Remembering the 7/7 Bombings

[Cleoriff]

Posting this in memory of the terrible atrocities that happened 10 years ago today and will be forever known as the 7/7 bombings.

A service will take place at St Paul's Cathedral to mark the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that killed 52 people in London.

A minutes silence will be held across the country at 11.30am BST

The attack - by four suicide bombers linked to al-Qaeda and carrying rucksacks of explosives - was the worst single terrorist atrocity on British soil. Three explosions on the London Underground and one on a London bus brought death and mayhem to this country

As I post this services of remembrance have just started in London's Hyde Park

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33407554

[Bambino]

A sad anniversary to note. Thoughts are with the 52 victims who died, the many injured, and their families.

[viridis]

Quite a sad day I hope many give remembrance of those killed in this act of evil.

[gindygoo]

It was an awful day, I lived just by kings cross at the time.

The carnage was just terrifying.

A lot of unsung heroes that day!

[Cleoriff]

I was in London 2 days before visiting my son who had moved there. I have never liked the Tube system.....although obviously when you are there it is a way of life........As you say @gindygoo there were many many heroes that day...

[jonsie]

A sad day and the date will be forever etched in our memories just as 9/11 is. I can never understand how such atrocities can be carried out in the name of religion. 

On a more personal note I have had my own personal 7/7 today as people following me on Facebook will know.

[Cleoriff]

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@jonsie wrote:

On a more personal note I have had my own personal 7/7 today as people following me on Facebook will know.

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Yes thinking of you and your good lady @jonsie

[jonsie]

Thank you @Cleoriff it's not been a good day.

On a brighter note the house has been sold today and it looks like I'll be back here sooner than I expected.....

[perksie]

Ken Livingston 10 years ago:

[Cleoriff]

I remember that speech @perksie. Brilliant and stirring message to all. This atrocity happened just after it was announced London had won the 2012 Olympic bid.....