Thursday, July 14, 2005

London Bombings: Silent Memorial

A few minutes before twelve, an announcement was made and everyone in our office filed out to the riverside. It looked liked several companies had decided to observe the two minute silence outside, as there were a lot of people there who don’t work for us, as well as the usual passers-by.

No announcements were made, but suddenly everyone fell silent. In the distance, towards St. Pauls, a clock struck midday.

The walkway along the South Bank is usually filled with people jogging and lunching and is normally quite lively. To be standing there with this huge mass of people, in total silence, was very moving. But it feels inadequate somehow.

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