Montgomery County will remember those who lost their lives to COVID-19 with a candlelight vigil in Wheaton, according to a Montgomery County press release.
Throughout the month of March we are recognizing two years of #COVID19 response efforts. This week is memorial week and we remember those lost. #MoCoRemembers. A candlelight vigil will be held on Thursday at 7 p.m. in Wheaton.
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— Montgomery County DHHS (@MoCoDHHS) March 2, 2022
The vigil will honor people who lost their lives to COVID-19 over the past two years, memorializing “the sacrifices, dedication and efforts of individuals and partners in the community as we continue to move forward,” the press release said.
While County Executive Marc Elrich notes the county’s high vaccination rate, he also acknowledges the sacrifices made to get to this point.
“I want to thank the many individuals and organizations who have worked extremely hard to provide resources and keep Montgomery County residents safe as we have fought this pandemic,” he said.
Attendees are invited to share their stories online using the hashtag #MoCoRemembers. The vigil will be held at the Marian Fryer Town Plaza, located at 2424 Reedie Drive in Wheaton.
