My father, Christopher Downman, was born on December 31st, New Year's Eve in Berlin, Germany.

My father's name was Simchabin Shai, and he was born in Israel in Tel Aviv.

My friend is Dorin Adisa Lugaliki.

He was born in Kenya in a little town called Dalu.

My father, Dr. J. Tashche, was born in Turkey in a small house by the river.

My father's name is Charles Dauteil, he was born in Aleppo Syria.

My father was born in Zitarangu, Zitsi and Tuber.

My father and I are from Zimbabwe and we are from the Mondoro area, most specifically.

We both speak Shona.

I'm Bianca Gaever, and I'm a producer on The Daily.

This past week we hit a tragic milestone, one million lives lost to coronavirus.

All around the world, we lost musicians, artists, actors, doctors, nurses, parents, and best friends.

Today, we remember a few of their lives, through the people who loved them.

The first time I met Dorin, we were both 14 years old.

We were in high school, and it was a boarding school for girls.

One of the British type system of boarding schools, where it's very disciplined.

You wear school uniform from morning to evening.

You were brought by your parents with your suitcases and left there.

So everyone is still unsure and certain looking around, nervous, waiting to see what will happen.

I noticed Dorin because she seemed more sure of herself.

She was curious, looking around, trying to make friends, trying to make jokes.

And then, she went and wrote on the chalkboard Dr. Adisa Lukaliki.

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