BETHESDA, MD—On Saturday, June 6, the Weiner family and the Montgomery County Department of Parks will dedicate the new Linda Weiner Memorial on the Capital Crescent Trail.
Linda Weiner, a former elementary and middle school teacher with the Montgomery County Public Schools system and Sidwell Friends School, passed away August 3, 2004 at age 46 after battling leukemia. In the aftermath of Linda's tragic death, the Weiner family received an outpouring of proposals and suggestions for honoring her life and memory—the most significant being the construction of this memorial on the Capital Crescent Trail. Linda Weiner and her family frequently used the trail for taking walks with friends, rollerblading and biking.
The memorial is an enhancement to the small existing trailhead plaza near Bethesda Avenue and Woodmont Avenue in downtown Bethesda. The new plaza includes a new water fountain, new park benches, granite pavers on the plaza floor, new landscaping and a new brick planter and capstone for additional seating.
At least 70 friends and family members, including several of Linda’s former students, are expected to attend the dedication ceremony Saturday, in addition to Delegate William Bronrott.
Additionally, the dedication date—June 6—is significant because it marks Linda Weiner’s birthday.
WHO:
The Weiner Family
Montgomery County Department of Parks
Delegate William Bronrott
WHAT:
Linda Weiner Memorial Dedication
WHEN:
Saturday, June 6, 2009
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
WHERE:
Capital Crescent Trail
On the corner of Woodmont and Bethesda avenues
Across from the Barnes & Noble in downtown Bethesda
Parking is available in the lot across from the Barnes & Noble and the Ourisman Honda dealership located at 4800 Bethesda Avenue.
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Contact:
Kelli Holsendolph
Media Relations Manager
Montgomery County Department of Parks
301-650-2866
