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World AIDS Day observed in Rehoboth
The Candlelight Walk began at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand and proceeded down Rehoboth Avenue, ending at All Saints' Church. DAN COOK PHOTOS
December 5, 2017
Christopher Costas participates in the World AIDS Day walk. Costas was the first person diagnosed with AIDS in Delaware in 1981 at 11 years old.
Receiving their candles at the pre-walk ceremony are (l-r) Kathy McGuiness, Russell Stiles, Kathy Wiz and Patricia Stiles.
Rehoboth Beach Mayor Paul Kuhns, right, reads the names of a group of people who died of AIDS during the Service of Remembrance and Hope.
Glen Pruitt shouts the words "You stupid darkness!" as part of his comments during the Service of Remembrance and Hope.
Ed Miller of Rehoboth prepares for the walk at the pre-walk gathering and candle lighting at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand.
All Saints’ Rector Max J. Wolf reads the names of people who died of AIDS.
Salvatore Seeley, program director of CAMPsafe, the CAMP Rehoboth HIV/AIDS prevention program, as well as manager of Health and Wellness Programs for CAMP Rehoboth, explains the plans for the candlelight walk.
Donna de Kuyper sings “Blessings” as part of the the Service of Remembrance and Hope.
Leslie Hayes speaks to the people gathered at the the Service of Remembrance and Hope.
Murray Archibald, a founder of CAMP Rehoboth, begins the Service of Remembrance and Hope by asking the speakers why they are there.
All Saints’ Rector Max J. Wolf welcomes people to the Service of Remembrance and Hope.
The World AIDS Day candlelight walk starts up Rehoboth Avenue to All Saints’ Church on Olive Avenue.
World AIDS Day was observed with a Candlelight Walk and Service of Remembrance and Hope Dec. 1 in Rehoboth Beach. There was a pre-walk gathering and candle lighting at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. The Candlelight Walk began at the Bandstand, proceeded down Rehoboth Avenue, ending at All Saints' Episcopal Church on Olive Avenue. The Service of Remembrance and Hope followed where the names of people who died of AIDS were read by volunteers. A light supper was held after the service.
