IN MEMORY OF DAVE BUSHMAN: FROM HIS SON

This Memorial Square honors Dave Bushman who grew up in the Bronx, NY. Dave got a Masters Degree from the New School For Social Research and become a teacher in the NYC public school system. He was also a progressive political activist, working for social justice. In 2010, Dave learned he carried a mutation for…

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MUSIC FOR THOSE IN ICU

This Memorial Square is to remind us of the power of music. Musicians have been playing live over Zoom to soothe sick COVID-19 patients inside the ICU. The live music is a gift to those transitioning and this Memorial Square is dedicated to all those brave musicians willing to help a dying patient feel peace. 

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A GIFT OF THE HEART

This Memorial Square comes to us from Yolanda in California. The heart symbolizes the beauty inside and out of the Covid Memorial Quilt and all the voices fighting to end this pandemic.

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A BLESSING FROM YOLANDA, AGE 78

This Memorial Square comes to us from Yolanda in California. Yolanda is a new quilter at the age of 78. Yolanda believes the Covid Memorial Quilt is a blessing and she is honored to submit two Memorial Squares to help end the suffering for all those affected by COVID-19. 

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IN MEMORY OF THE 21 LOST SOULS FROM NEW ZEALAND

This Memorial Square comes to us from Deb in New Zealand who says although our “numbers” here in New Zealand are small – they are all still devastating losses to those loved ones left behind. My Memorial Square honors the 21 lives lost in New Zealand as of this date. 

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IN MEMORY OF CHARLIE LOWELL

This Memorial Square comes to us from Wendy in Florida in loving memory of Charlie Lowell, who died of COVID-19. Wendy writes: Thank you for your dedication in this project in making this COVID-19 tribute to our dear lost family members. We will honor and remember Charlie on the Covid Memorial Quilt.  

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