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Eastern Shore Community Memorial Service for Those Who Died of COVID-19 (Photo Gallery)

Jun 29, 2020 | Features

An Eastern Shore Community Memorial Service for Eastern Shore residents who died of COVID-19 was held Saturday, June 27, 2020, at the Exmore Town Park. Click on any photo to enter the gallery.

Robin Lynne Heath, center, reads a letter she wrote to memorialize her mother, Ida Ellen Culver Costin, who died of COVID-19, during a memorial service Saturday, June 27, 2020 in Exmore Town Park. Photo by Carol Vaughn.

Minister Karen Downing speaks during a memorial service for COVID-19 victims Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Exmore Town Park. Photo by Carol Vaughn.

Bishop David A. Sabatino Sr. reads a Bible passage during a memorial service for COVID-19 victims Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Exmore Town Park. Photo by Carol Vaughn.

Attendees bow their heads as Father Rick Willis prays during a memorial service for Eastern Shore residents who died of COVID-19 Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Exmore Town Park. Photo by Carol Vaughn.

Elizabeth Wolfe sings during a memorial service for COVID-19 victims Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Exmore Town Park. Photo by Carol Vaughn.

Marisa Sanchez reads the names of Eastern Shore residents who died of COVID-19 during a memorial service Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Exmore Town Park. Photo by Carol Vaughn.

The Very Rev. Rick Willis speaks during a memorial service for COVID-19 victims Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Exmore Town Park. Photo by Carol Vaughn.