Falklands : Falklands Respond to London Terror
Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network (Juanita Brock) 08.07.2005 (Article Archived on 29.07.2005)
Falkland Islanders awoke to the shocking news that terrorists had struck in London.
FALKLANDS RESPOND TO LONDON TERROR
By J. Brock (FINN)
Falkland Islanders have been dismayed at the events in London on Thursday, 07 July 2005. The Reverend Paul Sweeting of Christ Church Cathedral in Stanley has described the feelings of his flock as “saddened and shocked” about the attacks on London transport systems. All three Churches in Stanley will be holding services of prayer and reflection for those who lost their lives and for the injured. The congregation of Christ Church Cathedral will also be praying about the wider background of what happened.
“As always, the Cathedral is open during the day as a quiet space for prayer and reflection,” Rev. Sweeting said.
The Cathedral Service will be at 1715 LMT on Friday.
Reports have been coming in that the Islands Games Team are all OK and that some of them were stranded for a while in North London as a result of the Attacks. All at FIGO are also safe.
Meanwhile, in Stanley, the Mid Winter Fireworks have been postponed – yet again. The Committee will inform people when they are re-scheduled. Elsewhere, support has been pouring in with flags flying at half-mast. His Excellency the Governor Mr. Howard Pearce has sent a message of support for the people of London through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. In the letter he expressed Islanders outrage and shock over the attacks and loss of life.
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