodate @ 60 balloons with her tank)
•Scissors to cut off ribbons on any balloons


You Do Not Have To Have Balloons; Just Come


Purple: Nevaeh's favorite color
Yellow & Pink: Colors of Nevaeh's favorite blanket


Alternate Route If Street Blocked
If the main streets are blocked, you can always take Stewart Rd to Bates Lane then up North Custer to Munson.


GENERAL INFORMATION

•Balloons will be released as the hearse passes Munson Park...to float to heaven for Nevaeh.
•This is NOT a party. It's a celebration of Nevaeh's life and remembrance of her in death.  It's a sweet farewell to a beautiful child.
•Paula suggested you bring your lunch to eat prior to the procession starting
•A few card tables are needed
•Some of the people wanted to arrive in enough time to set up / run errands / find parking, so that's how the time got settled out.


LOCATIONS/FOOD

Since there's going to be some "standby time," you may as well bring your lunches to the park. In addition to Food Town that is nearby, there are several fast food places on N. Telegraph Rd. between Custer Rd. / Elm Ave. and Stewart Rd.

Food Town is on Telegraph Rd., about a block north of N. Custer Rd.


•If you all are looking for coffee / picnic food when you arrive in Monroe, there is a Food Town grocery store and Panera Bread at the corner of N. Custer Rd. and Telegraph Rd.
•N. Custer Rd. / Elm Ave. is one of our main east-west routes through Monroe.
•from Sylvania, ... it is possible to come up via US-23 and M-50
•Central Ave. / I-475 (Sylvania-ish) and we have found it takes 45 minutes from Monroe either US-23 or I-75 into Michigan.
•Directions: I-75 to Exit 14 Elm Ave. Monroe, get off that ramp, go west / follow signs into Monroe. Elm Ave. becomes N. Custer Rd. after you get on the other side of town.


MAP

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?name=Munson+Park&city=Monroe&state=MI&address=2770+N+Custer+Rd&zipcode=48162&country=US&latitude=41.927774&longitude=-83.438882&geocode=ADDRESS&id=6352884


Stores Selling Balloons


•Dollar Tree is at 501 N. Telegraph Rd., about five blocks north of N. Custer Rd.
dollar tree is in the same plaza as Blockbuster video
•Meijers/Kroger


Motorcycle Procession

** To Be Posted

[MommyofanAngel]

JMO, I would say all colors of balloons...make it like a giant crayola rainbow in the sky.....

[MommyofanAngel]

to those who can't be at the balloon launch Saturday, I would say if you wanted to do somethng launch balloon(s) from your home or even a local park to you.

[jellenholder]

Good idea to make a separate thread about this.
Saturday I will be bringing a small helium tank with extra balloons so others can fill some if they don't have any.  I do not know how many balloons these tanks fill but I do remember from past experience they fill a lot.  I am not bringing any specific color of balloon because truthfully it will be pretty damn hard to coordinate with everyone what color to bring. Just bring yourself and your family if possible to the park so we can send a beautiful gift up to Nevaeh to catch in heaven!

[BlessedMomOf2]

Ok I can bring a helium tank.  I am not positive how many balloons it fills but I filled about 60 for my daughters party and there was still helium in the tank (not sure how much).  I will also grab a few packages of balloons and some garbage bags so anyone who wants to participate can.  I would say people should still plan on bringing a couple more tanks and balloons though.

[jellenholder]

to those who can't be at the balloon launch Saturday, I would say if you wanted to do somethng launch balloon(s) from your home or even a local park to you.

Great idea!!

[Ladybug]

Good idea to make a separate thread about this.
Saturday I will be bringing a small helium tank with extra balloons so others can fill some if they don't have any.  I do not know how many balloons these tanks fill but I do remember from past experience they fill a lot.  I am not bringing any specific color of balloon because truthfully it will be pretty damn hard to coordinate with everyone what color to bring. Just bring yourself and your family if possible to the park so we can send a beautiful gift up to Nevaeh to catch in heaven!

That is so wonderful Jellenholder! I will grab whatever tanks/ balloons I can.  Perhaps we will cross paths.

[MommyofanAngel]

Good idea to make a separate thread about this.
Saturday I will be bringing a small helium tank with extra balloons so others can fill some if they don't have any.  I do not know how many balloons these tanks fill but I do remember from past experience they fill a lot.  I am not bringing any specific color of balloon because truthfully it will be pretty damn hard to coordinate with everyone what color to bring. Just bring yourself and your family if possible to the park so we can send a beautiful gift up to Nevaeh to catch in heaven!

I agree about colors too...I really think multi-colors would look awesome. We have to nail down a time...I have 2 lil ones so I gotta make sure I get our butts moving early!

[MommyofanAngel]

I think everyone should plan on bringing balloons, depends on how big this idea gets, there may become a balloon shortage in Monroe....Blessed, I am traveling with 2 lil ones, if you have no issues I could bring flat balloons? I am just trying to configure driving with 2 babies, a huge stroller that takes up the back of my truck with balloons blowing all over to Monroe hehehehe

[MommyofanAngel]

next question what TIME? I know the service is at noon and parking is probably going to be an issue...any ideas?

[BlessedMomOf2]

I think everyone should plan on bringing balloons, depends on how big this idea gets, there may become a balloon shortage in Monroe....Blessed, I am traveling with 2 lil ones, if you have no issues I could bring flat balloons? I am just trying to configure driving with 2 babies, a huge stroller that takes up the back of my truck with balloons blowing all over to Monroe hehehehe

No that would be fine!  I have a 1.5 and 3 year old and husband that will be coming as well so im bringing flat balloons. 

[MommyofanAngel]

No that would be fine!  I have a 1.5 and 3 year old and husband that will be coming as well so im bringing flat balloons.

2 and a half year old and a 6 month old....if I can get my teenager to come, that would change things....not sure if he will, don't want to MAKE him

[jellenholder]

As far as balloons go, I am coming from downriver and I can pick up a few extra bags of balloons from where I am. Monroe might have a shortage if people wait till the last minute to get them.  Dollar stores or Party supply stores should have a good stock.  I know filled balloons only last for a short time so if by chance you cant get any on Saturday morning don't let that discourage you from coming.  There will be a few people with extra helium and balloons.
As far as time goes I would think getting there around 11 or 12 would be a good idea.  We need to get together and kind of coordinate a little.

[jellenholder]

2 and a half year old and a 6 month old....if I can get my teenager to come, that would change things....not sure if he will, don't want to MAKE him

My 13 year old son and 5 year old daughter will be coming.  My son has seen me get obsessed with this case and he actually asked me if he could come on Saturday. 

[MommyofanAngel]

As far as balloons go, I am coming from downriver and I can pick up a few extra bags of balloons from where I am. Monroe might have a shortage if people wait till the last minute to get them.  Dollar stores or Party supply stores should have a good stock.  I know filled balloons only last for a short time so if by chance you cant get any on Saturday morning don't let that discourage you from coming.  There will be a few people with extra helium and balloons.
As far as time goes I would think getting there around 11 or 12 would be a good idea.  We need to get together and kind of coordinate a little.

We have a couple of great dollar stores here in Wyan too...I'll check em out