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Over 1000 people logged in for Bess Soffer’s Zoom funeral. Her children knew she was beloved, but even they were surprised by the turnout.

(Matt Soffer) Advertisement Over 1000 people logged in for Bess Soffer’s Zoom funeral. Her children knew she was beloved, but even they were surprised by the turnout. “I knew she was a good friend, but I didn’t know that depth of friendship that she had with so many people all over the country. Everyone felt important when they were around her,” said her son, Matt Soffer, senior rabbi at the Judea Reform Congregation in Durham, North Carolina.  Many people joined from her ...

Gavin Harrisons grief is still fresh too. "My dad was Asa Harrison. He was 59 years old. He got COVID around the middle of December," he said. The NC State graduate rushed to be at his father bedside at the hospital. Asa Harrison tested positive for COVID-19 on Dec. 7. He passed away one week later. "Thats what I really hope people realize is that this comes out of nowhere," Harrison said. "And youll have it one second and then youre gone the next." As Raleighs shimmer wall glowed in amber toni...