Remembering Sha-King Arrindell, 34 Optician, DJ & Businessman, #NewYork Died April 2020 from #COVID19 Spoke 4 languages Owned: Elite Optics and Optiical With Two Eyes The City University of New York College of Technology Student of the Jewish faith Husband, father of 3 #ExtraordinaryPeople

Remembering Jade Drennan, 39 Correctional Officer IV, #Texas DOCJ Died May 19, 2022 from #COVID19 14-yr career: DOCJ & 84th & 316th, 31st & 223rd Judicial Districts “Officer Drennan was well liked for her thoughtfulness and giving heart.” Wife, mother of 1 #ExtraordinaryPeople

Remembering Darius Jamal Settles, 30 Custom suit designer #Nashville Died July 4, 2020 from #COVID19 Healthy, full of light and always smiling. Owned promising small business "This is what was snatched from us" ~his father Husband, father of 1 son #ExtraordinaryPeople #July4

Remembering Tracey M. Murchison, 55 Housekeeper, Queens #NewYork Died July 4, 2020 from #COVID19 “She’d give you the shirt off her back” Her 8-year-old granddaughter, Arianna, “was her pride and joy.” Mother, grandmother #ExtraordinaryPeople #July4th

Remembering Dr. Godwin O. Molokwu, MD, 59 Gastroenterologist #NewJersey Died May 25, 2020 from #COVID19 32-year career Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr Ross Univ. School of Medicine Ross University School of Medicine Alumni Enjoyed dancing to Bruno Mars Husband, father of 4 #ExtraordinaryPeople

Remembering Dr. Ivan Rodriguez, MD, 61 Internal Medicine, Brooklyn #NewYork Died May 25, 2020 from #COVID19 30-yr career New York Medical College #NYMC graduate Enjoyed playing dominoes, fishing "Hero on the frontlines during the pandemic." Husband, father of 1, brother #ExtraordinaryPeople

Remembering Cory P. Collins, 32 Engineer & Firefighter, Pine Bluff FD #Arkansas Died August 21, 2021 from #COVID19 9-yr career “He always had a pleasant attitude, never seemed to be disgruntled about things. He always had a smile on his face." Husband, friend #ExtraordinaryPeople

Remembering Bryan “Hammy” Hamilton, 42 Firefighter, Naval District of Washington FES U.S. Navy Vet served 18 yrs. Died Jan. 1, 2021 from #COVID19 Career firefighter “He was a selfless friend.” “Bryan was the person you knew you could call.” Son, brother, uncle #ExtraordinaryPeople

Remembering Captain George Arthur Roque, 57 Los Angeles Fire Dept, #California Died January 1, 2021 from #COVID19 22-yr career “He was an exemplary leader who displayed a strong work ethic, led by example,... ~Chief Husband, father of 4 #ExtraordinaryPeople

Remembering Lieutenant Terry Lee Watts, 51 Shelby County Government Fire Dept. Died Feb. 10, 2021 from #COVID19 Career firefighter Former Fire Chief in Mason Bachelor’s, Fire Science Waldorf University “Exceptional public servant” Husband, father of 4, grandfather to 6 #ExtraordinaryPeople

Remembering Captain Reginald K. Smith, 43 Wilson PD #NorthCarolina Died Jan. 7, 2022 from #COVID19 23-year career “Captain Smith served as a mentor and friend to countless Wilson youth.” “Miss you Brother!! You were an awesome Captain” Husband, father of 4 #ExtraordinaryPeople

Remembering Lt. Colonel Bryan Bonzo, 51 U.S. Air Force Edwards Air Force Base Died Sept. 18, 2021 from #COVID19 20 years of service Earned many medals Doctorate/Physical Therapy, Univ of St Augustine for Health Sciences University of Kentucky "His attention to detail was legendary.” Husband, father of 4 sons #ExtraordinaryPeople

Remembering Edward Malioff, 84 U.S. Navy Logistics Manager, F-14 Tomcat Died Jan. 19, 2021 from #COVID19 35 yrs of service Also served in U.S. Air Force Temple University graduate Synagogue Congregations of Shaare Shamayim Husband, father of 2, grandfather #ExtraordinaryPeople

Remembering Dr. Robert Pollack, 94 U.S. Navy Veteran, Researcher/Professor Former Chair, biochemistry dept, Kornberg School of Dentistry Died Dec. 1, 2020 from #COVID19 in #Philadelphia Navy Hospital Corps, World War II Doctorate, Biochemistry, Univ. of TN Husband, father #ExtraordinaryPeople

Remembering Captain W. Chris Mertz, 54 Rancho Santa Fe Fire Died Jan. 20, 2021 from #COVID19 30-yr career Ground Zero & Hurricane Katrina responder “His commitment to service extended beyond his community” Husband, father of firefighter son, 2 daughters U.S. Air Force #ExtraordinaryPeople

Remembering Dr. Tomas Pattugalan, MD, 70 Internal Medicine #NewYork Died March 29, 2020 from #COVID19 48-year career UERMMC College of Medicine #Philippines “Dr. Pattugalan loved and cared for his patients, truly exemplifying the profession of medicine.” #ExtraordinaryPeople

Remembering First Class William Mathews, 47 U.S. Navy Reserve, Electronics Technician Died November 24, 2021 from #COVID19 20 years of service He had a great sense of humor, generous spirit and a playful nature.” Husband, father of 4, brother #ExtraordinaryPeople #VeteransDay

Remembering SSgt Jeffrey Gonteneau, 36 U.S. Marines Gunnery Sgt, Marine Corps Recruiter #NorthCarolina Died September 19, 2021 from #COVID19 16 years of service Tour of duty: Afghanistan Husband, father of 2 #ExtraordinaryPeople #VeteransDay2022

Remembering Master Sgt Lisa Maria Soto, 38 U.S. Army Alpha Company 244th Quartermaster Battalion, Fort Lee Died January 2, 2021 from #COVID19 20 years of service Combat missions: Iraq-2005 and Afghanistan-2011 15+medals Mother of 3 sons #ExtraordinaryPeople #Veterans