More attacks the the U.K.

[Seraphim]

Please keep victims in your thoughts/prayers.

 

Gentle reminder* it is about victims please

[katrina1980]

Watching it now, 20 rushed to hospitals, still an active and ongoing situation.

 

Horrible, sad, frightening.

 

Yes Seraphim, thoughts and prayers to victims, families and friends and to ALL of London, all of Britain actually.

 

Stay safe everyone!

[WombatShadow]

 

 

I am so sick of this. Prayers for all who are affected, and for this mad world in general.

[SherrySher]

Thoughts and prayers for all the victims and their loved ones. I thought I had misheard when I heard there was another attack. UK is having such a bad time right now.

[jujusamples]

My heart and prayers out to the victims and their families. I thought I was seeing an old post when I saw this, until I looked at the date.

 

It just saddens me with all these attacks.

[Seraphim]

A Canadian was killed in London last night . 😪

[Ophelia13]

Also keep the victims of the recent attacks in Kabul in your thoughts/prayers.

[HeartGoesOn]

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of those affected. What a sad world...

[Seraphim]

Also keep the victims of the recent attacks in Kabul in your thoughts/prayers.

 

So very sad. Our world is a sad place.'

[katrina1980]

Thoughts and prayers for all the victims and their loved ones. I thought I had misheard when I heard there was another attack.

 

UK is having such a bad time right now.

 

Yes they sure are.

 

I was able to download the Manchester One Love concert, watching/listening to it now.

 

Liam Gallagher (Oasis) my new hero.

 

Liam his brother not there.

 

Peace to ALL.

[D1mps]

I'm in the UK and I can tell you that these attacks are causing quite a scare amongst us.

Armed police on the streets etc., make us feel a little uneasy, as we are not so used to seeing them around with gun in hand.

 

Awful awful attacks and everyone is suffering.

Stay safe.

 

Peace and love.

[j.man]

I'm in the UK and I can tell you that these attacks are causing quite a scare amongst us.

Armed police on the streets etc., make us feel a little uneasy, as we are not so used to seeing them around with gun in hand.

 

Awful awful attacks and everyone is suffering.

Stay safe.

 

Peace and love.

I've always admired the unarmed police procedure there as it puts the onus on them to handle a situation without escalation, but I definitely do understand having them armed right now.

 

Hoping for the best in the UK, and in Europe in general. I think sometimes we here across the pond don't fully appreciate the two oceans that keep us relatively safe.

[katrina1980]

Yes they sure are.

 

I was able to download the Manchester One Love concert, watching/listening to it now.

 

Liam Gallagher (Oasis) my new hero.

 

Liam his brother not there.

 

Peace to ALL.

 

Oops, I meant Noel his brother not there.

[katrina1980]

I'm in the UK and I can tell you that these attacks are causing quite a scare amongst us.

Armed police on the streets etc., make us feel a little uneasy, as we are not so used to seeing them around with gun in hand.

 

Awful awful attacks and everyone is suffering.

Stay safe.

 

Peace and love.

 

I know, my friend lives there and she said same thing,

 

The massive police presence must be REALLY scary. BIG hugs to all you guys.

 

I am scheduled to fly over there on July 10th so will get to see for myself I guess.

 

I will be staying outside of London, in Kent. Trip has been planned for long time.

 

I hope things have calmed down a bit by then.

 

Anyway, hang in D1mps, and TRY to stay positive.

 

We're all thinking of you.

[Seraphim]

My MIL is from Kent. and my Fil East London. Most of my husband's family is in the U.K.

[Limiya]

It's shaking everyone here, but the British spirit is very much strong.

 

I was listening to a radio interview this morning on the way to work. They were interviewing someone who was in one of the local restaurants when it was all happening.

He explained how the staff in the restaurant kept everyone locked inside, safe, and helped keep people calm and went above and beyond their job titles.

 

The interviewer asked him if he was planning on going back to London Bridge anytime soon, and he responded quick as a flash that he had already been back to the restaurant, because he hadn't had chance to pay his bill for his meal. That he was going to go back as soon as it opened to give everyone extra tips and to order the same meal he didn't get to finish.

 

Just showed the typical UK spirit right there.

 

Makes me proud to be British right now. Much love. xx

[Keyman]

It's all getting a bit close to home. My brother lives in the vicinity of the last two attacks. People are nervous on the streets.

[Seraphim]

It must be so scary for all of you.

[nutbrownhare]

The account of the latest incident was absolutely heart-rending, as with all happenings like this. Heroism of ordinary people is as much a feature of them as the brutality of the perpetrators.

 

Unfortunately terrorist incidents of one kind or another have long been a feature of life in London and other major cities, to an extent. Riots, which happen from time to time, are very scary also.

 

It's SO important not to lose your spirit in the face of this kind of attack. Perpetual bomb scares were a feature of the 1970's and 80's; now the major threats come from a different direction, but the same applies... if we cave in, if we lose sight of our own humanity and that of others - that's when violence and hate start to win.

[Limiya]

The account of the latest incident was absolutely heart-rending, as with all happenings like this. Heroism of ordinary people is as much a feature of them as the brutality of the perpetrators.

 

Unfortunately terrorist incidents of one kind or another have long been a feature of life in London and other major cities, to an extent. Riots, which happen from time to time, are very scary also.

 

It's SO important not to lose your spirit in the face of this kind of attack. Perpetual bomb scares were a feature of the 1970's and 80's; now the major threats come from a different direction, but the same applies... if we cave in, if we lose sight of our own humanity and that of others - that's when violence and hate start to win.

 

Absolutely. I remember a local pub being bombed back in the 80's (I think) by the IRA and it killed everyone inside. My parents were meant to be there that evening but cancelled last minute.

Unfortunately friends weren't so lucky.

 

Unfortunately you're right about this being just coming from another direction.

[nutbrownhare]

Absolutely. I remember a local pub being bombed back in the 80's (I think) by the IRA and it killed everyone inside. My parents were meant to be there that evening but cancelled last minute.

Unfortunately friends weren't so lucky.

 

Unfortunately you're right about this being just coming from another direction.

 

... and the memories of that bombing were still fresh 20 years later...

[itsallgrand]

I wish prayer was kept out of this.

 

Those who are hurting, and living with fear and trauma, are in my hearts. And I'll do anything I possibly can to try and have a positive impact.

[Seraphim]

Why can't we offer good things in our own ways?

[Limiya]

Did you guys hear about the Londoner who took on three of these terrorists with his bear hands on London Bridge? He got stabbed multiple times but survived.

His reasoning was he was a Milwall (soccer club) supporter and therefore no one could intimidate him. Plus he'd had a few pints of beer which made him feel extra confident.

Apparently he shouted 'F**K you I'm Milwall' and just went at them.

One of his friends brought him a Running book while in hospital titled 'Learn how to run'.

 

British sense of humour.

[nutbrownhare]

One of his friends brought him a Running book while in hospital titled 'Learn how to run'.

 

British sense of humour.

 

Certainly is! (Mind you, Millwall fans ARE pretty scary...)