The Barnsley artwork pays tribute to those who have died and recognises unsung pandemic heroes.
Ian McMillan's words, to be engraved on the sculpture's plinth, were created in neon at Barnsley's central library for Valentine's Day in February
The line "Barnsley's fierce love will hold you forever in its heart" by town poet Ian McMillan will be etched on a plinth on the work.By the end of October, more than 900 people in Barnsley had died with covid,Council leader Sir Steve Houghton said the pandemic continued to affect everyone and urged people in the town to attend the opening ceremony and "reflect on those we've lost and those who work so tirelessly in our communities".
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