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Title: London & Londoners
Post by: trish251 on Thursday 07 July 05 12:23 BST (UK)
My favorite city now and always.
From across the world - thinking of all of you & your wonderful town. May you all  be home safe today.

Trish

Not sure who changed my title - but I prefer it as it was - so changed it back - hope thats OK
Title: Re: London & Londoners - Explosions
Post by: Mk2_Zephyr on Thursday 07 July 05 12:34 BST (UK)
Agree, wholeheartly.   :(
Title: Re: London & Londoners - Explosions
Post by: Darcy on Thursday 07 July 05 12:48 BST (UK)

Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. We may be a world apart but we are close to you in spirit.

Darcy
Title: Re: London & Londoners - Explosions
Post by: rbangorreg on Thursday 07 July 05 12:56 BST (UK)
What can one say,I just wonder what the world is conning to may all your friends be safe and sound.
            Bangorreg.  in Norfolk Island.
Title: Re: London & Londoners - Explosions
Post by: Cougar on Thursday 07 July 05 13:18 BST (UK)
HI
To all of you affected by today's horrific event - please know that your friends around the world are thinking of you and hoping that you are safe, and so are your loved ones.
Cougar in Oz
Title: Re: London & Londoners - Explosions
Post by: down-under on Thursday 07 July 05 13:32 BST (UK)
Thinking of you from Western Australia

Pam
Title: Re: London & Londoners - Explosions
Post by: liverpool annie on Thursday 07 July 05 13:44 BST (UK)




Candles are lit in Colorado - all thoughts are with you!

Annie

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/enter.cfm
Title: Re: London & Londoners - Explosions
Post by: tabitha on Thursday 07 July 05 13:52 BST (UK)
Along with thoughts for all caught up in this terrible incident
a big heartfelt thankyou to all of our emergency services who have to deal with the aftermath.

tabitha
Title: Re: London & Londoners - Explosions
Post by: MarieC on Thursday 07 July 05 13:53 BST (UK)
Dear Rootschatters in Britain,

I am horrified by the blasts that have rocked London.  I deeply hope that you and your loved ones are all safe.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  

Love from Queensland, Australia,

Marie
Title: Re: London & Londoners - Explosions
Post by: granger on Thursday 07 July 05 13:56 BST (UK)
Thinking of you all at this very sad time....June in North Carolina
Title: Re: London & Londoners - Explosions
Post by: Chattykathy on Thursday 07 July 05 14:08 BST (UK)
My thoughts are with you as well.  Will be thinking of you during this awful time!!     :'(

CK in US Virgin Islands
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: Mobo on Thursday 07 July 05 14:40 BST (UK)
 :'( :'( :'( :'(

May I extend my sympathy to all the families of those killed in the terrorist attrocities perpetrated on our beloved Capital City today.  Also to those who have been mamed and injured in such a terrible way.

And well done too, all our police & emergency services, as well as all our wonderful hospital and nursing staff.

THERE'LL ALWAYS BE AN ENGLAND !! 

 >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: Wendl on Thursday 07 July 05 14:41 BST (UK)


Our thots and prayers are with you in Canada!!!!    Wendl
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: matty on Thursday 07 July 05 14:42 BST (UK)
Thank you every one for the messages.   :'( :'(

 I have two neices who work in the city and my sister has been frantic but found out at least her family are safe.   :o :o


Matty
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: trish251 on Thursday 07 July 05 15:11 BST (UK)
I've always liked this one

"Why, Sir, you find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford."

So said Samuel Johnson as he talked with Boswell about the pros and cons of the latter making a permanent move to London
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: Su on Thursday 07 July 05 15:18 BST (UK)
We are shocked and saddened by todays events in London. 

Our thoughts are with those who have been injured, and our deepest sympathies with  the families of those killed in this terrible atrocity.

Su
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: drakes on Thursday 07 July 05 16:20 BST (UK)
 
   London and the UK has our prayers for all affected by this tragedy.

  regards,
  drakes
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: Sylviaann on Thursday 07 July 05 17:27 BST (UK)
They survived the Blitz
They survived the IRA
They will survive Al Quaeda

When will these people learn you can't kill democracy.

Sylviaann
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: sandie on Thursday 07 July 05 17:47 BST (UK)
My thoughts are with those who were affected by the events of today.

I live in London and know how I felt until I could confirm my relatives working in the areas hit were O.K.  I can't begin to comprehend how some families are feeling this evening.

When will this senseless killing end?

Sandie
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: matty on Thursday 07 July 05 18:12 BST (UK)
Our thoughts and Prayers are with all those people who have been affected by the atrocity
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: Wendi on Thursday 07 July 05 19:20 BST (UK)
Wise words from my 86 year old neighbour, holder of The Burma Star  " the people who did this are the worst kind of cowards "

Those who have been effected are in our prayers, and I thank God my bro & Dean got home safe.

Good will overcome evil.

Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: MaryA on Thursday 07 July 05 19:32 BST (UK)
God bless our emergency services, what would we do without them, they may have been prepared for this for a long time but I'm sure they always hoped they wouldn't be needed.

Mary
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: JillJ on Thursday 07 July 05 20:06 BST (UK)
My thoughts for the victims and their families echo those of everyone else and my anger at these atrocities cannot be put into words.   Two weeks ago I was at Kings Cross, Russell Square and Edgware Road - it doesn't bear thinking about!

Let us hope that the perpetrators are quickly brought to justice!

Jill
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: Melaniejoy on Thursday 07 July 05 20:33 BST (UK)
As an exLondoner now in Canada I have been watching the news constantly and can't tell you how much I want to be there to  help in someway, to my brother and sister-in law and nephew and many others who live and work in the area........God Bless
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: margaret1 on Thursday 07 July 05 21:33 BST (UK)

Thinking of you at this sad time.

My heart goes out to the loved ones of those injured or killed.


margaret
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: chrissy on Thursday 07 July 05 23:12 BST (UK)
     Our Thoughts and prayers are with you all
           Be strong and have faith.
                         Chrissy.............Western Australia.
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: Ninatoo on Friday 08 July 05 02:05 BST (UK)
 I too send my prayers and condolences in the wake of this new tragedy. If you have a connection to London, I  hope and pray you everyone you know and love is okay.  What a terrible thing to happen...I just can't understand it.


I also have family working in London, but thankfully they are all okay.  I have a friend on holidays there with her mother and haven't yet heard how they are.

Nina, Victoria, Australia, still a British subject.
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: flocklet on Friday 08 July 05 02:12 BST (UK)
Our thoughts are with you all over there. Such terrible news, our deepest sympathy to those who have suffered. Stella in  Queensland
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: Mobo on Friday 08 July 05 10:22 BST (UK)
 ;) ;) ;)

Three cheers for our brave Londoners as they go back to work this morning.

These pathetic fanatics willl never win !!

 ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: mitchell on Friday 08 July 05 12:00 BST (UK)
Three cheers indeed. I've never felt so proud to be British. As Tony Blair said " We will not be terrorised"
My thoughts and deepest sympathy are with all of you. Three cheers for our magnificent emergency services too.
God Bless
Elaine
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: ranscott on Friday 08 July 05 15:31 BST (UK)
Our Prayers are with You, and all Loved Ones affected by this tragedy.  Be sure that we stand with You, unified in our resolve to stop this mindless killing.  Best to All, from Ran in PA.  God Bless us all.
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: Rick on Friday 08 July 05 22:11 BST (UK)
There is quite a good poem about yesterday's events, written by a listener on the Radio London website.  It is just called "London Pride"

Rick :)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/h2/h2.cgi?thread=%3Cmod.1120830852-22812.28%40forum2.mh.bbc.co.uk%3E&find=%3Cmod.1120830852-22812.28%40forum2.mh.bbc.co.uk%3E&board=talklondonlive.terrorattacksinlondon&sort=Te
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: Mobo on Saturday 09 July 05 05:40 BST (UK)
 :'( :'( :'(

For more on this horrific tragedy  - see the link below

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=72023.new#new

 :'( :'( :'(

Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: Cougar on Saturday 09 July 05 05:58 BST (UK)
This has been forwarded to me - I share it with you all.

When I am dead, my dearest, 
Sing no sad songs for me;
Plant thou no roses at my head, 
Nor shady cypress tree:
Be the green grass above me 
With showers and dewdrops wet;
And if thou wilt, remember, 
And if thou wilt, forget. 

I shall not see the shadows, 
I shall not feel the rain;
I shall not hear the nightingale 
Sing on, as if in pain;
And dreaming through the twilight 
That doth not rise nor set,
Happily I may remember, 
And never will we forget
Cougar in OZ
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: MarieC on Saturday 09 July 05 10:49 BST (UK)
Keep it up, Londoners!!!

Your attitude is inspiring.  The terrorists do not realise what a hopeless task they have taken on in trying to break your spirit.  Wonderful stuff!

MarieC
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: JillJ on Saturday 09 July 05 11:25 BST (UK)
Cougar

That's a lovely verse.   It reminds me of another one which is often quoted at times like these:

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.

When you see the sun set fair
I am the scented evening air.
I am the joy of a task well done,
I am the glow of the setting sun.

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.
Title: Re: London & Londoners
Post by: Su on Saturday 09 July 05 12:01 BST (UK)
I had a text from my friend in France on Thursday night to say they were frantic with worry as her sister and brother-in-law were holidaying in Brittany and couldn't contact their daughter on the phone.  They eventually traced her yesterday evening in one of the hospitals.  Apparently she had been standing at the bus stop, where the bus was that blew up.  She sustained cuts and bruises and shock. 

They flew home this morning.

My heart goes out to eveyone who was there that day, including the emergency services doctors and nurses, who themselves must be traumatised by the days events.  God Bless all of you.

Su