Lorraine Murphy picked up where the Comet took off.

"She was the one who really picked up the opportunity after the park closed," said Winnie Swalm, a member of the Footsteps for Flowers committee.

Swalm, as well as several other Fort Erie residents, gathered at the Crystal Chandelier on Saturday before setting out along Crystal Beach for the second annual Footsteps for Flowers memorial walk in memory of Murphy, who chaired both the Crystal Beach Improvement Area board and the Friends of Crystal Beach for several years before she died in 2004. As well as keeping her memory alive, the walk also serves as the main fundraiser for the CBIA, a cause that was very important to Murphy. The money goes towards beautification efforts that this year will focus on in-ground planting and landscaping.

"One hundred per cent of the funds go into beautifying Crystal Beach," said Bob Steckley, chair of the Footsteps for Flowers committee.

The walk this year differed from last year as it took people on a walk down Erie Road and up to Queen's Circle, all the way educating walkers about the historical landmarks in Crystal Beach. Steckley said Murphy would've enjoyed the new walk.

"Lorraine would love this twist on the walk, that we're educating people," he said. "If you're here and you didn't know Lorraine personally, be thankful that you're carrying on her legacy."

Last year's walk raised about $8,000. Swalm said the event was well on its way to reaching that mark as registrations continued to come in.

Murphy grew up in Fort Erie and worked in Toronto for much of her adult life, moving back to Ridgeway after marrying and giving birth to her daughter Glynis. While her husband Brad Murphy operated his own business in Crystal Beach, she would soon follow suit, opening Mrs. Murphy's Chocolate Outlet and Pantry, as well as continuing to volunteer for the community.