GEORGETOWN, Del - An iconic Sussex County landmark, the Circle, dons red lights to honor medical workers and all first responders as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
In the past the Circle has been lit a variety of colors to bring awareness to a number of causes and show community solidarity. This has included pink for Breast Cancer, and blue for Autism Awareness. Mayor Bill West reflected on the latest decision to turn the town red saying, “This is a great opportunity to honor the people that are on the front line”.
“You’ve got nurses and doctors and first responders, law enforcement, putting their life on the line to do the job that they’re doing with this virus”, the mayor continued. Mayor West went on to say that while the lights may be a small token of appreciation it is greatly deserved by those working diligently to combat the virus.
The lights will come on each night until the pandemic is over according to the mayor. The city's town manager says that while the goal of the gesture is to show appreciation to first responders, there is potential for larger community impact.
“It gives those folks that have benefited from our first responders, our healthcare providers our law enforcement officers maybe a sense of peace as they drive around the circle," said Gene Dvornick, Georgetown Town Manager.
Dvornick continued saying that seeing the lights could provide a moment of reflection and gratitude for the commitment first responders have for preserving the lives of others.
Empathizing with those whose lives have been impacted, Mayor West offered this message to the community:
“We’re going to get through this and we’re going to be a better state, a better county, and a better town when this is all said and done”.
