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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.

 

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.

 

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

Felt really uncomfortable when the applause and chant started.

RIP

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

I really don't like the 56th minute applause. It does not feel right after years of sombre and respectful remembrance for all those affected. There were many more than 56 victims. Another 200+ were treated in hospital, which was overwhelmed, so many injured went untreated. Many were horrified by the sights they saw and developed mental health issues, including amongst the police, emergency services, hospital staff and members of the public that got caught up in it. Some survivors developed guilt complexes. The subsequent strains broke up families and caused job losses. There were thousands of victims of varying degrees. My thoughts are with the surviving relatives and friends of the dead and the very large numbers affected that horrible day. It was more than 56. Though it's upsetting to do so, today I will remember. Tomorrow, I will try forget again.

 

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've an issue with the branded 56 hoodies etc. It's not a marketing opportunity! It's a sad thing that happened. Anyway today isn't the day to get into this.

 

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.

 

Because it's crass?

 

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

 

So Many Loved Ones
Who Never Came Home
That Friends Will Remember
And Families Will Mourn
Some Grieve Together
Some Grieve Alone
All Walks Of Life
They Follow Their Team
They Where Old
They Where Young
And Those In Their Teens
And God When They Died
what A terrible Thing
But They Will Never Be Forgotten
And We will Never Let Them Be
You'll Never Walk Alone

A Liverpool Fan

 

Dave, is a good man. I enjoy banter with him as he can take it and give it back but lets not turn something into something it wasn't people.

Dave means well. Unlike me who can be a major c*nt at times lol.

 

My late som

My eldest son Andrew, sadly no longer with us was mascot that day after he'd done his duties we had the choice of where we could watch the match from, thankfully we decided to go stand where we normally did on the kop, "there for the grace of God" . Incidentally the 11thof May is my second sons birthday.

 

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.

 

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

 

Thoughts are with all the family of the 56 and all that were there on this shocking day!

RIP 56! You'll Never Walk Alone.