You can memorialize a loved one in one of three ways:

 

Interested in finding additional ways to help HOPES?  Visit our What Can I Do? page.

 

Many Faces of Suicide Quilt

The "Many Faces of Suicide" quilt demonstrates the profound impact of suicide on those left behind. Each block has been created by a survivor and serves as a memorial for loved ones lost to suicide. This powerful message is displayed throughout the state and nationwide. Once a year in Washington D.C., quilts from each state converge at the nation's capital.
If you are interested in creating a quilt square or displaying our quilts, please email us at info@hopes-wi.org for more information.

 

HOPES Memory Book

Brandon D Garland

May 13, 1987 - 
February 15, 2006
Brandon had a huge circle of friends and enjoyed everything and anything that had to do with country music, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and sports.  Read more about Brandon and his family's  survival.

Scott F Scherschel

April 28, 1977 -
June 15, 1994
A sensitive and intelligent soul, Scott loved caving and repelling.  An injury cut short his cross country running career.  He is sorely missed by his parents, brother, sister, family, and many friends. 

 

Stephen J. Bongard

October 12, 1970 -
March 10, 2007
Excerpt from The Moon, a poem by Stephen's niece:
When your life is shrouded in nothing but dark,
With your emotions sealed back,
And your heart shuts down,
Don't give up.
Read the poem in its entirety (.pdf)

Greg Wopp

1956-1974
Greg was an artist and encouraged his sister Laura (pictured with him at the left) in her art.  He loved Uriah Heep and Jimi Hendricks! 

John Wopp

1957-2004
John was a very loving father, LOVED hunting and fishing.

Ethan T. Meetz

April 29, 1990 - April 16, 2008
Ethan was a kind, compassionate person who was self-taught in playing the bass guitar, electronic guitar, and drums with aspirations of attending Madison Media College for recording music.  He will be missed daily. We love him.
Would you like your loved one added to our memory book? 
Click here for a Memorial form (.pdf), which can be mailed or emailed to us - details are on the form

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608-274-9686

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Disclaimer: HOPES is not a crisis or counseling service. If you are suicidal, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), provides access to trained telephone counselors, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The diagnosis and treatment of depression and other psychiatric disorders should be performed by health care professionals. The information on this site is for educational purposes only.