Readers have shared their tributes for all the lives lost, the dedicated healthcare workers and those affected by Covid-19 during this period.
Covid-19 has changed the world in ways that none of us could have imagined. The coronavirus and the lockdown it necessitated caused tragedy, but has also prompted our communities to pull together in new and inspiring ways.
A dedicated Covid-19 tribute page has been set up for readers to share their messages - whether it being those of support for frontline workers, or tribute and stories for the lives affected.
Here are some of the messages sent so far.
Gillian Baldwin
In loving memory of my Mum, Margaret Baldwin, who sadly lost her life to Covid on 21st December 2020 at Watford General Hospital. A much loved and wonderful Wife, Mother & Grandmother. Always in our thoughts xxx
Lynda, Carole, Lorraine and family
For John Skinner, 88, from West Watford. Much loved Father, Father-in-law, Grandad and Great Grandad
Sadly missed by all who knew and loved him x
Atit Mehta
To the people who lost their lives or to the people who lost their loved ones
Your sacrifices would not go for waste. You have contributed to the way the dying soldiers contribute significantly in the victory eventually, the same way your sacrifices would help not only your country but the entire world to fight this deadly disease.
God bless your soul martyrs
Amanda Cerasale
Please COVID go away because we don't want to stay in forever
We want to get to near normal life we want to see our friends and family.
So that is why I'm telling you COVID please please go away and don't come back again ever ever ever ever.
Theresa
To all the staff and residents of River court. This must be such a hard time, you are all very much in my thoughts. Massive thanks to the staff for all the care being provided.
Gina Halls’
To all the staff at Mount Vernon Hospital, who have worked so hard testing patients since the beginning off this virus, and giving extra support to there cancer patients,. Well done.
Daryl Fernando
I would like to pay my respects to Darren from stand and deliver and a friend form my local big Al who both sadly passed away you will be missed from work and the local pub respectively
Ionut Murariu
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Danny Perman
In response to a much-loved Duux worker who died, Mr Perman said:
"Luigi was an absolute legend!!
I have been using the store for over 30 years and he has been the main man for most of that time .His knowledge of the industry was second to none and he always put a smile on your face when you went in even if it was a cold wet Monday morning at 6.30!!
There were times you needed to be quick and whizz in and out to beat the traffic early in the morning so you didn't want Luigi to serve you as he always wanted to chat and sell you something you didn't need !! I reckon he cost me about £10,000 in bits i didn't actually want in the first place(over the 30 years) but he was a great salesman.
A top bloke who will be sorely missed, love to all his family at this difficult time.RIP LUIGI"
If you know someone who you want to thank, praise, remember or pay tribute to, we would be honoured if you were to leave your messages, poems, stories and artwork here.
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