PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Knights of Columbus – Council 3680 dedicated a New Monument and Setting to the people of Parsippany. Grand Knight Frank Palmieri officiated the dedication of this new Memorial which is located on the grounds of Saint Christopher Church. The Master of ceremonies was Past Grand Knight Stephen J. Roman Sr., the Chairperson of this project.
The new monument is simply dedicated as a “MEMORIAL TO THE UNBORN.”
This new Memorial is six feet wide by 16 feet long, it is made of large wooden beams, and is a two tiered effect. The main part of the memorial is a beautiful Pink Granite Monument, engraved on the front of the marker is an image of the Blessed Mother, her arms outstretched seeking children who are fleeing to her protection, in the center of the stone are the simple words, “Memorial to the Unborn.” To the left of the inscription is a Cross of Jesus, and kneeling next to the cross is a kneeling, praying angel…When asked what the Angel was symbolic of, Roman stated “It is symbolic of the Angel who flies the souls of the Unborn Children to spend eternity in Paradise with Jesus Christ!”
The larger portion of the monument is covered with white Montana Marble chips that have a pink hue running thru them. There are a number of trees and shrubs on the Memorial, as well as a kneeling stone covered in foam for comfort. There is a walk way to the memorial made in the shape of a cross, and a concrete bench and birdbath for those who might like to sit and meditate at the Memorial.
The Memorial is a project of the Parsippany Knights of Columbus, the Parsippany Columbiettes and the Catholic War Veterans Parsippany Post 1967. The project was built by a local man, Garnet McHugh, he spent countless hours designing, cutting and assembling this beautiful memorial.
The Dedication and Blessing was given by Father Joseph Buffardi, Pastor of Saint Christopher Church, in attendance at the event was the head of the Knights of Columbus in New Jersey, State Deputy Bruce Demolli, the District Deputy John Walsh as well as other dignitaries.
Mr. Roman stated during his remarks that the Knights of Columbus are committed to being a family organization committed to all life at any stage, but we want to remember the countless babies who were not born because of miscarriages, accidents, illness other misfortunes and abortion…We have built this beautiful memorial for those who may have suffered a loss and for them to know that the Knights of Columbus will always pray to GOD asking him to give those families his support until we are all re-united with HIM in Heaven.
