A garden will be dedicated at Jonathan Law High School in Milford today to honor the memory of a popular teen who was killed in the school last year.
Maren Sanchez was killed in the hallway of the high school in April, hours before she was supposed to attend her senior prom. She was only 16 years old.
In the days following Maren’s death, the community came together to remember her.
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Friends decided to dress up in what they had planned to wear to prom and went to Walnut Beach, bringing Maren’s gown with them, and paid tribute. Vigils were held and now Maren's Memory Garden will be dedicated.
It has purple plants, Maren’s favorite color, and plaques stating, “Maren, forever in our hearts,” have been placed on two benches.
The school is holding a small dedication ceremony at the garden at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, followed by a small reception in the area near the new gym/freshmen wing.
After the garden dedication and reception, a girls volleyball game – Law vs. Foran --- will be dedicated in Maren’s memory.
Attendees have been asked to wear something purple.
Donations from members of the community and local businesses paid for the garden, according to the school.
A memorial fund has been set up to help support the family of Maren Sanchez and to honor her memory.
