International Overdose Awareness Day Honor Walk 2020

Sarah Yenesel

Monday, August 31, 2020

Those who have lost loved ones from overdose or are in recovery from it, and others who support the International Overdose Awareness Day Honor Walk gathered for the event on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, at Liberty Corner in Capaha Park. The event began with a few speakers before the group began walking along Broadway to Houck Stadium and back to Freedom Corner at North West End Boulevard and Broadway. Participants held posters that brought awareness to those who witnessed them pass by and pictures of loved ones lost.

From left, Brooke Lambert, Beth Mclemore and Cindy Ressel close their eyes during a prayer at the International Overdose Awareness Day Honor Walk on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park. They came to the event to remember their loved one, Nick Lambert, who died of an overdose and to bring awareness to the cause. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
Left, Brad Rosenthal says a prayer at the International Overdose Awareness Day Honor Walk that began at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
Front, Iris Anderson leads the International Overdose Awareness Day Honor Walk from Freedom Corner in Capaha Park on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)
From left, Jaedyn King and Tysen King hold signs as they participate in the International Overdose Awareness Day Honor Walk on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, along Broadway in Cape Girardeau. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)

Participants hold candles during the International Overdose Awareness Day Honor Walk on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, on Houck Place in Cape Girardeau. (Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian)