Kayla Wallace, her children Shay-Lyn and Savanna and Kayla’s mother and the children’s grandmother Donna McCrimmon launch their helium filled balloons in Red Deer Tuesday afternoon. The family joined others around the world marking World Suicide Prevention Day. In Red Deer Suicide Information and Education Services held a barbecue at Rotary Park to bring people together and remember loved ones who have been lost to suicide. The family wrote messages on slips of paper before launching their words into the sky in commemoration of husband, father and grandfather Mike McCrimmon, who died three years ago. Other communities through Central Alberta also recognized the day, including Lacombe where a walk for wellness and suicide prevention was held.