National Day of Reflection | 23rd March
Organised by Marie Curie, the National Day of Reflection looks to reflect on our collective loss, support those who’ve been bereaved, and hope for a brighter future. March 23rd, the anniversary of the UK first going into Coronavirus lockdown will now be an annual day of remembrance and support.
One minute’s silence at midday on Tuesday March 23rd the anniversary of the start of lockdown in the UK and another at 8pm the same evening will give the nation the chance to honour those who have died and reflect on the challenges we have had to overcome.
In Henley at sunrise on the 23rd of March the Town Hall flag will be lowered to half-mast. It will be raised again at sunset. At noon, the Mayor of Henley-on-Thames, Cllr Ken Arlett and Town Clerk, Sheridan Jacklin-Edward will hold one minute’s silence on the Town Hall steps.
Since the first lockdown began in 2020, hundreds of thousands of people have died. Too many lives have been cut short and millions have been bereaved. Behind the statistics and whatever the cause, every death has been devastating for the people left behind.
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.
