Manchester’s Ari’s Angels
If there is one thing when I
started to write this blog about my gender journey I never thought I would be
writing about terrorism. I never would be writing of tragedies that happened in
two cities that are close to me. I never would of thought that Manchester would
be one of them.
22nd May 2017
Manchester Arena where thousands of people joined together to watch Ariana
Grande perform on her ‘Dangerous Women Tour’. A concert that made many people
young and old a dream night and one where they should have been talking about
for many years on how great it was. That was until suicide Bomber Salman Abedi
decided not just to change that but change people’s lives and futures. He
decided to make an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) and let it off in the foyer.
People was waiting to pick up
loved ones, people was leaving to get transport home to avoid the traffic it is
just awful to hear about the events that took place. It has been announced that
22 people up to now has been killed with many injured and the list is now
filling up with the names of the victims that lost their life because of this act
of terror by this complete and utter disgrace of a human being.
Manchester is a place that is
important to me, it holds so many memories from being the first busy place
where I presented as female my true self during the day, it’s where I bought my
first dress, first makeup im person. It’s where Sparkle is held (Canal Street)
where I attended last year. It is mainly where I go to concerts. The Manchester
Arena (formally the M.E.N and Phones 4 U Arena) is where I Watched my first
concert (30 Seconds To Mars-This Is War Tour 2010)
For me a concert is more than
going to be entertained it’s a celebration between you, the fans and the artist
or band. Many people that went to Manchester Arena was their first concert and
for many their last. This has upset me so much as concerts have the best
feeling in the world, you feel proud to be a part of something, be in a screaming
crowd seeing your favourite artist/bands on stage. It’s so good to join in a
sing along and interact with everyone who show the same passion as you do and
share something special. The feeling is out of this world.
“No one should go to a concert and
worry about not getting home”
I found out a 1:30 am I woke up
because I was dehydrated I got some water and went to find my phone to suddenly
read about an explosion at the arena, I was straight away shocked and after
reading and seeing videos I quickly broke down. I was up for almost 24 hours
even attending the Vigil in Manchester. As soon as I saw the vigil was
announced on TV I knew that is where I wanted to be. To pay my respect to the
people that died, the people that was injured, the people that was affected,
but also to show that I am not afraid just as thousands of others did. We sent
our love, we sent our hugs and many of us sent our tears.
I would like to send my love to all the families that have
lost their loved one’s people taken far too soon and for no reason other acts
of evil. It didn’t just ruin a concert it has ruined other people’s lives,
ruined what would have been a great memory. I do not want to name these people
as victims but as Manchester’s Ari’s
Angels
Chloe Rutherford & Liam Curry
Chloe a 17-year-old young lady and Liam Curry 19-year-old
gentleman. Both so young full of life dreams and a couple. Two people that
liked traveling and going to new places just like me, and they will never get
the chance to do that again. I hope you both explore your new world to the
fullest as much as you can even though it’s not where you should be right now.
I hope you watch over your family and friends. Sleep tight #ManchesterArisAngels
Georgina Callander
18-year-old Lady the first to be identified went to Runshaw
College, A lady again young not getting the chance to complete her learning
path and getting the job she wants, not getting the chance at life and enjoying
the freedom that it gives. She meet her Idol Back stage in 2015, meeting your
idols are the best thing in the world and that chance of her not meeting Ariana
again is just heart breaking. R.I.P #ManchesterArisAngels
John Atkinson
28-Year-old that was at the concert, He was leaving the
concert when he was caught with the blast. A Go Fund Me page was set up for his
family and with 1 hour over £1000 was donated. I’ve been unable to find any
information on him but from the pictures John seemed to be the life of the
party and a true gentleman. All I can say is spread that positivity the joy
where you are. #ManchesterArisAngels
Saffie Roussos
A child 8 year old, A beautiful girl with her full life
ahead of her, what should have been the dream show. She attended Tarleton
Community Primary School. Described as loved and had a creative flair has been
brought to an end. A girl that should be talking to her class mates and friends
of the dream night that she will never forget gone. I pray that she is now in a
great place where her creativity can be expressed and shown. Sleep tight
princess. #ManchesterArisAngels
Alison Howe and Lisa Lees
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| Alison, left and Lisa, right |
Lisa 47 and Alison 45 went to pick their 15 year old daughters up from the concert and was waiting in the foyer in the Manchester Arena when the bomb hit. Two beautiful women wanting to make sure that their daughter got home safely taken from them. Their daughters are now safe and my condolences and thoughts are with your family. #ManchesterArisAngels
Olivia Campbell
Olivia was 15 years of age, not far off leaving high school
and planning her future. A lady that was beautiful on the outside and I’m
positive she was beautiful on the inside. I hope you get to party with the
angles and don’t stop singing. Sleep tight. #ManchesterArisAngels
Angelika and Marcin Klis
The married couple from Poland went to pick up their
daughters that went to the concert one of them was called Alex who was 20 did
