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• To provide consultation and advice regarding additional support services in the vicinity.

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 raises awareness for people like him who may not know what the Courage Garden is or who it honors.

“Anything that brings awareness is a good thing,” he said. “I hope they keep it going.”

So long as Je co hosts a Courage Walk, Gail Barron and her family will be there.

Barron and her two children were wearing shirts honoring their cousin Angel Delgado, who was murdered in 2005. Her family members visit the Courage Garden any time they’re at the courthouse, Barron explained, and they’ve attended every Courage Walk since losing her.

In that time, they’ve gotten to know the other families who frequent the event and share their experiences with each other. It’s also become an opportunity for the next generation of Delgado’s family — like Barron’s children who are 7 and 1 — to learn about her.

“It’s a way to keep her memory alive ... (and) talk about her freely,” Barron said, referring to her children. “ … Our family is grateful that this (Courage Walk) continues on.”

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