Lower Bucks Hospital recently commemorated the two-year anniversary of its first confirmed coronavirus case. It marked the somber remembrance by honoring its healthcare workers who spent long hours fighting on the pandemic’s front lines.

A ceremony in the lobby of the Dee Brown auditorium acknowledged the heroism and grit of the professionals who served on the front lines of the crisis.

“It is certainly hard to believe that two years have passed since our world was upended,” said Lea Rodriguez, chief nursing officer. “We are incredibly grateful to our healthcare heroes for the tremendous courage and resiliency they have shown time and time again to our patients, our community, and above all, to each other.”

Since the start of the pandemic, 43,845 Bucks County residents have died from the COVID-19 virus, according to the county’s Department of Health website.

The day began with hospital CEO Michael Motte welcoming the attendees.

“Today, we take the opportunity to publicly honor the Lower Bucks Hospital healthcare heroes that we continually hold dear in our hearts,” he said.

The Harry S. Truman High School band provided music. Jim Sell, campus dean of Bucks County Community College, presented the healthcare workers with thank you cards and posters made by students.

More on this story is on the Bristol health provider’s website.