Courtesy of National Week of Mourning / Video: Steve Agnos for National Week of Mourning AIDS Memorial Quilt cofounder Cleve Jones and Kristin Urquiza, who spoke about losing her father to COVID-19 at the Democratic National Convention in August, are helping spearhead a week of mourning to remember those who have died in the pandemic. As of early October, COVID-19 has claimed more than 200,000 lives in the United States and more than 1 million worldwide. Jones contacted Urquiza after hearing her speech, and they met at the National AIDS Memorial Grove in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, according to the Bay Area Reporter . The two wanted to organize a time for people to mourn those lost to the coronavirus, especially since social distancing requirements have prevented people from gathering in person to share their grief. This grew into a National Week of Mourning when they connected with others who were planning similar events for early October. From October 4 to 11, daily virtual vigils will take place at 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time/9:00 A.M. Pacific Time to honor those lost to COVID-19 in the United States. Sunday, October 4: National Day of Remembrance Monday, October 5: COVID in […]

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