Lacey Park to Install 'Wind Phone' for Grieving Residents
Grief Supporting 'Wind Phone' Proposed At Lacey Park
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A proposal to install a 'wind phone' at Deerhead Lake Park beach in Lacey, New Jersey, aims to provide a space for grieving individuals to connect with lost loved ones. Resident Dorothie Bonfanti, who lost her son, advocates for the project, which has garnered support from township officials.
- 01The wind phone is a non-functional rotary phone intended for grieving individuals to express their feelings to deceased loved ones.
- 02Dorothie Bonfanti initiated the project after experiencing personal loss, including the death of her 17-year-old son.
- 03The structure for the wind phone has already been built and donated by a local contractor.
- 04Bonfanti plans to fundraise for benches to create a reflective space around the wind phone.
- 05Township officials, including Committeewoman Peggy Sue Juliano, expressed strong support for the initiative.
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A proposal to install a 'wind phone' at Deerhead Lake Park beach in Lacey, New Jersey, has received positive feedback from township officials during a recent public meeting. Resident Dorothie Bonfanti, who lost her son, Daniel Watkins, expressed the need for a space where individuals can connect with their deceased loved ones. The wind phone, which is an old-fashioned rotary phone, is designed to allow people to express their thoughts and feelings in a peaceful environment. Bonfanti has already secured a donated structure for the phone and plans to raise funds for additional benches to create a reflective area around it. She assured officials that she would maintain the installation and that the township's only responsibility would be routine beach cleanup. Committeewoman Peggy Sue Juliano praised the initiative, stating it is a wonderful idea deserving of support, reflecting the community's need for a grieving space.
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The installation of the wind phone will provide a supportive space for grieving individuals in the community.
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