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Covid-19 Memorial at 5:30PM on Tuesday, January 19th

COVID-19 has claimed around 400,000 American lives in the last year. On January 19th, we'll come together to honor those lost.

Light A Candle at 5:30PM for the National Covid Memorial
Light A Candle at 5:30PM for the National Covid Memorial

On January 19 at 5:30pm, the Presidential Inauguration Committee invites Americans across the country to come together for a national moment of unity and remembrance to honor the lives lost to COVID-19.

COVID-19 has claimed around 400,000 American lives in the last year.

In Washington, D.C., President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will host a Covid-19 Memorial event, featuring the first-ever lighting of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to honor and remember those who have died. You can watch live on Biden Inaugural social media channels.

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Here in Bedford, we encourage Bedford residents to join in, by lighting a candle or placing a special light in your window for this nationwide moment of remembrance. Share the word and invite your family, friends, and loved ones to participate in the COVID-19 Memorial and this evening of remembrance.

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