A commemorative stone was unveiled yesterday in the Kirk of St Nicholas churchyard following Sunday’s CV19 thanksgiving service to key workers.
There was a gathering at the Town House afterwards, where a video premier of a piece of music specially composed by the award winning composer Paul Mealor, Professor of Composition at the University of Aberdeen, was shown.
Paul Mealor’s composition and accompanying video gave thanks on behalf of the city to all those who had made sacrifices during the CV19 pandemic and also featured key workers.
The Reverend Hutton Steel (Acting Moderator, Presbytery of Aberdeen and Shetland) led the service which included readings by Key Workers and delivered a dedication at the stone unveiling.
The commemorative stone was later unveiled by the Lord Provost of Aberdeen Barney Crockett.
The Lord Provost said: “We are so grateful for the efforts of our Key Workers and the people of Aberdeen in their resilience throughout the CV19 pandemic. I am particularly pleased to have had the support of our key civic organisations, the City Council, the Burgesses of Guild of the City and Royal Burgh of Aberdeen, The Seven Incorporated Trades of Aberdeen and Aberdeen Trades Union Council
The unveiling of the commemorative stone will be a lasting reminder for generations to come of the hard work and sacrifices made by all in our battle against CV19.”
The Depute Provost of Aberdeen, Councillor Jennifer Stewart said: “I am delighted we were able to commission a piece of music marking the significance of all Key Workers during the pandemic.
The joyous music is a true lasting legacy to the resilience of the people of Aberdeen and will last beyond our lifetime but remain in the heart of our city. It is especially wonderful to have Paul Mealor compose this touching piece of music as I know how honoured he was to be asked.”