22nd of May is a difficult day for many of us here in Greater Manchester, this year marks the third anniversary of the Manchester Arena bombing. 22 innocent lives were taken from us far too soon.
Today my thoughts are with the family and friends of those 22, all those who were injured, and the countless others who were deeply affected by the attack. Our thanks must always go to the police, fire and ambulance services who were first onto the scene.
In particular I’m thinking of Alison Howe and Lisa Lees, two mums from Royton who didn’t return home that night. The above image was taken at an event that Alison and Lisa’s families and friends held, it paid a wonderful tribute to them and it brought a grieving community together as one.
We must remember the amazing way in which our city came together in the weeks and months after that tragic attack, whenever I see a Worker Bee sticker on a car I’ll remember the spirit that got us through those difficult days.
Manchester Together. 22.05.17 🐝🐝
Jim McMahon OBE MP 