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A dedicated Area of Remembrance for staff has officially opened at Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry, providing a permanent reflective space to honour those who have died. The outdoor space close to the main hospital entrance will serve as a place for colleagues, families and visitors to pause and reflect.
At the centre of the area sits a stone bench donated by the McKeever family in memory of Majella McKeever, a former member of staff at the hospital. A second bench is dedicated to Liz Nugent, also fondly remembered as a Daisy Hill Hospital colleague.
A commemorative metal tree, mounted on the wall of the space, forms another focal point. Each leaf on the tree can be used to honour the memory of a staff member, creating a tribute that will grow over time.
Laura Creaney, Bereavement Coordinator, said: "This staff Area of Remembrance provides a dedicated and meaningful space for families and colleagues to come together in memory of those who have died. We recognise that the death of a colleague has a profound impact across the organisation and this place allows us to acknowledge that loss in a respectful way. It is somewhere we can pause, reflect and honour their memory."
Grace Hamilton, Executive Director of Nursing, added: "This space reflects our commitment to supporting our staff and their families with dignity and compassion at the most difficult times. It will ensure that every colleague who contributed to the hospital is remembered in an enduring and visible way. We extend our sincere thanks to the McKeever Family for their donation and to our Estates Team for their support in creating a space of comfort and reflection for everyone in Daisy Hill Hospital."
