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Washington National Cathedral will host the funeral of former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Friday

Published November 4, 2021 at 9:35AM

From the Washington National Cathedral:

“The funeral of former Secretary of State Colin Powell will be held at Washington National Cathedral on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 12 noon ET. Secretary Powell, who served for decades in and out of uniform starting with his service in the Vietnam War, was also national security advisor from 1987 to 1989 and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1989 to 1993. Numerous military and Congressional leaders are expected to be in attendance. (more…)

#PSA

Washington National Cathedral will toll its funeral bell 700 times today at 5 p.m.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 5, 2021 at 9:35AM

photo by Stephen Spaulding

From the Washington National Cathedral (3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW):

“On Tuesday, October 5 at 5 pm EST, the Cathedral will toll the Bourdon bell 700 times, once for every 1,000 American COVID-19 deaths. The toll is expected to take about 70 minutes.”

#coronavirus

“flags line the National Mall in remembrance of those who died due to covid.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 15, 2021 at 10:05AM

photo by wwwchris

CNN reports: “1 in 500 US residents has died of Covid-19

As of Tuesday night, 663,913 people in the US have died of Covid-19, according to Johns Hopkins University data. According to the US Census Bureau, the US population as of April 2020 was 331.4 million.”

“In America: Remember
This fall, 610,000+ flags will honor all Americans who have died from COVID
@suzannefirstenberg | Visit Sept 17-Oct 3, 2021” (more…)

#coronavirus

About that spotlight many saw last night

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 9, 2021 at 9:05AM

“Spotted tonight on my way from Arlington back to DC. Any idea what the light is for?”

Last year there was also queries a few days before September 11th for the testing of ‘Towers of Light’ tribute for a 9/11 memorial. (more…)

“The Washington Monument will reopen on Wed, July 14”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 13, 2021 at 11:15AM

Photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim

From the National Park Service:

“Big news! The Washington Monument will reopen on Wed, July 14 & operate daily from 9 am to 5 pm Advance tickets are required & will be available daily at 10 a.m. at http://recreation.gov. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status.”

#coronaville

“Collective trauma requires communal healing.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 24, 2021 at 10:35AM

1722 14th Street, NW

From The Outrage:

“After a year of challenges that at times have felt insurmountable, The Outrage — a hub for activism located on 14th Street — will reopen the doors to their community space on July 4th, unveiling the COVID-19 Memorial Project, an art gallery and event series that will memorialize the DC area lives lost to COVID-19. (more…)

#coronavirus

About that Fighter Jet Flyover Yesterday – Check Out the World War One Memorial

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 17, 2021 at 9:50AM

14th and Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Thanks to Brian C. for sending photos from the newly dedicated WWI memorial. This is what that F-22 fighter jet flyover was all about yesterday.

More photos: (more…)

“The Gun Violence Memorial is an installation on the National Mall in Washington DC to remember victims of gun violence and inspire the #CourageToAct.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 14, 2021 at 11:05AM

Thanks to Tim and Emily for sending from the Giffords Gun Violence Memorial:

“The Gun Violence Memorial is an installation on the National Mall in Washington DC to remember victims of gun violence and inspire the #CourageToAct. (more…)

“I’d love for the person or persons who did this to know how much it meant.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 24, 2021 at 9:15AM | Updated March 24, 2021 at 9:49AM

John Marshall Park next to the Canadian embassy

“Dear PoPville,

I saw this little memorial while walking my dog, and with how emotionally vulnerable the past few days have been and with the media not even being able to spell their names correctly, seeing this unexpectedly just hit me with so much warmth. (more…)

“looking for an outdoor space to have a memorial service which would accommodate 30-35 people”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 19, 2021 at 3:25PM

Photo by angela n.

“Dear PoPville,

I lost my sister on Friday…

I am looking for an outdoor space to have a memorial service which would accommodate 30-35 people for no more than 1.5 hours. Due to Covid we are not interested in food or beverages. Please let us know if you are aware of an outdoor space that may accommodate this event.”