MEMORIALS have been unveiled at a Worcester hospital to remember patients and staff who died during the Coronavirus pandemic. The memorials at the Alexandra, Kidderminster and Worcestershire Royal Hospitals were unveiled last week at special dedication ceremonies at each site led by the hospital chaplains. Colleagues and friends reflected upon and remembered the lives that were lost and celebrated the lives saved by the nurses, doctors and wider staff at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
The steel memorials featuring butterflies and the inscription “Leaves may fall from the tree, but from the branches, butterflies soar to a higher yet more beautiful place” have been funded by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity. The project has been supported by Bromsgrove based design company Iguana Group, who have donated their time and expertise in bringing together the designs and construction, and Yamazaki Mazak, with their European headquarters in Worcester, who have generously donated materials and laser cut the butterfly design in recognition of the contribution of Trust staff during the pandemic. Stephen Collman, Managing Director at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “These beautiful memorials will provide a place for patients, staff, and visitors to reflect, remember and celebrate those we tragically lost during the Covid pandemic.
I would like to thank our Trust’s Charity, chaplains, staff, and organisations involved for their support in their devel.
