We did a balloon release. We wrote everything that s been holding us back.The note I tied to the balloon said this, "Life is tough, but so are you. Find a reason to smile today. The family gathered for a balloon release to not only celebrate his birthday but to keep his memory alive. Mi'King would have been 15 years old today. Balloon releases were planned today at 16 high schools in Jefferson County Colorado for a Day Without Hate event to promote unity. Don't release helium balloons outdoors - tie each helium balloon individually to a weight. Weight all helium-filled foil balloons. Connection and farewell: Poems can serve as a powerful connection between mourners and the departed, allowing for a final farewell filled with sentimentality.