Sarah Clare
As we still come to terms with, and get our heads around, the shocking events of the “terrorist incident” outside the Houses of Parliament on 22nd March 2017, we have to also take the time to look within ourselves, and to those around us and say: #WeAreNotAfraid
“You will not break us, only bring us closer together. #LondonIsOpen #LondonStrong #WeAreNotAfraid #Westminster” pic.twitter.com/qOjGUqmluc
— True Brit London (@truebritlondon) March 23, 2017
In an attack that, at it’s current reporting, has left over 40 people injured, and 5 dead, we can’t even begin to even imagine what being on London Bridge at that moment must have been like. The BBC details the PM speaking on the victims today:
They included 12 Britons, three French children, two Romanians, four South Koreans, two Greeks, and one person each from Germany, Poland, Ireland, China, Italy and the United States.
Three police officers were also hurt, two of them seriously.
The message in the aftermath is clear, however. We will mourn. But we will not be broken. Here’s proof of that much needed human resilience:
#LondonIsOpen #Westminster @towerhilltube pic.twitter.com/MqmcEhxYN1
— Elie Frangieh (@ElieFrangieh) March 23, 2017
Certain transport links and station remain closed, but the station staff have ensured the vibe is 100% right on:
Some light in the darkness from Canary Wharf Tube Station. Standing with my fellow Londoners today. #WeAreLondon pic.twitter.com/ExqXeUyvLk
— Dr Anna Tippett (@AnzTheLegend) March 22, 2017
And then this MP who has been rightfully dubbed a hero for quickly providing first aid to the downed police office outside Parliament, but tragically PC Keith Palmer lost his life:
Sending @Tobias_Ellwood so much love right now #WeStandTogether pic.twitter.com/soqLw0tvv1
— Felicity Morse (@FelicityMorse) March 23, 2017
Paris shut off the Eiffel Tower lights last night in mourning, in remembrance, in respect:
Eiffel Tower in Paris turns off its lights in mark of respect to #Westminster terror attack https://t.co/86W3BGGHr0 pic.twitter.com/KPI72eq4wM
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) March 22, 2017
Whereas others showed a display of solidarity in light:
Buildings in Birmingham, UK, and Tel Aviv, Israel, light up in tribute to the victims of the UK Parliament attack https://t.co/C0vpYJkD90 pic.twitter.com/VLsr6vV5cP
— CNN (@CNN) March 22, 2017
Our faves also gave us words that we so sorely needed:
A policeman died to protect parliamentary democracy. An MP fought to save his life. We grieve, we fight on. This is the country we live in. https://t.co/1YvxEJLvXN
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 22, 2017
Adele dedicated “Make you feel my love” to the terrorist attack in her hometown of London #PrayForLondon pic.twitter.com/4oxdYSVRPM
— Traci (@DaydreamerTMZJ) March 23, 2017
Sending 🇺🇸love to 🇬🇧…😔✌🏼❤🌎
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) March 22, 2017
Thinking of London this morning from LA. . Stay safe everyone !!
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) March 22, 2017
Our abso fave Camila Cabello also points out that Peru suffering its own terror:
#PrayForPeru and #PrayForLondon my thoughts are with you all 😢🙏
— Camila Cabello (@camilacabello97) March 22, 2017
As flooded cities claims more and more lives, our thoughts and prayers are with them too.
Twitter once again proves itself to be a place of just as much light as it can be dark. But this time, the light is shining brighter and stronger than ever. Be safe, y’all.
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