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04 Nov 07 - 09:33 AM (#2186154) Subject: Obit: Alcester heroes From: Emma B Alcester Fire Station and its friendly fire crew have been a featured venue of this much loved Warwickshire Folk Festival for a few years. In sympathy to the families of those retained firemen who gave their lives in attempting to search for migrant workers in the serious warehouse fire this weekend. news report here |
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04 Nov 07 - 10:30 AM (#2186207) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: My guru always said Thanks for posting this Em. Thinking of those brave firemen we have lost and those who continue to put their lives in danger on our behalf. |
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04 Nov 07 - 10:34 AM (#2186210) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: Peace Thanks for posting that, Emma. |
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04 Nov 07 - 10:51 AM (#2186218) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: Sue the Borderer Thanks for the link EmmaB. Somehow it brings this terrible tragedy 'even closer to home'. Sue |
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04 Nov 07 - 12:13 PM (#2186264) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: Sorcha Oh damme.....another tragedy. All first responders deserve our thoughts,prayers, whatever. |
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04 Nov 07 - 12:14 PM (#2186266) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: Scooby Doo They deserve it even more now they think its arson. Scooby. |
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04 Nov 07 - 12:19 PM (#2186269) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: Peace There's a special place in Hell for arsonists. I hope! |
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04 Nov 07 - 01:06 PM (#2186301) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: Scooby Doo I hope so!its called hell. Scooby. |
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04 Nov 07 - 03:24 PM (#2186378) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: George Papavgeris I didn't know... I, as many others, have sung in that firestation. I may have come across one or two of those guys there, though I did not recognise any faces. Whether I did or not, I have certainly received their hospitality. Suddenly the whole tragedy feels that much closer to home. More even than any soldiers, such people put themselves voluntarily into harm's way in order to save lives. Yes, they are heroes. |
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04 Nov 07 - 06:54 PM (#2186496) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: Snuffy English folkies owe a lot to the Alcester retained firemen and their families, for the way they have made us welcome and treated us as honoured guests. They provided a superb concert venue at a week's notice when another Festival venue pulled out, by clearing the main engine hall and parking the appliances outside. And did so again every year for the last 5/6/7(?) years. Many catters will have fond memories of attending concerts there with the superb acoustics, and for those lucky enough to perform there, the experience was unforgettable. And there were always volunteers there to serve us excellent (and cheap beer) all weekend, and the wives and sweethearts manning the barbecue behind the station. Always a friendly greeting and a welcoming smile. A couple of years ago, as a member of the Shellback chorus we were privileged at the Sunday Festival church service to sing a welcoming song for a baby's christening. Later that day at the fire station, the baby's grandfather and father (who, I believe, were both firemen)sought out every Shellback they could find to thank them personally for singing for the baby. The English folk community owes the Alcester firemen so much, not just for putting their lives on the line as an emergency service, but also for tasking us to their hearts and welcoming us as friends. They took us in when we were "homeless" and made us feel wanted and appreciated. I hope in the coming weeks and months that we will able to repay at least a small part of the debt we owe them. |
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05 Nov 07 - 03:27 AM (#2186600) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: GUEST Ralph McTell paid tribute to these three heros during his concert in Bromsgrove last night. Keep this thread at the top of the list today so that we remember how brave these men and women are. |
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05 Nov 07 - 04:48 AM (#2186619) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: katlaughing I hope someone who has posted knows them well enough to share this thread with them. I am sure it would mean a lot. They certainly sound like a great bunch of people. My condolences to all who have lost someone. kat |
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05 Nov 07 - 04:56 AM (#2186623) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: skipy My condolences to these unsung heros. Skipy |
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05 Nov 07 - 06:08 AM (#2186651) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: Doktor Doktor A real shock. The Alcester crew have really helped to "make" the festival since the station became a singing venue. The families assist in operating the barbie and the bar and the closeness and team spirit are just kinda there. It's a bit like being invited to their house for the afternoon. Me n' Jacqs are just so very sad - our hearts go out to everyone at Alcester. Ordinary heroes all. |
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05 Nov 07 - 06:24 AM (#2186656) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: fat B****rd All of the above. A dreadful tragedy. |
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05 Nov 07 - 06:45 AM (#2186669) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: catspaw49 It'd be nice if some of you could actually go to the firehouse or funerals in person. Sounds like a wonderful and special relationship. Spaw |
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05 Nov 07 - 08:08 AM (#2186698) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: Snuffy Alanww and myself both live in Alcester, and will be doing what we can. It is a very friendly, close-knit community, that looks after its own. But at the moment the town is still trying to come to terms with what happened. Here's a quote from the mayor: "It's a very difficult time for the town. I think the shock that we experienced on Saturday morning is changing now to one of grief and the town seems to be under a cloud I think at the moment. We shall pull rank on the families and give them all the support that we possibly can. It's one of those communities where everybody knows everybody. I would describe it more as a family than strictly a community." |
