A vigil will be held outside of George Washington University Hospital this evening for William Lockridge, the District 4 Member of the D.C. State Board of Education, who was hospitalized over the weekend after suffering a stroke. Lockridge, who has served at nearly every conceivable level of local governance in the District, was rushed to the hospital on Friday and remains in the intensive care unit. Lockridge represents Wards 7 and 8 on the Board, and has over 20 years of experience working with D.C. Public Schools, including as a researcher, teacher, teacher coordinator and a wrestling coach. In recent years, Lockridge played an important part in the development of DCPS’ Master Facilities Plan; over his time in public service, he’s also served as the President of the Ward 8 Democrats and an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner.

The vigil is expected to begin at 7 p.m. on the 23rd Street side of the hospital — under Lockridge’s window — and last for approximately 45 minutes.