Tonight, at 5:30 pm, the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool will be illuminated with four hundred lights.  Each light represents 1,000 Americans who have died of Covid 19.  This memorial is part of President Biden’s inauguration events and he and Vice-President Harris will speak at the memorial to honor the lives lost to the Covid-19 coronavirus.  Similar memorial ceremonies will be held around the country.
In New York, the Empire State Building will be illuminated in red lights to represent “the heartbeat of America.”  In New Orleans, white flags will be placed around Lafayette Square.  In Seattle, the Friendship Bell in the Kobe Bell Courtyard center will be rung 40 times.  Nationwide, people will be ringing bells and lighting candles and placing them in their windows to remember those who died.
UNITED SIKHS mourns the lives lost with the country and the world.  To date, UNITED SIKHS has provided over 4 million meals globally.  1.5 million meals have been provided in the United States, including 40,000 meals delivered to people in their homes and approximately 60,000 meals provided to homeless communities.  UNITED SIKHS has provided support in California, Washington, Texas, Connecticut, New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts, Utah, and Maryland and will continue to do so until the pandemic is over.  If you need assistance, please reach out to our helpline 1-855-878-6333.  Your donations can help UNITED SIKHS in providing direct assistance to individuals and families in need.