These are the stories of three Park lovers who have given the gift of a commemorative tree in Prospect Park. Photo essay by Virginia Freire.

Lois

Lois’s daughter, Jennifer Nicole, was a beacon of light and hope. She grew up in Brooklyn, and her life as a child revolved around Prospect Park. When she passed away in the fall of 2014 while a 21-year-old college senior, Lois wanted to find a way to celebrate and spread the love of her daughter, who had lived such a full life.