Penarth remembers those lost to Coronavirus on National Day of Reflection
By Ellyn Wright
23rd Mar 2021 | Local News
A National Day of Reflection is being held today to remember those lost to Coronavirus.
The day is being led by Marie Curi in conjunction with 'Light Up Wales', which has organised for the Pier Pavilion to be lit yellow, along with the Barry Cenotaph, Town Hall and Western Shelter.
Since the first lockdown began in 2020, hundreds of thousands of people have died.
According to ONS data, 93 people in Penarth have lost their lives to the virus since March 2020.
Behind the statistics and whatever the cause, every death has been devastating for the people left behind.
The Sully Village Group has displayed yellow ribbons alongside tributes to those who have passed away in its Remembrance Garden.
"At Christmas we remembered loved ones lost during the pandemic with stars in our community garden, each with names and special messages sent to us by residents," said Hannah Bevmoh, chair of the Sully Village Group.
"Today we have added yellow ribbons to participate in 'Light up Wales to remember'. We want everyone here to know they are in our hearts."
Penarth Town Mayor Mark Wilson said the Coronavirus pandemic has had a momentous impact on all aspects of life.
"As we commemorate one year on from the UK's first national lockdown, I encourage everyone to take a moment to remember those we have lost.
"Our grandparents, parents, siblings, children, co-workers, and neighbours.
"We will remember them all.
"We also take time to reflect on the courage of those that have been on the front line, notably medical staff, and other public facing workers who, despite the situations they have faced, have got on with the task in hand.
"We owe them an enormous debt of gratitude.
"So many have given so much during this last year and while things are not yet back to the way they were, there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
"The amazing work being done with vaccinations and all our continued perseverance gives us plenty of reason to be hopeful," he said.
A minute's silence will be held at 12 noon, and Marie Curie has organised candlelight vigils. "At 8pm we'll hold a minute's silence and come together to light up the night," said the charity. "Stand outside with a light – a candle, a torch, even your phone - to remember someone who's died and show your support to people going through a bereavement. "There are still tough times ahead, as the death toll continues to rise. "This annual day will give us all time to pause and think about this unprecedented loss we're facing, and support each other through grief in the years to come."
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