North Texans honor victims, survivors on COVID-19 Memorial Day North Texans honor victims, survivors on COVID-19 Memorial Day The Dallas skyline was once again lit up amber to represent the more than half a million Americans who have died from COVID-19. DESOTO, Texas - The Dallas skyline was once again lit up amber to represent the more than half a million Americans who have died from COVID-19. However, the positive sign is vaccine distribution continues to ramp up and fewer people are in the hospitals. The amber-filled the Dallas skyline Monday night as a unifying statement to recognize those who died from COVID.