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FRAMINGHAM – Today, June 1 is a National Day of Mourning in America, as more than 100,000 lives have been lost to COVID-19.

The City of Framingham participated in the event with a moment of silence at noon.

Earlier this morning, Framingham Mayor Yvonne Spicer released a video about the national day of mourning.

“Today we grieve for America. We are reminded of the losses throughout this pandemic. As a community, we take a collective pause to think about all of the lives that have been affected by COVID-19,” said the Framingham Mayor.

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“Nationally, over 100,000 people have succumbed to the virus.
In the state of Massachusetts, 6846 people and here in the City of Framingham, 94 people have passed. I ask that you take a moment to think about the families and friends of those lost and send them thoughts of healing and comfort,” said Mayor Spicer.

“Please join me in a moment of silence to acknowledge the lost by saying a quiet prayer, or whisper the name of a person. As a nation, we collectively grieve and ask for healing and calm in this country,” concluded the Framingham Mayor.

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