Cemetery’s butterfly release honors first responders, loved ones

John Haeger / Catholic Courier | 09.08.2019

More than 200 butterflies were released Sept. 7 during the annual Memorial Butterfly Release at Ascension Garden Cemetery in Henrietta. The release is a tribute to first responders and a celebration to honor the lives of loved ones.

Lauren Hochreiter releases a painted lady butterfly as her father, Scott, looks on during the Memorial Butterfly Release at Ascension Garden Cemetery in Henrietta Sept. 7.

Father Peter Bayer Gives A Blessing During The Ceremony.

Monroe County Sheriff Tom Baxter and Town of Henrietta Supervisor Steve Schultz release butterflies.

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