Delco Livestreaming Coronavirus Memorial Event Tuesday Night

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — At 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Delaware County will hold a digital memorial ceremony in honor of those lost to the coronavirus.

The county is participating in a national COVID-19 Memorial Tuesday night; the event will be streamed live on the county’s website and Facebook page.

"The ceremony serves as a time to remember those we have lost to the COVID-19 pandemic," officials said in an announcement.

Community members are invited to watch live and participate by lighting a candle in their window or insides their home.

Delaware County municipalities are also invited to light up their government buildings Tuesday evening and churches are invited to ring bells at 5:30 p.m.

The coronavirus has led to the death of nearly 400,000 Americans. In Delaware County, 1,053 have succumbed to the virus as of Friday.

"These are our family members, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and members of our community.
During this pandemic, many family members and friends were not able to say goodbye to their loved ones due to public health concerns or travel restrictions, causing even more pain during an already difficult time of grieving," officials said.

Watch Tuesday's ceremony on the county's website here or on the county's Facebook page here.