Washington DC’s iconic Reflecting Pool was lighted as a Covid-19 memorial on January 19, 2021, just before inaugural proceedings. The temporary installation was one example of how we might remember. | Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images

Why a memorial for Covid-19 victims can help us process our grief, and our anger, too.

Josh’s uncle Ben died of Covid-19 in December. Nothing about mourning Ben has felt normal to Josh. The same disease that took Ben’s life made it impossible for Josh to attend his funeral, where the attendance was capped at 20 people to comply with state regulations. It also prevented Josh from being able to visit Ben before he died; it simply wasn’t safe. “This person, who I couldn’t see when he was sick, is now gone,” Josh said. “But his