Kids paint rainbow bridge to honor late pets in Barren County
Heartfelt tribute by local youth to honor cherished pets at Weldon Park
GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) – Children at the Boys and Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County have come together to create a vibrant “rainbow bridge” in a heartfelt tribute to pets that have passed away.
The project, inspired by the Henry and Clark Foundation, draws from the “rainbow bridge” concept—a poetic image cherished by pet lovers as a place where beloved animals wait to reunite with their owners.
“It is a way for any pet owners to come and honor their pets that have crossed that ‘rainbow bridge,’” said Ben Wells, co-founder of the Henry and Clark Foundation. “Whatever they want to do, it’s just a place to go and remember your pet.”
On Thursday, the children placed the finishing touches on the bridge, which will soon be installed at Weldon Park.
“We picked a beautiful spot in Weldon Park right under some trees—it’s shaded,” Wells said. “It’s really serene and quiet, and we’re really excited about this.”
River Wilson and Elijah McKissack are among the youth contributing to the project. The two shared that the experience has been a meaningful opportunity to work alongside friends for a worthwhile cause.
“It’s going to be in a park, and many people will walk on it—many generations,” Wilson said.
The Henry and Clark Foundation was founded in late 2019 by Ben and Jessica Wells, with a mission to raise awareness and support for children and animals in need.
“This was placed on our heart. I think God put it there, and this is just our way of trying to do good things,” Wells said. “People want to do good. People always want to do good things.”
Over the past week, the children have poured their energy and creativity into transforming the 12-by-3-foot wooden bridge into a vibrant masterpiece, adorned with a kaleidoscope of colors.
The bridge itself was constructed by a couple of Wells’ friends before being delivered to the Boys and Girls Club for painting. It marks the first major community-oriented project of the foundation.
“Hopefully, if it takes off like we think, we can put a bridge in every park in Glasgow and move it out to Cave City—different counties,” Wells said. “I think it’s going to be fantastic.”
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