I ROAR FOR YOU

This Memorial Square comes from Kathleen in California. Kathleen says that creating this square helped her cope. Her daughter in law was in 41 days of isolation for being positive. Then Kathleen learned about other family members in different parts of the US who were also infected. They all, thankfully, recovered, but she was saddened…

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IN MEMORY OF ERIC YUICHI OSHIRO

Eric is the son of Betty Oshiro, the Memorial Square to the left. Eric was a stoic, soft-spoken man who quietly helped wherever he could. He preferred not to call attention to himself. “Your typical IT person,” his wife Lori said. But there was a quiet strength beneath that soft-spoken demeanor, a virtue he passed…

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IN MEMORY OF BETTY NORIKO OSHIRO

This Memorial Square was sent to us from Cynthia in California on behalf of her close friend Brenda, the daughter of Betty and sister to Eric, both who were lost to COVID-19.  Betty had no trouble finding her voice. She loved to sing. As an instructional aide at Lincoln Elementary School in Paramount, where she…

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IN HONOR OF SMALL BUSINESSES

This Memorial Square comes to us from Gloria in Morgan Hill, CA, to honor all the Small Businesses and their struggles to provide goods and services while remaining safe during the pandemic. 

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IN MEMORY OF DR. TOM HALLIDAY

This Memorial Square comes to us from Sue in Massachusetts. Dr. Tom Halliday was a family practice physician, first in New York State for 14 years, then relocating to Cape Cod, MA, where he had a practice for some 40 years.  When not in the office, he loved playing and watching sports with his family…

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IN MEMORY OF FRED COX, POSTMAN FROM ENGLAND

This Memorial Square comes from Wendy in California and represents a longtime family friend who passed away in April, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19. Fred was a postman in England and was beloved by his community. Wendy and her family were very sad that they in America were not allowed to fly back to…

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IN MEMORY OF ALL THOSE LOST

This Memorial Square comes to us from Carol in New York in honor and memory of all those we have lost to COVID-19. Carol writes: My hope is that these two blocks I have sent can serve to remember those who do not have someone to make a block for them. May you and yours…

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IN HONOR OF THE TEACHERS

This Memorial Square comes to us from Laura in California. Laura dedicates her Square to all the teachers that continue to shape the lives of America’s children during these trying times.

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