INSPIRE

The Gina Rose Montalto Memorial Foundation began as a way to honor Gina’s memory and keep her beautiful light shining.

Many people have been inspired by Gina’s life and her story.
Through these artists, Gina’s light continues to shine in this world.


music

Click the image above to hear ‘Roses’ by Linda Paige

“Roses” by Linda Paige

I didn’t have the privilege of knowing Gina in this lifetime. But, the more I learned about her after her passing, I felt this pull, this drive to carry on her legacy. There is only one way I knew how to do that: through a song.

The lyrics of “Roses” are a letter to Gina, a personal diary entry set to music and released into the world.

Throughout this process, I have gotten to know the Montalto family, a group of kind, wonderful people that I am lucky to know. To know them is to know the love that Gina had in her life, and to know the joy her legacy carries.

Gina’s voice is featured on “Roses” - she can be heard on the very beginning and end of the track, the idea being that the song starts and ends with Gina.

Dear Gina,
I promise.
Love, Linda

 

“Largo for Gina”
by Wesley Howell
2023 ARTS Scholarship Recipient