# Event Details - **Event Name**: Butterfly Release Ceremony: Remember. Release. Love Lives On. - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Experience a magical afternoon of love, nature, remembrance, and hope as we release butterflies to honor those who live in our hearts.About this EventThere is something magical about holding a live butterfly in your hands, taking a quiet moment to remember someone you love, and then watching that butterfly rise into the sky. 🦋✨Join Widowhood Real Talk with Tina for our Butterfly Release Ceremony, a beautiful outdoor experience filled with love, connection, remembrance, and hope.This is not a gloomy gathering. It is an opportunity to celebrate the love that remains, reconnect with nature, reflect on treasured memories, and experience an unforgettable moment alongside a supportive community.Our afternoon will include:An uplifting message from Dr. Keith McNallyA heartfelt poem written by Catherine Fornwald and read by Dr. TinaGuided time for personal reflection and journalingThe magical opening and release of live butterfliesComplimentary beverages, chips, and mintsTime to connect and take photographsThis ceremony is open to everyone who wishes to honor someone who has died. It is not limited to widows or widowers.Each $10 ticket includes one live butterfly. If you would like to release more than one butterfly, an additional ticket is required for each butterfly.Only 40 butterflies are available. Once all 40 have been reserved, registration will close.Please bring a comfortable lawn chair or blanket. The event area is flat and accessible to guests with special needs, and free parking is available on-site.Experience the beauty of releasing love, releasing hope, and remembering that love lives on.Reserve your butterfly today. 🦋💜This gathering is not just about remembering; it's about embracing life, finding support, and honoring the ones we hold in our hearts. Reserve your place today for this unique experience. Space is limited, so secure your ticket now. We will obtain your butterflies from the Butterfly Release Company. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a4388d50-a6bf-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w592-h740-dcf8e8d8-gmir.jpg Meet Our Guest Speaker: Dr. Keith J. McNallyWe are honored to welcome Dr. Keith J. McNally as the guest speaker for the 2026 Butterfly Release Ceremony.Dr. Keith is a coach, trainer, mentor, speaker, and suicide attempt survivor whose work centers on helping people rediscover meaning, purpose, and hope after profound pain and loss. Through his lived experience and his work supporting others, he understands that surviving a difficult chapter is only part of the journey—learning to move forward with purpose is another.During our ceremony, Dr. Keith will share an uplifting message:“Love Lives On: Honoring the Past While Choosing Hope.”His message will invite us to remember the people we love while also making room for hope, meaning, and the life that remains before us.The Butterfly Release Ceremony is not intended to be a gloomy gathering. It is a beautiful outdoor experience centered on remembrance, reflection, nature, community, love, and hope.Together, we will pause to remember.Together, we will release.And together, we will be reminded that love lives on. 🦋https://youtu.be/ZwWKf7r8wU0?si=EmL7fUWPB8go-vhLSpecial Thanks to Our Wonderful Photographer, Joshua LangloisWe are deeply grateful to Joshua Langlois and his talented team for capturing the beauty and emotion of today’s Butterfly Release Ceremony. Your generosity and artistry help us preserve these precious moments of healing, hope, and remembrance for everyone who attends.Thank you, Joshua, for lending your time, skill, and heart to support Widowhood Real Talk With Tina. Your contribution makes this inaugural event even more meaningful and memorable.If you’d like to see Joshua’s incredible work or connect with him, please visit his Facebook page: Joshua Langlois Photography. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a4470c40-a6bf-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w480-h740-dc787878-gmir.jpg A Glimpse Into Joshua Langlois’s ArtistryWe’re excited to share a few stunning examples of Joshua Langlois’s photography—moments beautifully captured through his thoughtful eye. These images give you a sense of the heart and skill he brings to every event, including today’s Butterfly Release Ceremony.Enjoy these snapshots. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a4551600-a6bf-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1007-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a4601280-a6bf-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w555-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:10 PMWelcome & MusicInfo: Guests will be greeted with soft background music as they arrive and settle in. Dr. Tina Fornwald, founder of Widowhood Real Talk with Tina, will welcome the community, receive journals, and introduce an afternoon centered on love, remembrance, nature, and hope.🕑: 03:10 PM - 03:30 PMGuest Message by Dr. Keith McNallyInfo: Dr. Keith McNally will share an uplifting message, “Love Lives On: Honoring the Past While Choosing Hope.” His words will encourage guests to honor the people they love while remaining open to hope, meaning, and the life still before them.🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:35 PMPoem by Catherine Fornwald, Read by Dr. TinaInfo: Dr. Tina will read a special poem her daughter, Catherine Fornwald, wrote in tribute to her late father. The poem offers a heartfelt reflection on love, loss, and the enduring connection between those who have died and those who continue to carry them forward.🕑: 03:35 PM - 03:50 PMJournaling and Personal ReflectionInfo: Guests will have time to reflect on the person or people they are honoring and write in their journals. Soft instrumental music will accompany this peaceful moment of remembrance.🕑: 03:50 PM - 04:05 PMOpening the ButterfliesInfo: Together, guests will release their butterflies into the sky in honor and memory of their loved ones. This magical moment represents love, transformation, remembrance, and hope. Take photographs and experience the beauty of the butterflies and the surrounding community. ✨🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:20 PMClosing Words by Ulanka BeckomInfo: Ulanka Beckom will deliver the ceremony’s closing words, honoring the loved ones remembered and encouraging guests to carry the afternoon’s love and hope forward.🕑: 04:20 PM - 04:30 PMRefreshments and Community ConnectionInfo: Guests are invited to enjoy complimentary beverages, chips, and mints while connecting with others before departing.Untitled agendab - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/butterfly-release-ceremony-remember-release-love-lives-on/100001987789764696 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: 550 E Little Creek Rd - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 12.51, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Norfolk - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: 550 E Little Creek Rd - **lat**: 36.9173197 - **long**: -76.2559821 - **full address**: 550 E Little Creek Rd, 550 East Little Creek Road, Norfolk, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Butterfly Release Ceremony: Remember. Release. Love Lives On. - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/3a3114c85ca380103b1121d61456fe01eafe2fd18ea1ee2d6867994a40bd4a0f-rimg-w1200-h678-dc141313-gmir.jpg?v=1777798700 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Butterfly Release Ceremony: Remember. Release. Love Lives On. being held? - **A:** Butterfly Release Ceremony: Remember. Release. Love Lives On. takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm at 550 E Little Creek Rd, 550 East Little Creek Road, Norfolk, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Butterfly Release Ceremony: Remember. Release. Love Lives On.? - **A:** Butterfly Release Ceremony: Remember. Release. Love Lives On. is organized by Widowhood Real Talk with Tina. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Butterfly Release Ceremony: Remember. Release. Love Lives On. is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Norfolk, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Butterfly Release Ceremony: Remember. Release. Love Lives On. sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Butterfly Release Ceremony: Remember. Release. 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