Labyrinth at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church - Kingsport, TN
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler
N 36° 33.123 W 082° 33.291
17S E 360843 N 4046306
A concrete labyrinth dedicated in memory of 13-year old Darren Henry Golnitz, who had a rare type of cancer.
Waymark Code: WM6E3C
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 05/19/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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The labyrinth is on the West Sevier Street side of Holy Trinity Luthern Church. It is constructed of poured concrete in a bed of red rocks with some landscaping. A nearby maple tree will someday provide shade from the noonday heat. This location is near Holston Medical Center.

Prayerfully walked the path a couple of times - noting the dedication marker for a young man who had passed away in 1990. But I learned more this evening through a quick internet search which found portions of the book Answers to Life by Robert Foster Russell in Google Books. Darren was diagnosed with a rare cancer. Through the Dream Makers organization, the Golnitz family was able to attend a 1990 World Series game in California. Two days after returning to Kingsport from that trip, Darren passed away. Now you know about what a special place this prayer walk labyrinth can be...

Availability: Public

Status: Permanent

Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor

Location:
800 Broad Street
Kingsport, TN USA
37660


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