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Remembering some of the Arizonans we lost to COVID-19
NBC News 12
Author: Alexa Block
Published: 2:04 PM MST May 15, 2020
Updated: 2:19 PM MST May 15, 2020
As we continue to navigate these uncertain times, we remember the people who fought hard but unfortunately lost their lives to the virus.
PHOENIX —
More than 650 people have reportedly died due to complications related to COVID-19 in Arizona as of mid-May.
Each one of those lives lost to the disease currently crippling health care systems and economies around the world is marked by the family and friends they left behind. As we continue to navigate these uncertain times, we remember some of the people who fought hard but unfortunately lost their lives to the coronavirus.
Lonnie Dench was a husband, father and grandfather. He and his wife Wanda gained national attention in 2016 after Wanda accidentally texted Jamal Hinton and invited him over for Thanksgiving dinner.
The strangers became fast friends and stayed in touch over the years. Lonnie passed away in early April after being hospitalized with the virus and pneumonia.
"As some of you may have already found out tonight Lonnie did not make it... he passed away Sunday morning, but Wanda told me all the love and support he was receiving put a huge smile on his face so I thank every single one of you guys for that!" Hinton wrote on Twitter.
More than 650 people have reportedly died due to complications related to COVID-19 in Arizona as of mid-May.
Each one of those lives lost to the disease currently crippling health care systems and economies around the world is marked by the family and friends they left behind. As we continue to navigate these uncertain times, we remember some of the people who fought hard but unfortunately lost their lives to the coronavirus.
Lonnie Dench was a husband, father and grandfather. He and his wife Wanda gained national attention in 2016 after Wanda accidentally texted Jamal Hinton and invited him over for Thanksgiving dinner.
The strangers became fast friends and stayed in touch over the years. Lonnie passed away in early April after being hospitalized with the virus and pneumonia.
"As some of you may have already found out tonight Lonnie did not make it... he passed away Sunday morning, but Wanda told me all the love and support he was receiving put a huge smile on his face so I thank every single one of you guys for that!" Hinton wrote on Twitter.
Read more and see their pictures: https://www.12news.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/remembering-the-arizonans-we-lost-to-covid-19/75-099a51b5-531c-4d4b-a209-f682c08d6c84
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