Camden County Remembrance and Hope Memorial Vigil
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
7:30 PM – Rain or Shine
Timber Creek Park, 236 Taylor Avenue & Chews Landing Road, Blackwood
The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Addiction Awareness Task Force invite family and friends to remember the loved ones we lost and spread the message of hope to those still fighting the disease of addiction. Help raise awareness of the crisis we’re facing within our community.
2024 Vigil Program:
Master of Ceremonies
Dominic J. Vesper Jr. Camden County Deputy County Administrator and AATF Co Chair
INVOCATION
David Harkins, Chief, Township of Gloucester Police Department Deacon, Diocese of Camden
PRESENTATION OF COLORS
Camden County Joint Honor Guard –DRPA; Gloucester Township; Berlin Boro; Pine Hill
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Sgt. David Vannoni, GT (retired)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chief Bill Sampolski, Runnemede Police Department
WELCOME REMARKS
Commissioner Virginia Betteridge
MESSAGES OF HOPE
Healing through Hope and Perseverance
Prosecutor Grace MacAulay
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jayson Williams , Former NBA All-Star and Founder of Rebound
REMEMBERING THOSE WE LOST
A Mothers 10 Year Retrospective of Loss and Giving Back
Patty DiRenzo
LIVE ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE
What a Wonderful World by Louie Armstrong – Jess & Falc
VIDEO AND MUSICAL PRESENTATION MONTAGE
CLOSING REMARKS
Commissioner Deputy Director Ed McDonnell
GUESTS WELCOME TO WALK AROUND MEMORIAL
Add Names to Memorial Vigil Presentation
If you would like to add a loved ones name and photo to the vigil presentation, click here. Please note, if you have submitted your information in the past, you do not need to submit for this year.
Visit Past Remembrance and Hope Memorial Vigils
Memorial Pavers
The Camden County Remembrance and Hope Memorial at Timber Creek Park in Gloucester Township is offering a place for reflection to the families who have lost a loved one to the disease of addiction, showing them that they are not alone. Pavers are being offered as part of the Remembrance and Hope Memorial to honor the lives lost.
Please note pavers are available all year long but will not be completed and installed until August of each year. To be included in the 2025 vigil, all pavers must be purchased before August 1st. Once paver is purchased you will receive a proof to approve. Once approved we will save and share all installation and vigil dates for August of that year.
Camden County is offering two options for residents:
Single Paver – $200
- Your very own memorial paver, appx. 20″ wide x 1 O” high, which includes up to 4 lines for your message (17 characters on each line, letters 1 inch high)
Shared Paver – $150
- Have our message with other residents appx. 30’ wide x 20’ high which includes 2 lines for your message (17 characters on each line, letters 1.75 inches high)
To ensure all families have the opportunity to pay tribute, we can only offer one paver for each loved one.
