This is an editorial from KSBW’s president and general manager, Laura Williamson. Six years ago this month, the pandemic changed our world and left *** lasting mark on the Central Coast. For many, the impact is still deeply felt. During the pandemic, 940 of our neighbors lost their lives. This week, county leaders, health officials, and families gathered in Salinas to dedicate *** new space of remembrance, the COVID Memorial Garden. Located at the Government Center Plaza on West Allisal Street, the memorial was more than 3 years in the making, *** vision supported by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors to create *** lasting place to honor those lost and recognize what so many endured. At its center are 5 color panels, each representing one of the county’s 5 districts. Each features shades of the same color symbolizing the diversity of our community. The surrounding garden with roses, stone pathways, and seeding offers *** quiet place for reflection, remembrance, and healing. This memorial honors the lives lost and the many people who stepped up to help during the pandemic. Maintaining the memorial will require ongoing support. If you’d like to help fund its long-term care, you can find more information at KSPW.com. We hope you’ll take time to visit the memorial, remember those we’ve lost, and reflect on what our community endured together. KSBW welcomes responsible replies to this editorial.
Six years ago this month, the pandemic changed our world and left a lasting mark on the Central Coast. For many, the impact is still deeply felt. During the pandemic, 940 of our neighbors lost their lives. This week, county leaders, health officials and families gathered in Salinas to dedicate a new space of remembrance: the COVID Memorial Garden.Located at the Government Center Plaza at 168 West Alisal Street, the memorial was more than three years in the making, a vision supported by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors to create a lasting place to honor those lost and recognize what so many endured.At its center are five colored panels, each representing one of the county’s five districts. Each features shades of the same color, symbolizing the diversity of our community.The surrounding garden, with roses, stone pathways and seating, offers a quiet place for reflection, remembrance and healing.This memorial honors the lives lost and the many people who stepped up to help during the pandemic.Maintaining the memorial will require ongoing support. If you’d like to help fund its long-term care, you can find more information here:https://cfmco.org/news/cfmco_fund_list/montereycountycovidmemorialWe hope you’ll take time to visit the memorial, remember those we’ve lost and reflect on what our community endured together.
Six years ago this month, the pandemic changed our world and left a lasting mark on the Central Coast. For many, the impact is still deeply felt. During the pandemic, 940 of our neighbors lost their lives. This week, county leaders, health officials and families gathered in Salinas to dedicate a new space of remembrance: the COVID Memorial Garden.
Located at the Government Center Plaza at 168 West Alisal Street, the memorial was more than three years in the making, a vision supported by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors to create a lasting place to honor those lost and recognize what so many endured.
At its center are five colored panels, each representing one of the county’s five districts. Each features shades of the same color, symbolizing the diversity of our community.
The surrounding garden, with roses, stone pathways and seating, offers a quiet place for reflection, remembrance and healing.
This memorial honors the lives lost and the many people who stepped up to help during the pandemic.
Maintaining the memorial will require ongoing support. If you’d like to help fund its long-term care, you can find more information here:
We hope you’ll take time to visit the memorial, remember those we’ve lost and reflect on what our community endured together.
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