National COVID-19 memorial encourages unity while honoring 400,000 American lives
On Tuesday, the United States will hit the grim milestone of 400,000 lives lost to COVID-19. On that same day, a national memorial will be held. Author: Jalyn Souchek Updated: 5:09 PM CST January 19, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tennessee As of Tuesday morning, more than 399,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. The number is expected to hit 400,000 by the end of the day. Those lives will be honored during a national COVID-19 memorial happening the same day.
“We just need to stop, pause, reflect and memorialize those lives that we have lost, Memphis City Councilwoman Michalyn Easter-Thomas said.