This event holds immense significance as it marks both the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in our nation.  The 4th Annual Lighting Ceremony is a solemn occasion where hundreds of families impacted by the pandemic come together to remember their loved ones. Some traveling across the USA to stand together. We gather to commemorate those who lost their lives during this challenging time and to honor the essential heroes who tirelessly worked to save others. As we light lanterns to represent the more than 1 million American lives lost, we create a beacon of hope and remembrance.