Ribbon of Remembrance

A Ribbon of Remembrance:  Alamo Heights Honors Hill Country Flood Victims

What started as a quiet tribute in Alamo Heights has grown into a citywide show of love, unity, and remembrance.

Green ribbons began appearing on trees, fences, and lampposts across the 78209 area in early July-first tied by friends, neighbors, and classmates in honor of Kellyanne Lytal, a beloved Cambridge student who tragically lost her life during the Hill Country flooding at Camp Mystic over the Fourth of July weekend. As the heartbreaking news spread, so did the ribbons.

Now, those green ribbons stretch far beyond Alamo Heights, forming a visual tapestry of hope and remembrance across San Antonio and the Hill Country. They represent not just Kellyanne, but all the campers and families affected by the devastating floods, including those still missing.

The color green- symbolizing life, growth, and renewal-has become a message from the heart: that these young lives will not be forgotten, and that our community stands together in grief and support.

Neighbors, churches, schools, and businesses have all embraced the movement. Some have wrapped entire trees; others have lined sidewalks and storefronts with bows and signs of encouragement. It’s a grassroots act of love that’s blossomed into something truly beautiful.

For many, the ribbons are more than a memorial-they’re a symbol of togetherness in the face of unimaginable loss.

To learn more about how to support search and relief efforts, visit https://kerrcountytx.gov/