~The Floating Lantern~

 The floating Lantern Pet Memorial....People reserve a lantern, which they can then decorate prior to the event with their pet’s name, image or other remembrance. The day of the event, the decorated lantern top is affixed to the lantern base and people walk along a lighted path to the release point on the beach. The path is lit by luminarias and flanked by several hand-bell ringers – light and sound guides you to the beach. The event starts at 6 p.m. and features memorial lanterns set afloat on Lake Whatcom at dusk and takes place on National Pet Memorial Day. Carol (Legacy) and I decorated ours tonight because we hadn't pre ordered our lanterns. Next year we will make sure ours are done up with pictures of or pets.