On a pleasant, sunny Wednesday people flocked to Belle Isle to see a somber, remarkable memorial comprised of about 900 mini-billboards bearing the photos of Covid victims. They represent more than 1,500 Detroiters who have died from the plague since March.
Photos by Michael Lucido
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