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World AIDS Day observed Dec. 1 in Rehoboth

World AIDS Day was observed Dec. 1 in Rehoboth Beach. Shown leading the walk are (l-r) Cathin Bishop, Laura Simon, Allen Jarmon and Sharyn Warwick. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
December 12, 2019

World AIDS Day and the Candlelight Walk and Service of Remembrance and Hope were observed Dec. 1 in Rehoboth Beach. The cold and rainy weather didn’t hinder the spirit of the walk.

Nearly 100 people participated in the annual event where observers walked from the Bandstand to All Saints’ Church on Olive Avenue where the service was observed. The service included a reading of the names of friends and family lost to AIDS. Observers raised their candles when the name of someone they loved who died of AIDS was read.

World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the very first global health day.

World AIDS Day was observed Dec. 1 in Rehoboth Beach. Shown leading the walk are (l-r) Cathin Bishop, Laura Simon, Allen Jarmon and Sharyn Warwick. DAN COOK PHOTOS
CAMP Rehoboth founder Murray Archibald welcomes all to the service. He stands with the primary slogan of Act-Up. AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) is an international, grassroots political group working to end the AIDS pandemic. The group works to improve the lives of people with AIDS through direct action, medical research, treatment and advocacy, and working to change legislation and public policies.
Reading the names during the service are (l-r) Rehoboth Mayor Paul Kuhns, Cathin Bishop and Sharon Pembry
CAMP Rehoboth Board President Chris Beagle and Cathin Bishop read names during the service of remembrance.
Cathin Bishop, left, and Loree Arnold read the names of people lost to AIDS.
CAMP Rehoboth Board Secretary Glen Pruitt, left, and Mark Pipkin reads the names of people who died of AIDS.
Ivo Dominguez speaks to the observers gathered at All Saints’ Church.
CAMP Rehoboth’s Salvatore Seeley brings words of hope.
Laurie Kuebler holds a candle as Sal Seeley reads names of people who have died of AIDS.
Dr. William Chasanov brings words of hope to the observers gathered at All Saints’.
CAMP Rehoboth founder Murray Archibald wrapped the observers with a wide red ribbon and said the red ribbon ties us together into community, and despite our differences, we are one. He ended the service with a charge to “go take your light into the world.”
CAMP Rehoboth founder Murray Archibald wrapped the observers gathered at All Saint’s with a wide red ribbon and said the red ribbon tied us together into community and despite our differences, we are one.
Doug Yetter and the CAMP Rehoboth Chorus Ensemble performs The Sound of Silence.
Karl Zoric reads “Tonight we carry a candle to honor the brave activists who would not allow silence to equal death.”
Laurie Kuebler reads, “Tonight we carry a candle and remember our friends and loved ones lost to AIDS.”
Cathin Bishop reads, “Tonight we carry a candle to celebrate long-term survivors of HIV and AIDS.”
Mark Pipkin reads, “Tonight we rejoice in the progress made in treatment and prevention for HIV.”
William Wheatley spoke of his experience with AIDS. He was diagnosed in 2005.
Tiffany Milam speaks from her experience as a caregiver.

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