COURAGE WALK

Dillon Vako ’s family, who wore shirts in his honor. Many others, though, were local volunteers and government employees who were there for general support.

Among the latter were Golden’s Debbie Zwit and her husband, who volunteer in the Courage Garden itself. ey started three years ago, helping with planting and upkeep throughout the year. rough their volunteering, they heard about the Courage Walk and decided to participate for the rst time.

“I found it to be a beautiful place even before I volunteered,” Zwit said of the Courage Garden, encouraging anyone who’s interested to volunteer. “… It gives me peace and comfort to be able to help.”

Mark Hartmeister, also of the Golden area, attended his rst

Courage Walk last year to support his friends, whose daughter was murdered. He went with his friends again this year, saying the event