Secretary-General's remarks at the Annual Memorial Service to honour United Nations Personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2021 [as delivered]

Dear Colleagues and family members,
We have come together to honour the memory of United Nations personnel who lost their lives serving our organization over the course of last year.
I want to acknowledge the family members and loved ones joining us from all over the world – our hearts are with you.
We are united in sorrow and solidarity.
Throughout the past year, COVID-19 continued to cause immeasurable suffering and death.

Source: UN News