“You really just feel like your soul has been ripped out,” said Susan Taynor, Sacco’s mother. “The feeling of loss at such a heinous act — it’s so mentally painful.”
Since her daughter’s death, Taynor said they’ve received an outpouring of support from the community. Many have donated flowers in her honor: Jessica’s dream, lavender and day lilies.
To commemorate her life, the family planted a memorial garden at 3457 Ohio 560 in Concord Twp. They’ll hold a public service to lay Sacco’s ashes to rest within the garden from 6 to 9 p.m. today.
“It’s not just a garden, it’s a memory for a lot of people (and) how this has affected a community,” Taynor said.
There will also be a dedication ceremony for the Urbana Police Division, which Taynor said did “an amazing job” arresting those accused in Sacco’s death.
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