September 24, 2007
People Inc. Presents Ceremony of Remembrance
Monument dedicated to past residents of the JN Adam Developmental Center, the Gowanda State Hospital, and the West Seneca Developmental Center
Who
:
People Inc. Ceremony of Remembrance: People Inc. staff, self advocates, and human service
Professionals are hosting the Ceremony of Remembrance to honor the lives of the over 500 individuals who now rest at the Gowanda Psychiatric Center Memorial Cemetery.
What:
The Ceremony of Remembrance will honor the lives of the over 500 individuals who now rest at the Gowanda Psychiatric Center Memorial Cemetery. These residents of the former Gowanda Psychiatric Center will be commemorated with a monument unveiled during the ceremony as well as through prayer, song, and the release of a Red Tailed Hawk.
When:
Tuesday, September 25, 2007; 10 a.m.
Where:
Gowanda Psychiatric Center Memorial Cemetery, Rt. 62 Gowanda, New York
Directions:
Take the 90 West toward Erie, Exit at 57 A (Eden Evans Center Road) Turn left onto Eden Evans Center Road Proceed on Route 62 through North Collins and into Collins FOLLOW DETOUR SIGNS. Turn right onto Taylor Hollow Road. Turn left onto Route 438 (Buffalo Street). At the flashing light (McDonalds on corner) turn left on Sand Hill Road (Route 62). The cemetery entrance is the next road past Gowanda Ford on left.
People Inc. is a not-for-profit health and human services agency providing programs and services to more than 10,000 people with special needs, their families, and seniors throughout Western New York. Since 1971, People Inc. has assisted individuals to achieve greater degrees of independence and productivity.
