Remembering Flagler's COVID-19 victims: Flagler County hosts candlelight vigil

A diverse complement of religious leaders throughout Flagler County will provide words of comfort and prayer.

By Julie Murphy
| 4:50 p.m. May 13, 2021

Palm Coast Observer
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Flagler County is hosting a candlelight vigil at 4 p.m. Monday, May 17, to remember those residents who lost their lives to COVID-19. The ceremony will take place in front of the Government Services – inside if it rains.

“The coronavirus pandemic has affected our ability to pay tribute to our loved ones who have died,” said Board of County Commissioners Chair Donald O’Brien. “One of the best ways to honor the collective grief we are experiencing because of the pandemic is by remembering those who died.”

A diverse complement of religious leaders throughout Flagler County will provide words of comfort and prayer:

Kevin James, Palm Coast United Methodist Church
James Bellitto, Church on the Rock
Steve and Dianne Goldthorpe, Epic Church
Charles Silano, Grace Tabernacle Ministries
Rose Eberle, Temple Beth Shalom
Manny Lopez, Santa Maria del Mar
John Galloway, Calvary Palm Coast
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain Ed Reistetter

Battery-operated candles will be provided to all attendees. The ceremony will be streamed via Facebook Live at Facebook/FlaglerCountyGovernment for those who cannot attend in person. The Government Services Building is located at 1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Bunnell.