Memorial Bricks:
A lasting memento at the Angel of Hope in St. Charles, MO
The Angel of Hope
Blanchette Park, St. Charles, MO
The Angel of Hope is a beautiful statue standing in Ben Rau Memorial Garden in Blanchette Park in St. Charles, MO. The Angel of Hope is for families that have lost a child at any age, and she is surrounded by bricks carrying names and memorial messages for the children that have died. The angel's face is that of a child, its arms raised, as a child waiting to be lifted. The word HOPE is inscribed seven times on the statue.
The Angel of Hope is an exact replica of the Christmas Box Angel statue, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and stands as a symbol of hope for all parents who have experienced the death of their child. The Angel of Hope is based on the angel statue in Richard Paul Evans' best-selling novel, The Christmas Box.
To honor our children's memories, memorial bricks are placed around the base of the Angel of Hope statue with separate walkways extending in various directions. The statue and surrounding area is intended to be a source of peace and healing for all bereaved parents, family members and friends who visit. According to park officials, the Angel is visited every hour of every day, and is usually surrounded by white flowers at the base. She is a source of solace and beauty for bereaved families everywhere.
You can purchase a brick for yourself or your loved one in memory of a beloved child, and it will be placed in the garden with the memorial message of your choice. Your Angel of Hope Memorial Brick will be a treasured memento for years to come. Engraved with your personalized message of remembrance, each brick is 4-inches x 8-inches with three lines of text available for engraving; fifteen (15) characters per line, including all spacing and punctuation. All engraving is done in uppercase letters. Every Angel of Hope Memorial Brick purchase includes one (1) felt-backed Miniature Keepsake Brick inscribed with the identical message of the full-size brick. The Miniature Keepsake Bricks measure 2 ¼- inches x 1-inch. Additional Miniature Keepsake Bricks can be purchased in any quantity and make thoughtful and meaningful gifts for friends and family.
The National Share Office hosts two brick dedication services per year, one in the Fall and one in the Spring. The Fall Dedication will take place in late October or early November, prior to the cold and in time for the holiday season. The Spring Dedication will take place the last weekend in April or the first weekend in May, before Mother's Day and Father's Day. Orders for the Fall Dedication must be received by August 20th, and by February 20th for the Spring Dedication. All Miniature Keepsake Bricks will be received during the Dedication Service.
It is a beacon of hope for all, regardless of religious background, who are trying to cope with the emotional and physical absence of their child.
