Help Us Honor Melissa Inouye with a Memorial Bench

Today is Melissa Inouye's birthday. In celebration, we are raising funds to purchase a memorial bench in her honor. This bench will be placed in the Merebahn Wetlands where people can sit and reflect on her legacy, including her passionate quest to oust the phragmites there. We are asking friends, family, and anyone touched by Melissa’s life to consider donating—even a small amount will help us reach our goal and make this tribute possible.

Melissa’s Legacy

Melissa’s life was defined by service, kindness, and a deep love for nature and community. She was a passionate advocate for the environment. Her dedication to preserving local habitats shone through in her tireless clean-up efforts at the Merebahn Wetlands, where she engaged her community and taught the youth how to protect and restore this important ecosystem. Melissa’s hands-on commitment and leadership left an enduring mark on everyone she met, and this bench will serve as a lasting reminder of the beauty she brought into the world.