Forever in our Thoughts/Hearts

Sorry Dave, but I hate that 'the 56' expression. I feel like it commodifies the people who lost their lives.
I know your post was heartfelt, but that phrase just grinds my gears.

 

Wish I could b there tomorrow.the years go by but the m memories are vivid we will remember tomorrow and every day

 

I feel the same about a minutes applause in the 56th minute. The untimely and horrific death of 56 people isn't anything to applaud as far as I am concerned. Unlike remembrance of a long life well lived. People feel obliged to join in, even if they feel uncomfortable about it.
The minutes silence is the appropriate memorial.

 

Totally agree. Didn't like it at all on Saturday.

 

Spot on Park.

 

It seems to be the new “ norm” it’s crept in and almost become commonplace.

Not really fussed, I remember in my own way. The crumpled program I got on the day is still in the house.

 

If rather the game stopped in the 56th mimute and we stood.silent to member them.

Don't even get me stated on the hoodies and other macabre merchandise.

 

A minutes silence and reflection before the last home game is sufficient for me.

Felt really uncomfortable when the applause and chant started.

RIP

 

Why do fans have to start whinging about ‘the 56’ phrase and hoodies and chants etc? That is how some of our (often younger) fans (not me) want to remember that awful day and it’s absolutely fine.

they are paying their respects. There are more important things going on in the world more important than infighting and bitching.

the important thing is that, as fans, those who lost their lives and those were affected by the tragic events are never forgotten.

RIP.

 

I remember comimg in from playing as we called it. I was 10 at the time and seeing my dad crying for the first time was a shock to say the least. He'd moved down to south wales when he was 16 , but to this day never forgets his roots. Took me up when they re-opened the ground , and were put up by his best mate Patsy Hollinger and family. I've loved everything to do with Bradford ever since .

 

On this Day In 1985 at Valley Parade a disgarded cigarette caused a fire that killed 59 people
This post is made to honor those who died and those that survived and their family and friends



IN MEMORIAM

The names of the 56 victims of the Valley Parade Fire Disaster - 11 May 1985



ACKROYD, John Douglas, 32, Baildon

ANDERTON, Edmund, 68, Bingley

BAINES, Alexander Shaw, 70, Bradford

BAMFORD, Herbert, 72, Bradford

BULMER, Christopher James, 11, Burley-in-Wharfedale

COXON, Jack Leo, 76, Bradford

COXON, Leo Anthony, 44, Halifax

CRABTREE, David James, 30, Bradford

CRABTREE, Harry, 76, Bradford

DEMPSEY, Derek, 46, Morley

FIRTH, Muriel, 65, Baildon

FIRTH, Samuel, 86, Bradford

FLETCHER, Andrew, 11, East Bridgford, Nottingham

FLETCHER, Edmund, 63, Pudsey

FLETCHER, John, 34, East Bridgford, Nottingham

FLETCHER, Peter, 32, Gildersome

FOSTER, Nellie, 64, Bradford

GREENWOOD, Felix Winspear, 13, Denholme

GREENWOOD, Peter, 46, Denholme

GREENWOOD, Rupert Benedict, 11, Denholme

HALL, Norman, 70, Bradford

HALLIDAY, Peter, 34, Bradford

HARTLEY, Arthur, 79, Bradford

HINDLE, Edith, 79, Bradford

HINDLE, Fred, 76, Bradford

HODGSON, Moira Helen, 15, Oakenshaw

HUDSON, Eric, 73, Bingley

HUGHES, John, 64, Bradford

HUTTON, John, 74, Bradford

KERR, Walter, 76, Bradford

LOVELL, Peter Charles, 43, Bradford

LUDLAM, Jack, 55, Bradford

McPHERSON, Gordon, 39, Bradford

McPHERSON, Irene, 27, Bradford

MASON, Roy, 74, Silsden

MIDDLETON, Frederick Norman, 84, Bradford

MITCHELL, Harold, 79, Bradford

MUHL, Elizabeth, 21, Leeds

NORMINGTON, Ernest, 75, Shipley

ORMONDROYD, Gerald Priestley, 40, Bingley

ORMONDROYD, Richard John, 12, Bingley

ORMONDROYD, Robert Ian, 12, Bingley

POLLARD, Sylvia Lund, 69, Bradford

PRICE, Herbert, 78, Shipley

ROBERTS, Amanda Jane, 20, Bradford

SAMPSON, Jayne, 18, Leeds

STACEY, William, 72, Sleaford, Lincoln

STOCKMAN, Craig Albert, 14, Bradford

STOCKMAN, Jayne Ashley, 16, Bradford

STOCKMAN, Trevor John, 38, Brighouse

TURNER, Howard, 41, Bingley

TURNER, Sarah, 16, Bingley

WARD, Simon Neil, 18, Shipley

WEDGEWORTH, Robert, 72, Guiseley

WEST, William James, 78, North Hykeham, Lincoln

WRIGHT, Adrian Mark, 11, Bradford


Remember 'The 56'


RIP
YNWA



From A Liverpool Fan

 

Today's a day of silent reflection where ever you maybe.
Rest in Peace.

 

I didn't want to say because I know Dave meant well with his post but I'm another who hates 'the 56' branding. I can't even bring myself to applaud in the 56th minute.

 

Because it's crass?

 

Thoughts are with all those on here and elsewhere still effected by the worst of days. Those who sadly never went home from a simple day of celebration and their families. Today is an anniversary, but I’ve seen first hand people still effected by that awful day on a daily basis, today is a reminder to treat everyone with respect.

I always look for positives in the worst of situations, the only one is improvement of ground safety throughout the country so that nobody else ever has to go through something like this again.

My thoughts are with everyone and the city today.

RIP

 

Still seems like it was only yesterday.....

My thoughts and prayers to all the families that suffered looses on that awful awful day, and to those still affected either physically or mentally I hope you are strengthened somewhat by all the people thinking about you today

 

Apologies for picking your post apart WB, It's your bullet points that sum up my feelings for today so I thought I'd hijack them.

 

I hope that Dave (@Bronco ) isn't offended by my post. No one could doubt that his post was well intentioned. I wasn't trying to throw him to the the wolves. No one cares more about Bradford City than Dave does.
I just felt I had to comment on 'The 56' aspect, not the poem as a whole or the sentiments therein. I was there at the fire. I also, as a rookie social worker, visited relatives of a couple of City fans who lost their lives. I know what it means to me and others and I hate it when I see people walking around with '56' branded clothing etc. I didn't like the clapping on 56 minutes either. The quiet dignified approach that pertained until the last ten years or so was the correct one in my opinion. Some may disagree and that's their prerogative.

 

I class myself as very lucky that day. Maybe i was guided the right way but the memories never fade. Wish i could be there today.....i will stop and reflect.

RIP