OLEAN, N.Y. — Front line healthcare workers in Cattaraugus County are remembering those who died from COVID-19.

A COVID-19 memorial service was held on Tuesday at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and was hosted by Olean General Hospital. Medical staff also rang bells and lit candles in memory of patients or loved ones.

Dozens of Family members and friends of those who died were in attendance.

Organizers say their community, like so many others nationwide, suffered a terrible loss due to COVID-19 and events like this are important to comfort grieving families.