WAYNE COUNTY

Detroit honors COVID-19 victims on Belle Isle

Todd McInturf
The Detroit News
Mayor Mike Duggan, left, and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist fist bump upon Gilchrist ' s arrival before they address the media and family member participate in the Memorial Drive on Belle Isle to Honor COVID-19 Victims and Commemorate Detroit ' s Resiliency, Monday morning, Aug. 31, 2020
Mayor Mike Duggan, left, and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist fist bump upon Gilchrist's arrival before they address the media and family member participate in the Memorial Drive on Belle Isle to Honor COVID-19 Victims and Commemorate Detroit's Resiliency, Monday morning, Aug. 31, 2020
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Mayor Mike Duggan, left, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, center, and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist greet each other before they address the media.
Mayor Mike Duggan, left, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, center, and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist greet each other before they address the media.
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Hearses from Swanson Funeral Home cross the bridge.
Hearses from Swanson Funeral Home cross the bridge.
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Pamela Alexander, Ford Motor Company Fund director, addresses the media.
Pamela Alexander, Ford Motor Company Fund director, addresses the media.
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A hearse from the Swanson Funeral Home crosses the bridge.
A hearse from the Swanson Funeral Home crosses the bridge.
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Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, left, Gary Torgow, TCF Financial executive chairman and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer social distance as they listen to another VIP address the media.
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, left, Gary Torgow, TCF Financial executive chairman and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer social distance as they listen to another VIP address the media.
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Two Swanson Funeral Home hearses lead a procession of VIPs.
Two Swanson Funeral Home hearses lead a procession of VIPs.
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Family members of COVID-19 victim Alyssa Calcaterra of Madison Heights wait in the procession line on the Douglas MacArthur Bridge in front the skyline of Detroit.
Family members of COVID-19 victim Alyssa Calcaterra of Madison Heights wait in the procession line on the Douglas MacArthur Bridge in front the skyline of Detroit.
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Volunteer Margaret Gore of St. Clair Shores straightens balloons attached to the portrait of COVID-19 victim Alyssa Calcaterra of Madison Heights along The Strand.
Volunteer Margaret Gore of St. Clair Shores straightens balloons attached to the portrait of COVID-19 victim Alyssa Calcaterra of Madison Heights along The Strand.
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Family members process onto the island.
Family members process onto the island.
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This Verheyden hearse leads one of the 15 processions as they pass the portrait of COVID-19 victim Brenda E. Brown.
This Verheyden hearse leads one of the 15 processions as they pass the portrait of COVID-19 victim Brenda E. Brown.
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Loved ones hold a portrait of a COVID-19 victim as they stand in the sunroof of this vehicle.
Loved ones hold a portrait of a COVID-19 victim as they stand in the sunroof of this vehicle.
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This vehicle passes the portrait of COVID-19 victim Patricia Ann Brooks.
This vehicle passes the portrait of COVID-19 victim Patricia Ann Brooks.
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Motorists pass portraits of their loved ones during the Detroit Memorial Drive On Belle Isle to honor COVID-19 victims on Memorial Day, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020.
Motorists pass portraits of their loved ones during the Detroit Memorial Drive On Belle Isle to honor COVID-19 victims on Memorial Day, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020.
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A loved one wipes tears from her face during the procession.
A loved one wipes tears from her face during the procession.
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A motorist passes the portrait of Joan Caddy.
A motorist passes the portrait of Joan Caddy.
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Volunteer Carol Cordell, of Ypsilanti, assists family members during one of 15 processions as she stands in front of COVID-19 victims, including right to left, Emeko Chiles, Donald P, Chisholm, Joanna Chism and Charlie Clark across from The Casino on Belle Isle.
Volunteer Carol Cordell, of Ypsilanti, assists family members during one of 15 processions as she stands in front of COVID-19 victims, including right to left, Emeko Chiles, Donald P, Chisholm, Joanna Chism and Charlie Clark across from The Casino on Belle Isle.
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This Verheyden hearse leads one of the 15 processions as they pass the portrait of COVID-19 victim Paris Canady.
This Verheyden hearse leads one of the 15 processions as they pass the portrait of COVID-19 victim Paris Canady.
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Every procession is escorted onto the island by a hearse and officers from the Detroit Police Department Motor Unit.
Every procession is escorted onto the island by a hearse and officers from the Detroit Police Department Motor Unit.
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Officers from the DPD Motor Unit cross the Douglas McArthur Bridge as they leave Belle Isle to escort another group of family members of COVID-19 victims onto the island.
Officers from the DPD Motor Unit cross the Douglas McArthur Bridge as they leave Belle Isle to escort another group of family members of COVID-19 victims onto the island.
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