DETROIT Belle Isle was transformed into a somber memorial honoring the lives of Detroit residents lost to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Only the families and friends of COVID-19 victims were allowed on Belle Isle on Monday, they were allowed to give their loved ones a final goodbye. Barksdale lost her sister, Nikki, to COVID-19 in March. One of the youngest, the youngest in Michigan, Skyler Herbert, had a lifetime ahead of her. READ: Belle Isle memorial set to display 900 of 1,500 Detroiters lost to COVID-19

DETROIT – Over the weekend state police temporarily shut down Belle Isle twice due to capacity issues. READ: Officials urge Michiganders to practice social distancing during warm weekend weatherThe large crowds caught the attention of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. On Wednesday she is expected to announce whether or not she plans to close state parks. Tim Pamplin reveals other concerns on the island in the video above