BAKERSFIELD, CA. - Hundreds of people remembered lost loved ones who won't be home for the holidays in southwest Bakersfield last night.
Over a thousand names were read in memory of people cared for over the years by hospice workers at last night's annual "Light Up A Life Event" sponsored by Hoffmann Hospice.
Each life symbolized by a light adorning a Christmas tree in the Marketplace.
It's an opportunity to celebrate the life of a loved one who's passed on, and hopefully help grieving family members and friends draw strength from others going through the same process.
If you missed last night's event, Optimal Hospice is holding their annual light up a life celebration tonight.
The tree lighting ceremony will be held at the Kern County Museum at 6:30 p.m.
The event is free, and open to the public.
You can purchase an ornament with a loved ones name for $10. The ornament will be placed on the tree of life.
All the money raised will go to the Optimal Hospice Foundation,
For more information, call 716-8000.