They will be remembered
CALDERDALE WILL commemorate the 325 people in the borough who have lost their lives due to coronavirus by paying tribute to those who have died.
On Tuesday, to mark the one-year anniversary of the first local cases of the virus and the first national lockdown, Calderdale Council will fly the Union flag at half-mast at Halifax Town
Hall, and there will be a oneminute silence throughout the borough at 11am.
A commemorative film will also be broadcast on the day on the council’s Twitter, Facebook and YouTube outlets.
The Mayor of Calderdale, Coun Dot Foster, said: “I will be leading the lighting of special candles at the Minster on behalf of the entire borough, passing on our deepest condolences and thoughts to everyone affected and remembering all those who have sadly lost their lives.”
Coun Tim Swift, Leader of the Council, said: “This is a time to pay tribute to the many lives tragically lost.
“A time to reflect on the widespread devastation and sacrifice, but also on the kindness and resilience that make Calderdale so special. A time to say thank you to all the residents who continue to look out for each other; our amazing health and care workers who always go above and beyond; the volunteers, key workers, businesses and community groups who put themselves at risk to help others; the schools that keep our children and young people educated; and countless others who are all playing a part in Calderdale’s remarkable fight against this terrible virus.”
The Vicar of Halifax Hilary Barber said: “I’ve been doing some work with Calderdale Council and Calderdale Interfaith to produce a short film, in which I recognise those people whose lives have been turned upside down over the past 12 months: those who became ill and have died; NHS workers left exhausted; those now left mourning their loss; families separated by isolation, shielding and lockdowns; peoples business who have collapsed; those people who have literally cared for their neighbours in ways never imagined before; and now many people suffering from anxiety and mental health issues as they fear what the future might hold.”