Mechanicsburg resident to be honored during 2021 Rose Bowl Parade

MECHANICSBURG, Ohio — David Money, 23, was killed in a crash and was an organ donor. Through his gift of tissue donation, he was able to help save the lives of more than 100 people.

Money has been selected as one of 21 people who will be honored on one of the floragraphs during the 2021 Donate Life Rose Parade floral sculptures.

The “Community of Life” floragraph, which are artistic portraits created by using spices, seeds and other organic materials to cover a digitized photograph of the individual.

According to a press release, Money’s portrait is one of the portraits sent to families nationwide for completion in their hometowns.

Money’s mother, Carmela Wiant, and other family members gathered in Mechanicsburg on Tuesday to put the final touches on his floragraph.

Wiant said, “We miss David every day. His final gift touched so many lives, which brings us comfort. He saved and enhanced the lives of over 100 individuals, including twins burned in a fire, a person who avoided amputation, injured athletes, and patients suffering from severe back pain.”

Even though there will not be a Rose Bowl Parade in 2021 due to the pandemic, Donate Life will be part of the Tournament of Roses 2021 TV special, “The Rose Parade’s New Year Celebration presented by Honda.”

Cox Media Group