Hill Country Memorial will host a Service of Remembrance at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 15, at the HCM Women’s Pavilion to remember babies lost to miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death.

October is designated as Infant Loss Awareness Month, and communities around the world will be holding remembrance services. Last year’s local event drew about 50 people. “We support many local families during the year through Hill Country Memorial’s infant loss bereavement program, our OB staff, pastoral care staff and social workers,” Pam Traver, chaplain at HCM, said. “We provide supportive follow-up through ongoing education and assistance with grief and loss, and I hope that anyone who has experienced a loss will feel comfortable in attending this service. We have received very positive affirmations from the service the last three years and hope many people will take advantage of this opportunity on Oct. 15.”

The service will include an opportunity for individuals, couples, and families to remember their child. The service is a time of remembrance through music, sharing and lighting of candles and, finally, the release of balloons.

Anyone desiring more information may call Chaplain Traver at 830-997-4353 ext 7418