Lights on for one year anniversary of COVID-19

Brandy Sotke Boyd of Royal Oak, left, embraces Dawn Hunt of Waterford during the Oakland Together COVID-19 Tribute Walk at Waterford Oaks County Park in Waterford, Mich. on March 10, 2021. Boyd lost both of her parents to COVID-19. The walk features an interactive light trail for visitors to reflect on the impact of the pandemic and those who have lost their lives due to COVID-19 as well as a tribute to thank frontline workers.

Carol Capobres of Sterling Heights, left, and Michael Michalski of Pontiac walk together during the Oakland Together COVID-19 Tribute Walk at Waterford Oaks County Park in Waterford, Mich. on March 10, 2021. “This is so beautiful. We’re just enjoying the peace and quiet of the walk,” Capobres said.The walk features an interactive light trail for visitors to reflect on the impact of the pandemic and those who have lost their lives due to COVID-19 as well as a tribute to thank frontline workers.

From left, Brandy Sotke Boyd of Royal Oak, Colette Nutton of Ferndale and Jim Dunleavy of Davison walk during the Oakland Together COVID-19 Tribute Walk at Waterford Oaks County Park in Waterford, Mich. on March 10, 2021. The walk features an interactive light trail for visitors to reflect on the impact of the pandemic and those who have lost their lives due to COVID-19 as well as a tribute to thank frontline workers.

Amy Nelson, left, and her husband Josh Nelson of Waterford, walk during the Oakland Together COVID-19 Tribute Walk at Waterford Oaks County Park in Waterford, Mich. on March 10, 2021. The walk features an interactive light trail for visitors to reflect on the impact of the pandemic and those who have lost their lives due to COVID-19 as well as a tribute to thank frontline workers.

From left, Commissioner Janet Jackson, Commissioner Eileen Kowall and Commissioner Karen Joliat walk during the Oakland Together COVID-19 Tribute Walk at Waterford Oaks County Park in Waterford, Mich. on March 10, 2021. The walk features an interactive light trail for visitors to reflect on the impact of the pandemic and those who have lost their lives due to COVID-19 as well as a tribute to thank frontline workers.

People walk during the Oakland Together COVID-19 Tribute Walk at Waterford Oaks County Park in Waterford, Mich. on March 10, 2021. The walk features an interactive light trail for visitors to reflect on the impact of the pandemic and those who have lost their lives due to COVID-19 as well as a tribute to thank frontline workers.

The First National Building in Detroit near Campus Martius is lit with other buildings, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asked residents and businesses to turn on their lights from 8-9 p.m Wednesday, to mark the one year anniversary of COVID-19 being confirmed in the state.

Nicholas Wenger, 4, of Waterford plays on a rock during the Oakland Together COVID-19 Tribute Walk at Waterford Oaks County Park in Waterford, Mich. on March 10, 2021. The walk features an interactive light trail for visitors to reflect on the impact of the pandemic and those who have lost their lives due to COVID-19 as well as a tribute to thank frontline workers.

Colette Nutton of Ferndale walks during the Oakland Together COVID-19 Tribute Walk at Waterford Oaks County Park in Waterford, Mich. on March 10, 2021. The walk features an interactive light trail for visitors to reflect on the impact of the pandemic and those who have lost their lives due to COVID-19 as well as a tribute to thank frontline workers. “It’s a nice way to give tribute to the people who have passed,” Nutton said.

Carolynn Krause of Rochester Hills, left, walks with her daughter Caroline Krause, 18, of Rochester Hills during the Oakland Together COVID-19 Tribute Walk at Waterford Oaks County Park in Waterford, Mich. on March 10, 2021. The walk features an interactive light trail for visitors to reflect on the impact of the pandemic and those who have lost their lives due to COVID-19 as well as a tribute to thank frontline workers.

Brandy Sotke Boyd of Royal Oak walks with Nicholas Wenger, 4, of Waterford during the Oakland Together COVID-19 Tribute Walk at Waterford Oaks County Park in Waterford, Mich. on March 10, 2021. Boyd lost both of her parents to COVID-19. The walk features an interactive light trail for visitors to reflect on the impact of the pandemic and those who have lost their lives due to COVID-19 as well as a tribute to thank frontline workers.

Kelly Hyer of Davisburg scans her temperature during the Oakland Together COVID-19 Tribute Walk at Waterford Oaks County Park in Waterford, Mich. on March 10, 2021. The walk features an interactive light trail for visitors to reflect on the impact of the pandemic and those who have lost their lives due to COVID-19 as well as a tribute to thank frontline workers.