Photo by Joselyn King The beginnings of a monument featuring the names of the nine lives lost during June 14, 2025 flooding in Triadelphia sits on the grounds of the Triadelphia United Methodist Church. The church is planning a full unveiling of the monument on June 13.

TRIADELPHIA — Next weekend marks the one-year anniversary of the June 14, 2025, flooding that struck Triadelphia, Valley Grove and surrounding communities, and a monument honoring the nine people who died will be unveiled.

A ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, outside Triadelphia United Methodist Church. A light luncheon will follow.

The monument bears the names of the nine residents who died in the flooding: Michael Bokanovich, Travis Creighton, Lisa McMasters, Sandra Parsons, Jesse Pearson, Kyleigh Shotton, Parker Shotton, Michael Veronis and Connie Veronis.

Last July, about a month after the flooding, church and community members erected nine crosses outside the church, each bearing the name of a victim, etched by Pastor Mike Palmer of Triadelphia United Methodist Church.

Those crosses will remain in place and are visible from U.S. 40, Palmer said.

“They will have their own separate memorial,” he said. “It’s right on U.S. 40. Those crosses have been here since day 1. They aren’t going anywhere. Their families can come decorate for any holiday.”

The new granite monument, which is being installed, will be 15 feet in diameter and 12 feet high.

The names of those who died in the flood have been engraved on its side. In the center will be a tree with a silver ribbon representing water wrapped around it. One branch will hold leaves, while another will feature a perched cardinal, symbolizing that God is watching over and that life continues, Palmer said.

There is no cost associated with the monument.

“It was all donated free — the time and the materials,” he said. “The monument will recognize those who lost their lives, but also those who dedicated time, energy and equipment to help those in the flood. We want to represent them and their contribution to the community.”

Palmer said planning for the monument began about seven to eight months ago, though discussions started almost immediately after the flood.

“It was during the second week of the flood we sat down and had to do something, and it has grown to where it is today,” he said. “People offered time and equipment, and the end result is beautiful.”