SAN DIEGO, Texas — A wave of emotions was felt at the first-ever San Diego COVID Remembrance Walk Tuesday, Oct. 17. The small community felt a huge impact as they have lost nearly 80 people to the disease.
Each step taken during the walk was a time to remember - a father, mother, sister, brother, friend - whose life was taken too early. COVID-19 long-haulers were also honored. The names of the lost and the long-haulers were read before the walk.
“I felt that we need more unity in our lives. We lost many people during the pandemic, during COVID-19. We weren’t given the proper time," Melissa Ramirez, a Walk Coordinator with the San Diego Beautify Project, said. "There’s never enough proper time to grieve, but I felt that there’s still a lot of people that are needing to find other people just like them that are grieving."
The event is a continued remembrance of those who fought to overcome COVID-19. Duval County residents showcased their loved ones through pictures, stories, and a balloon release.
This remembrance walk is part of the Yellow Heart Memorial that has united Americans after a storm of pain.
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