Bowling Green to Host Memorial Tree Ceremony Oct. 29
The community will gather to honor Ava Woodcock at 2109 River St. following the loss of the young mother.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Pregnancy
A memorial tree ceremony for Ava Woodcock is scheduled for October 29, 2026, in Bowling Green. Woodcock and her unborn child died following gunshot injuries in April 2026.
Why it matters
The ceremony serves as a community remembrance for Woodcock, while her family continues to work toward the adoption of her daughter, Chloe. Support for the child is currently being organized through an online fundraiser.
Suspect Brandon Bond is currently held on a $2 million cash bond following charges of murder, fetal homicide, and fleeing police. His next scheduled legal appearance is a pretrial conference on January 25, 2027.
The players
Ava Woodcock
The deceased mother whose family is hosting a memorial in Bowling Green.
Brandon Bond
The suspect facing charges of murder and fetal homicide who appeared in court on October 13, 2026.
Chloe Woodcock
The daughter of Ava Woodcock who is currently the subject of an adoption process by her family.
The details
The memorial ceremony will take place at 2109 River St. as a way for family and community members to honor Woodcock. Following her passing in April, Woodcock's family initiated an adoption process to secure the future of her daughter, Chloe, and established a GoFundMe page to manage support for the child.
Timeline
October 29, 2026, 5 p.m.: Memorial tree ceremony for Ava Woodcock.
January 25, 2027: Pretrial conference for Brandon Bond.
The Home Front
The tragedy highlights the complex legal and personal aftermath families face, including adoption logistics and victim advocacy. It aligns with documented trends regarding the impact of trauma on family stability and the importance of community-based support systems.
Residents of Bowling Green looking to support the family can attend the memorial at 2109 River St. on October 29. Families wishing to assist with the child's care may look for the family-established GoFundMe page.
The takeaway
This event serves as a reminder to check on neighbors experiencing family tragedy and offer support where possible. The community is invited to honor Ava Woodcock at 2109 River St. on October 29 at 5 p.m.
What happens next
Brandon Bond has a pretrial conference scheduled for January 25, 2027.
Further reading
For resources on supporting families through loss and life transitions, visit the Pregnancy section.
