Queens Covid Remembrance Day

03/12/2022

QCRD Committee Member Shyvonne Noboa spoke with NY1 about her Covid Loss and the memorial to Queens Covid Victims at the Elmhurst Library.

Thank you Shyvonne for being our voice.

Please remember this exhibit is for the Month of March only.

La exhibición es un proyecto de la Biblioteca de Queens.

03/04/2022

The exhibit at the Elmhurst Library is beautiful and so peaceful.

We hope everyone will have the opportunity to visit this month.

03/03/2022

We hope everyone will visit the memorial to our lost loved ones at rhe Elmhurst Library.

This runs for the entire month of March and is open Saturday 10AM–5PM, Tuesday 1–6PM. Wednesday 10AM–6PM, Thursday 12–8PM, Friday 10AM–6PM. The library is closed on Sunday and Monday.

03/02/2022

A new exhibit commemorating the lives lost to COVID-19 is open at the Elmhurst Queens Public Library branch.

02/26/2022

We are thrilled to announce that our loved ones will once again be remembered. this time by the Queens Library in Elmhurst Queens.

The Library has printed out the portraits used on May 1st and starting on Tuesday March 1, they will be adorning the windows of that branch. Though there won't be any formal dedication ceremony, the public is invited to view the portraits during regular library hours. Saturday 10AM–5PM, Tuesday 1–6PM. Wednesday 10AM–6PM, Thursday 12–8PM, Friday 10AM–6PM. The library is closed on Sunday and Monday.

In addition, this being coordinated with the Queens Memory project which is looking to archive the stories of those lost to Covid-19 for generations to come. To participate please go visit http://queenslib.org/queensmemorial

Our thanks to the Elmhurst Branch of the Queens Public Library for making this event possible.

- The QCRD Committee.

01/07/2022

Seems like so long ago we were here under beautiful skies and perfect weather.

I stayed for a bit here, as long as the temperature allowed, no one else around, the bandshell just to myself. I approached my dad's bench, and when I did I didn't just feel him, I felt all of our loved ones keeping me warm.

12/25/2021

Wishing you a warm and blessed Christmas to all of us missing someone this holiday season.

Watch The Duchess of Cambridge and Tom Walker perform 'For Those Who Can't Be Here' at Westminster Abbey for Royal Carols: Together At Christmas.The performa...

12/13/2021

Well over a year ago QCRD Committee Members Brian and Peg were interviewed by Ira Glass from NPR for a segment on his show "This American Life".

They had assumed it was on the cutting room floor and never to used, so were very surprised to find out it aired last night.

Brian edited the hour long show to just their segemnt and added some photos.

Please understand it might be a tough watch for some, there are some triggering photos and it deals with the feelings of guilt and responsibility.

https://youtu.be/e4b1OVKMg0w

11/18/2021

Hello all.

We have been contacted by a reporter from the Global Migration Project at Columbia Journalism Investigations who is looking to speak to anyone who lost a parent or caregiver to Covid to understand the issues these families have been facing since their loss.

If you are interested, please email me at [email protected]

11/01/2021

Love was definitely in the air May 1st... Wishing congratulations and all the best for a happy life to QCRD Committee Member Manpreet and her new husband Corey. Corey and Manpreet ran the stage at the Queens Covid Remembrance Day.

All the best to the new couple

10/20/2021

Despite all we have endured, love always wins.

Please wish congratulations and a happy future to QCRD Committee Member Alissa and her husband Cory!! Your grandfather was with you that day!

10/04/2021

A year ago today in front of the White House, Covid Survivors For Change held the first Covid Remembrance Day.

It was in the midst of everything and 200,000 people had died, a staggering number, since then dwarfed but the over 700,000 gone now.

It was in the drive home that the idea for the Queens Covid Remembrance Day was first started.