Rotarians to read the names of loved ones lost during the pandemic year at the cross at Mount McCoy
Simi Valley, CA – Lighting the Cross at Mount McCoy in Simi Valley during Easter week has been a tradition for the Rotary Club of Simi Valley for nearly 60 years. Club members volunteer to light the cross from dusk until midnight and on many nights, they are joined by community members. Many of whom express their gratitude for this special gift to the community. Last year the Cross remained dark during Easter week due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We were disappointed that we had to cancel the lighting last year. I am happy to share that we will be resuming our tradition and lighting the cross March 29 – April 3,” said Lynne Kline, president of the Rotary Club of Simi Valley.
With so much uncertainty and loss over the last year, the Club wanted to make this year’s lighting meaningful by honoring and remembering loved ones who were lost to COVID or other illnesses in 2020. “We’re calling this special tribute – Mount McCoy Remembrance. Each night during the cross lighting four members of the Rotary club will read the names of family members and friends out loud starting at 8:00 p.m.,” said Kline.
This remembrance is open to the public and anyone wishing to honor a loved one may provide their name (or multiple names) to the Rotary Club of Simi Valley by calling 805-814-8237 by April 1. The reading of names will be recorded each night and posted on The Rotary Club’s Facebook page at facebook.com/simivalleyrotary. “Our hope is to make the Mount McCoy Remembrance an annual event, giving the community an opportunity to honor their loved ones and as a reminder that they are gone, but not forgotten,” said Kline. For more information regarding the Mount McCoy Remembrance visit the Rotary Club of Simi Valley’s website at www.simivalleyrotary.org or call Lynne Kline at 805-823-2006.