DuPage County officials recently celebrated the opening of a new space dedicated to remembering those who have been affected by violence.
During a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, officials unveiled the Victims of Violence Memorial Park, located at 422 N. County Farm Rd in Wheaton.
New Memorial Park a space for reflection and remembrance
At the event, DuPage County board members said they felt it was important to have a designated place where people can remember their loved ones.
“We found a nice space that is serene. It’s quiet, and it gives families the ability to come out and just reflect on the lives that were important to them,” said Michael Childress, a DuPage County board member and chair of the county’s Public Works Committee…