BARNSLEY marked the fifth anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic on Sunday in the UK-wide ‘Day of Reflection’.
Councillors, MPs and locals joined the service which took place in the Glass Works’ public square, next to the sculpture.
The service included words from the Mayor of Barnsley Coun John Clarke, Rev Canon Keith Farrow, Coun Dr Alex Burnett and more.
Poetry readings were delivered by Ian McMillan and pupils from Burton Road Primary School.
A two-minute silence was also observed to reflect on the pandemic, with an opportunity for residents to lay floral tributes if they wished to.
MP Marie Tidball said: “I was honoured to attend the memorial event to offer frontline staff my thanks for their hard work during the pandemic.
“The Covid-19 Day of Reflection is an opportunity to remember and commemorate those across our communities and our country who lost their lives during the pandemic.
“We also reflect on the sacrifices made and the impact on our daily lives, and pay tribute to the work of health and social care staff, frontline workers, researchers and all those who volunteered and showed acts of kindness during such an unprecedented time.
“I am especially grateful to Coun Burnett for his moving speech.”
