Remembering Those We Lost To COVID In McHenry Co.

MCHENRY COUNTY, IL — In McHenry County, there have now been more than 260 people who have lost their battle with the virus. That number, a small percentage of the county's population, is more than just another stat.

A child lost his mother; a mother lost her child and maybe her own mother, too. A community lost a teacher, a mentor, a student, a coach. The front line lost a nurse, a doctor, an EMT, a hospital orderly.

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We all lost some of our heroes.

Here at Patch, we know your friends, families and loved ones are more than numbers, and we want to help you remember them. As we near one year living with COVID in our communities, we want others to know them. We want to help you share their stories.

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Do you have a story to share? Using the form below, we invite you to tell us about the loved ones you've lost — who they were, what they enjoyed and what difference they made in your life. You can also submit a photo.

All tributes will then be compiled in a searchable virtual memorial.