The city of Detroit has declared August 31 as ‘Detroit Memorial Day’ to remember those residents who lost their lives to the corona virus. Mayor Mike Duggan said the pandemic resulted in most of the victims not being able to have proper funerals and burials. Families will be able to drive their cars in 15 consecutive funeral processions on Belle Isle past nearly 900 billboard-sized photos of the victims. The city is seeking some 400 volunteers to assist with next Monday’s event.
