A flower memorial will be held this Friday for Gary DeToma Jr., the 5-year old son of Melanie DeToma of Decatur, who was killed on Monday. Here are the details of the memorial from Suzanne Kennedy, Principal of College Heights Early Learning Center, as posted on Decatur Metro:
In an effort to show support for Melanie DeToma and her family, but at the same time respect their wishes for privacy, a flower memorial in Harmony Park is being arranged by the community. A linden tree will be planted on-site by Trees Atlanta. Hopefully, by Friday afternoon families can begin to gather bouquets and remembrances as a gesture of goodwill for the family.
If you are able and wish to participate, simply place a suitable arrangement among the flowers in Harmony Park beginning on Friday afternoon. Please do not forget about the Gary DeToma Jr. Memorial Fund at Decatur First Bank, which is another way of showing support to the family as they get through this very difficult time.
Please also be aware that a fund has been established at Decatur First Bank to remember Gary and support the family during this difficult time.
The bank is accepting cash and/or checks-checks should be made out to the Gary DeToma Jr. Fund.
Donations can be made at the bank or mailed–The mailing address is 1120 Commerce Dr. Decatur, Ga. 30030 or 720 Commerce Dr. Decatur, Ga. 30030
Please pass this information on, and do what you can to help support the family of Gary DeToma Jr. and the Decatur community through this tragedy.
My deepest condolences go out to Melanie DeToma, her son, Will, and the rest of the family.