make an appeal on Facebook to the whereabouts of her parents. I’m so sorry for
your loss. It doesn’t matter how old someone is parents will always want their
children to get home safe. I hope you watch over your daughters and keep them
safe. śpij dobrze #ManchesterArisAngels
Megan Hurley
Megan was one for the final people to be named of the people
that lost their lives, she was just 15 years of age, another one with a full
life ahead of them, her bother that was there also is injured 11. She attended
Halewood Academy. A girl with a promising future now gone. Hope you continue to
be awesome R.I.P Megan. #ManchesterArisAngels
Courtney Boyle and Philip Tron
Courtney Boyle 18 and Philip Tron 32. Courtney at that point
where she can get out there have fun which will now never happen, Philip is a
stepdad and had a great relationship with her and Courtney’s sister. Philip was
described as Courtney sister as her Costa buddy. Both taken so soon, I hope you
both party like their no tomorrow. Rest in Peace. #ManchesterArisAngels
Wendy Fawell
A 50-year-old lady and a mother. She was reported missing
and was shared through Facebook and I imagine other social media platforms. You
will be missed by many R.I.P Wendy. #ManchesterArisAngels
Elaine McIver
Elaine was an off-duty police officer that night and a night
where she should be happy full of joy from watching the concert ended. I have
the upmost respect for people in the services, whether it’s the Army, NHS,
Police and Fire Fighters. I would like to thank you for your service and
protecting the people in this country, where most people run away from danger
and when you guys run towards it. I hope you keep the people safe where you are
now and protect loved one R.I.P #ManchesterArisAngels
Eilidh Macleod
A lady from the Scottish Island of Barra and was 14, she
attended the concert with her friend which is still in hospital. They travelled such a
long way to see a person who she loved and that is pure dedication. I’ve
travelled hundreds of miles to see bands I love and the feeling of travelling
all that way and get rewarded with a great show, and to see my idols is so
good. But for it to end like that is truly heart breaking. Hope you get to
travel and see many places and people Eilidh. R.I.P #ManchesterArisAngels
Sorrell Leczkowski
Sorrell was just 14. She was from Leeds and attended the
concert with her mother and grandmother that are both in hospital. Sorrell’s
grandmother has been unconscious since the blast I pray she pulls through. My thoughts are with you all during this sad
time R.I.P Sorrell #ManchesterArisAngels
Nell Jones
Another young lady aged just 14, Nell attended Holmes Chapel
Comprehensive School. Head teacher Dennis Oliver broke the news. The
information that I’ve seen was that Nell was popular and bright girl and the
school where she attended was upset. It so sad another girl at 14 did not get
home safely from a concert. R.I.P Nell #ManchesterArisAngels
Martyn Hett
Martyn was well known in Manchester and I found out on
Facebook myself through a Facebook friend and former Sparkle Trustee (That was
the Event Director, Stage Artist, Press and Media) Martyn was a Coronation Street
super fan that had Deirdre Barlow tattooed on his ankle. His Boyfriend also was
on Come Dine With Me (think he won it). Martyn described that he loved being
the centre of attention and I hope that you entertain and make people happy
where you are now. R.I.P Martyn #ManchesterArisAngels
Michelle Kiss
Michelle 45, took her daughter
Millie aged 12 to the concert. Millie’s picture touched so many hearts when she
her picture was all over social media when she was being comforted by a police
officer and was wearing I believe was the officers jacket. Millie is okay but
has now lost her mother. I hope you grow strong Millie and Your mother Michelle
watches over you and sees your achievements R.I.P Michelle
#ManchesterArisAngels
Jane Tweddle-Taylor
50-years-old and a mother of
three. Jane went to the arena to pick up friend’s daughter that has been
confirmed as another one to have fallen on that dreadful night. Described as
well-loved member of staff and will be missed. I hope you continue being kind
where you are now R.I.P Jane #ManchesterArisAngels
Kelly Brewster
32 years old from Sheffield and a
mother. A hero that died in the blast, she shielded her niece from the blast.
Kelly went to the concert with her sister and her niece. It has been reported
that Hollie has two broken legs and her sister has a broken jaw. What should
have been a positive night they will never forget has now been turned to a
negative one. Kelly, you gave your life for your niece you’re a hero, I hope
you contain to watch over her and watch her grow. R.I.P Kelly #ManchesterArisAngels
These are the 22 Manchester Ari’s Angels. Gone but will
never be forgotten, you all went to enjoy or pick up people you love up from
what should have been a night of celebration which turned to death and
suffering, it should be where everyone at the concert should be talking about
seeing Ariana, You should be telling your parents how much of a great
time you had. My heart goes
out to everyone affected. Writing this post has taken me ages to write and many
tears over my keyboard. It’s was a night of sarrow that should of never have
happened, I hope all those linked with Salman Abedi are brought to justice and
get the punishment they deserve and bring some form of closure and comfort
knowing they’re not out on the street causing and plotting more destruction and
sadness to us.
I would like to thank all the services and everyone that
helped out at the arena, many lives have been saved. You are hero’s!
Rest in peace everyone
Britain will not fall, for we are great and glorious and
pull together. Our Sprit will never die!
Thanks for reading
Sarah
xxx
All pics are from various sourses. The Pics of the Manchester’s Ari’s Angels are from the Telegraph
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