by Amaliah Team in World on 14th June, 2018
Hundreds of people partook in a silent march for those lost in Grenfell tower today, on the 14th of June 2017, the fire began to blaze from the fourth floor, killing a number mainstream media publications still refuse to publish. One year on from the tragedy, a silent protest followed a memorial service held at St Helen’s church near the tower, in West London. Labour MP Lammy, who spoke at the service, said it was a “bittersweet” moment where the community came together to celebrate their unity, and the lives of those who once were amongst us, whilst mourning their loss at the same time. Just one year on, and community members are still left feeling shocked, and in a state of loss as to how this could have taken place in the richest borough in London. A 72-second national silence was also held at midday, where members of parliament, and the monarchy including the Queen, and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle stood in silence commemorating our loss. An image that has left a bitter taste in the mouths of many who saw no real support from the government, or council at the time of the tragedy. Artists, activist, community members alike commemorated the loss by sharing an image of the carcass of the tower lit up in the Grenfell colour green, with the slogan “forever in our hearts.” We take this time to make dua on what could be our last fast, May Allah grant the families who have passed the highest rank in Jennah, may their graves be wide, warm, and safe in the company of their good deeds. May they be at peace, may they be forgiven, and justice served to their families who must still yearn, cry, and wait until they meet with them again in a far more beautiful place. Rest in Peace.
A year on ????????❤️ #Grenfell pic.twitter.com/btzE63I67n
— Maya Jama (@MayaJama) June 14, 2018
The nerve of the Tories turning 10 Downing Street green in solidarity with Grenfell. Ghouls. pic.twitter.com/hrnmiwF2jJ
— Thomas Gorton (@AngstromHoot) June 14, 2018
Grenfell Tower, and 12 other London buildings, illuminated green to mark one year since the fire that claimed 72 lives
A national minute's silence will be held at midday https://t.co/xpIsIMOz16 pic.twitter.com/U46UpjvkWF
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) June 14, 2018
The worst mainland disaster since WW2. #GrenfellTowerFire – #neverforget@iqbal_nasim @MuslimCouncil @RamadanTent @FarahAB @Asif_B @_zainmiah @GrenfellMRU @hereisthehelp @_GrenfellTower pic.twitter.com/GMo8gSAxyG
— National Zakat Foundation (@NZF_org_uk) June 14, 2018
Celebrated the life of a beautiful soul today. Thank you @GrenfellMRU for being a beacon of hope in the community. #Grenfell pic.twitter.com/S6FEPk69YY
— Megan Hession (@MeganHession) March 3, 2018
Thinking about Grenfell today, and the individuals who lost their lives bc of how disposable working class lives (esp. black and brown lives) are to the state. May they rest in eternal peace, and may the communities affected find some peace and justice also ????
— hareem (@hghani_) June 14, 2018
May you Rest in Peace Khadija Saye. Khadija was a beautiful soul and a visionary young artist whose life was tragically cut short by the Grenfell Tower fire. The loss of a young woman with so much talent, joy and beauty is heart-breaking and tragic.pic.twitter.com/JswYWBtGOq
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) June 14, 2018
#Grenfell Rest In Power all those that died.
— Akala (@akalamusic) June 14, 2018
Lets also remember that this was not some unforeseen tragedy, people actually living in the tower repeatedly warned about the risks/dangers/hazards several times and were ignored #Grenfell
— Akala (@akalamusic) June 14, 2018
Lets also remember the strange retreat of the state in the days after the fire contrasted with the overwhelming support/action of people from right across the country. #Grenfell
— Akala (@akalamusic) June 14, 2018
Taken one year ago at the foot of Grenfell Tower. pic.twitter.com/ZQZb88YpUu
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) June 14, 2018
Questions must be asked around how people were allowed to burn to death in the richest borough, in one of the richest cities in the world. You have to look at the social issues to understand why #Grenfell happened. My interview with the independent.https://t.co/NBAtB7QaVE
— Diane Abbott (@HackneyAbbott) June 14, 2018
This is how the Grenfell Tower fire victims are being remembered one year on. pic.twitter.com/seafn76w8T
— AJ+ (@ajplus) June 14, 2018
grenfell broke a lot of us in many ways but khadija’s story is still too much for me. the care she took in her art + her role as a carer for her mother. there are so many khadijas in this city. let’s celebrate them while they’re still here.
— momtaza mehri ???????? (@RuffneckRefugee) June 14, 2018
The Queen and The Duchess of Sussex observed the national silence in memory of the people who died in the Grenfell Tower fire, a year ago today. pic.twitter.com/xosrDv4FKR
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 14, 2018
Adele explains why she joined the Grenfell Tower families on the first anniversary of the fire https://t.co/UdXcxpzdnx pic.twitter.com/JSMY7Qh2gg
— ITV News (@itvnews) June 14, 2018
One year on from Grenfell, these silent marches are growing louder every month.#Justice4Grenfell #GrenfellTower pic.twitter.com/njxbKdFK04
— Momentum (@PeoplesMomentum) June 14, 2018
Tube train driver stops his train to salute people commemorating Grenfell pic.twitter.com/b9Iv7rxiQ3
— #JusticeForGrenfell (@just4grenfell) June 14, 2018
London tube driver stops the train to wave a banner in support of Grenfell victims. ❤️????pic.twitter.com/p8e5HxHXzK
— Sunny Hundal (@sunny_hundal) June 14, 2018
Thinking of you London on this sad day. A year ago today. We will never forget. Justice for Grenfell. Forever in our hearts. ????// repost: @Mabel pic.twitter.com/RQH0dEueFj
— DUA LIPA (@DUALIPA) June 14, 2018
we must never forget exactly what Grenfell was – not a tragedy that simply happened and could have happened anywhere, but social murder
— amelia ???? (@joan0fsnark) June 14, 2018
this is the reality for survivors of grenfell. i don't want to hear about green buildings and green lights until people are rehoused, given the appropriate mental health treatment and justice is finally served. https://t.co/Rs6a7eKfKo
— aisha ???? (@blackpowerpufff) June 14, 2018
#Grenfell memorial service – procession through community about to begin – let’s never forget pic.twitter.com/V4ZsSUNNUX
— Diane Abbott (@HackneyAbbott) June 14, 2018
Around dis time last year residents of Grenfell went to bed with da intention of waking up the next day. A year on the disaster still impacts so many people. Let’s continue keep them in our minds and prayers today, tomorrow and every other day and pray for justice for Grenfell ????
— Amzy (@Amzyobr) June 14, 2018
One year ago today. My thoughts go out to all of those still affected by the Grenfell tower fire. #GreenForGrenfell ???? pic.twitter.com/TU5EUF0Yhg
— Liam (@LiamPayne) June 14, 2018
horrifying to see how quickly Theresa May has latched onto the memorialisation of Grenfell as a simple tragedy, something in the past, something that simply happened while survivors have still not been rehoused and those responsible for murder sleep in luxury and comfort
— amelia ???? (@joan0fsnark) June 14, 2018
"Ghosts of #Grenfell"
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