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Candlelight Service to Honor Those with Alzheimer's Disease

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By Joe McFarland, Photojournalist - bio | email

QUINCY, Ill. (WGEM) -- A group in Quincy gathered tonight to honor those suffering and those who've died from Alzheimer's Disease.

About 30 people took part in a candlelight service at Good Samaritan Home.

A candle was lit and the names of local residents were called out during the ceremony.

November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Caregivers Month.

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