where those of us left behind can find comfort and support from others who have also experienced a suicide loss. We celebrate by joining together during the Christmas season to remember and memorialize our loved ones who are gone from our lives but not from our hearts.

Beginning Saturday, December 1, through Saturday, January 5, Memory Tree Coordinators across the nation will attach the names of loved ones lost to suicide to each state's "Memory Tree of Lights" - creating a tree covered in lights and adorned with the names of our loved ones.

The "Memory Tree of Lights" outreach began in 1998 with one tree in Colorado. Next year, we celebrate our 10th year of helping hurting hearts and the outreach is now worldwide.

If you have lost someone to suicide, please join us by adding his or her name to your state tree. There is no cost for participating, so please join us as we remember those we miss so much.

To locate the "Tree Coordinator" nearest you, click the button to the left.

Some of State Trees have been adopted by State Tree Coordinators from neighboring states. If your state does not have a Memory Tree Coordinator, perhaps you would consider joining our team and representing your state.

It's been almost ten years since my brother died and I am still amazed at how many people's lives his suicide has touched in some way. The dedication of the State Tree Coordinators is what helps the Memory Tree of Lights keep growing and glowing. Thank you, kind and loving people, for your time, energy and commitment. Without you, so many broken hearts would not know comfort through the difficult holiday season.

Please take the time to browse and if we can help in any way, let us know.

Many hugs,