Hamilton County held a Night of Reflection on March 13 on the steps of the historic courthouse in Noblesville to pay respects to the 400 county residents who have lost their battle with COVID-19. The event also honored health care professionals and first responders who have worked on the front lines since the pandemic began a year ago. (Photos by Ann Marie Shambaugh)
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Shelly Wood, pastor of Orchard Park Presbyterian Church in Carmel, gives a message about hope.
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Zach McNulty speaks about his father, Barry McNulty, administrator of the Hamilton County Health Dept., who died Dec. 17, 2020, after a monthlong battle with COVID-19.
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During the ceremony, lights surrounding the historic courthouse lit the building in blue.
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Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen speaks during the ceremony.
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Westfield Mayor Andy Cook speaks during the ceremony.
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Four hundred luminaries surrounded the historic Hamilton County courthouse in Noblesville on March 13 in honor of Hamilton County residents who have died of COVID-19.
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Zach McNulty speaks about his father, Barry McNulty, administrator of the Hamilton County Health Dept., who died Dec. 17, 2020, after a monthlong battle with COVID-19.
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Fire engine ladders hold up an American flag in front of the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center across the street from the ceremony.
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Hamilton County Commissioner Steve Dillinger speaks during the ceremony.
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Emergency vehicles flash their lights in the streets around the historic courthouse in Noblesville, which on March 13 was surrounded by 400 luminaries representing Hamilton County residents who have died of COVID-19.