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The Local => Times Past => Topic started by: Bri Roberts on August 23, 2012, 02:14:28 pm

Title: Promenade Memorial - 20 years on
Post by: Bri Roberts on August 23, 2012, 02:14:28 pm

I am sure most forum members will have walked past this memorial stone on the promenade over the years.

Some will also have fond memories of some or all of those who sadly perished.

This saturday, it will be the twentieth anniverary of the tragic disaster.

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Title: Re: Promenade Memorial - 20 years on
Post by: Yorkie on August 23, 2012, 04:05:27 pm

And, of course, Richard Shenouda who was the only one who survived.

His life has not been very rosy since.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/2844225.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/2844225.stm)

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2007/09/13/man-spared-jail-for-prom-bag-snatch-55578-19782116/ (http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2007/09/13/man-spared-jail-for-prom-bag-snatch-55578-19782116/)

Title: Re: Promenade Memorial - 20 years on
Post by: Bri Roberts on August 25, 2012, 07:58:47 am

Well I did not know that Yorkie.

Nevertheless, today is still worthy of remembrance for the five friends who lost their lives 20 years ago on this very day.

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Title: Re: Promenade Memorial - 20 years on
Post by: Yorkie on August 25, 2012, 10:30:43 am

Quote from: Bri Roberts on August 25, 2012, 07:58:47 am

Well I did not know that Yorkie.

Nevertheless, today is still worthy of remembrance for the five friends who lost their lives 20 years ago on this very day.
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I remember the incident well as my Son was the same age as those poor kids who lost their lives and he knew them all.   It is, unfortunately, one of those incidents that will never be forgotten.   

Title: Re: Promenade Memorial - 20 years on
Post by: sam on August 25, 2012, 10:25:46 pm

Can't believe it's 20 years  :( 

My thoughts are with your families and friends.

R.I.P. :votive: :votive: :votive: :votive: :votive: xxxxx