Worldwide Candle Lighting

Julie Tipton lights a candle in memory of her son, Chad Tipton, during the Worldwide Candle Lighting in memory of children who have passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, at La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau. The world wide event, which takes place on the second Sunday in December at 7 p.m., is sponsored by The Compassionate Friends, a support group for families who have lost a child.

The Worldwide Candle Lighting in memory of children who have passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, at La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau. The world wide event, which takes place on the second Sunday in December at 7 p.m., is sponsored by The Compassionate Friends, a support group for families who have lost a child.

The Worldwide Candle Lighting in memory of children who have passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, at La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau. The world wide event, which takes place on the second Sunday in December at 7 p.m., is sponsored by The Compassionate Friends, a support group for families who have lost a child.

The Worldwide Candle Lighting in memory of children who have passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, at La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau. The world wide event, which takes place on the second Sunday in December at 7 p.m., is sponsored by The Compassionate Friends, a support group for families who have lost a child.

Allyson Seiler, back, and Rhonda Wilson light candles in memory of Mackenzie Rian Seiler-Monroe during the Worldwide Candle Lighting in memory of children who have passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, at La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau. The world wide event, which takes place on the second Sunday in December at 7 p.m., is sponsored by The Compassionate Friends, a support group for families who have lost a child.

Parents, friends and family hold candles during Worldwide Candle Lighting in memory of children who have passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, at La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau. The world wide event, which takes place on the second Sunday in December at 7 p.m., is sponsored by The Compassionate Friends, a support group for families who have lost a child.

Mark and Dawn Hoffman light a candle in memory of Dawn's daughter, Brittney Seabaugh, during the Worldwide Candle Lighting in memory of children who have passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, at La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau. The world wide event, which takes place on the second Sunday in December at 7 p.m., is sponsored by The Compassionate Friends, a support group for families who have lost a child.

The Worldwide Candle Lighting in memory of children who have passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, at La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau. The world wide event, which takes place on the second Sunday in December at 7 p.m., is sponsored by The Compassionate Friends, a support group for families who have lost a child.

Friends and family of Levi Collom light candles during the Worldwide Candle Lighting in memory of children who have passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, at La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau. The world wide event, which takes place on the second Sunday in December at 7 p.m., is sponsored by The Compassionate Friends, a support group for families who have lost a child.

The Worldwide Candle Lighting in memory of children who have passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, at La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau. The world wide event, which takes place on the second Sunday in December at 7 p.m., is sponsored by The Compassionate Friends, a support group for families who have lost a child.

Linda Logan speaks during the Worldwide Candle Lighting in memory of children who have passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, at La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau. The event, which takes place on the second Sunday in December at 7 p.m. is sponsored by The Compassionate Friends, a support group for families who have lost a child. Logan is a facilitator for La Croix Church's support group for parents who have lost children.

Glenn and Ellie Collom light candles in memory of Levi Collom with their daughter Victoria, 10, during the Worldwide Candle Lighting in memory of children who have passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, at La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau. The world wide event, which takes place on the second Sunday in December at 7 p.m., is sponsored by The Compassionate Friends, a support group for families who have lost a child.

The Worldwide Candle Lighting in memory of children who have passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, at La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau. The world wide event, which takes place on the second Sunday in December at 7 p.m., is sponsored by The Compassionate Friends, a support group for families who have lost a child.