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05 Nov 07 - 08:47 AM (#2186719) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: Jean(eanjay) Thanks for starting this thread. Very, very sad news. Thoughts sent for all their loved ones. |
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05 Nov 07 - 08:54 AM (#2186721) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: GUEST,M&C Watching the news today and realised that one of the fire fighters, who is missing, worked at the Greg Hall in the leisure centre. Darren Yates-Badley oftern came into the kitchens during the festival for a bite to eat and a cuppa... Always helpfull, ready for a joke and a laugh... We will miss his happy smiling face next year... Condolances to the friends and family of all who are grieving now... Moor & Coast |
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05 Nov 07 - 08:58 AM (#2186723) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: Folkiedave Sincere condolences to the family. |
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05 Nov 07 - 03:27 PM (#2187003) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: Tig Like M&C I too recognised Darren. It brings things too close to home. They are a great crew and so welcoming. Big hugs to everyone involved. |
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05 Nov 07 - 06:00 PM (#2187103) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: GUEST,Frug I've no doubt the town will stand still for these lads when they are laid to rest. Ashley went to school with my lads and played computer games with them for years. Darren worked at the gym where I work out. Both great kids and a tragic loss. Frank |
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06 Nov 07 - 09:57 AM (#2187474) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: The PA One body has been found. So sad. |
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06 Nov 07 - 12:11 PM (#2187590) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes From: GUEST,Guest My thoughts and prayers go to all. I worked with Darren at the Greg Centre a few years back. He was a very kind, thoughtful person, always putting others first. Loved by all who knew him. Condolences to his family and friends and to all the other families who have lost loved ones Rest in peace Claire |
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06 Nov 07 - 04:44 PM (#2187826) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes (Nov 2007) From: Herga Kitty I was in Belgium over the weekend for the Flanders Experience commemorating WW1, and didn't hear about this awful loss till I got back on Sunday. I watched the TV programme about the Armed Forces National Memorial, including the account of the soldier who died in Afghanistan because he wanted to be where the action was, not just training Afghanis to deal with it. Yesterday I was shopping in Tesco when the fire alarm went off, and the store had to be evacuated until the Fire and Rescue Service had checked and cleared the premises. It's all really brought home the stoicism and heroism of people who must and can switch from the conscientious execution of routine mundane checks to putting their lives on the line. And it's also made me wonder if there's a national memorial for emergency service personnel who've died in the line of duty? Kitty |
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06 Nov 07 - 06:41 PM (#2187956) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes (Nov 2007) From: GUEST,old girl Very sad news our deepest sympathy to the familys & friends, many of them have made us welcome at Alcester Festival, we are thinking of them at this sad times. Rose & Dave |
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07 Nov 07 - 04:06 AM (#2188160) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes (Nov 2007) From: The PA Herga Kitty: Re memorial. The National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas Staffordshire is dedicated to all those who have given their lives in the service of their country. This includes the fire and police services. There is a separate armed services memorial too, and there is another section for others who for specific or appropriate reasons are commemorated on the site. Other than is I do not know of a memorial specific to the Fire Service. |
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07 Nov 07 - 04:31 AM (#2188169) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes (Nov 2007) From: Selchie - (RH) Kitty, There's information here, hope it's of use (sorry don't do blue clickies) ~ http://www.firefightersmemorial.co.uk/service.html Rosie |
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07 Nov 07 - 04:47 AM (#2188173) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes (Nov 2007) From: Emma B Firefighters memorial This should work Rosie |
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07 Nov 07 - 06:38 AM (#2188218) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes (Nov 2007) From: The PA Not wishing to detract from the theme of the original thread, but does anyone else think it strange that there has been no statement or words of sympathy, from the owners of the company, for the families of these brave men? Is it maybe for legal reasons? Just seems a bit cold to me. |
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07 Nov 07 - 09:27 AM (#2188302) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes (Nov 2007) From: Snuffy This bit on the BBC Coventry & Warwickshire website is probably as near as we're going to get to an expression of sympathy. Vegetable packing and distribution firm Wealmoor Atherstone Ltd owns the site, where it employs 300 people. A spokesman for the company said it was "devastated" by the death of the firefighter and would cooperate with police and fire investigations into the blaze. |
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07 Nov 07 - 03:10 PM (#2188529) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes (Nov 2007) From: Herga Kitty Thanks to you all for the links! Kitty |
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07 Nov 07 - 03:37 PM (#2188545) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes (Nov 2007) From: Alcestermarje As you might imagin Dave James and I are devastated by the sad news of the fire fighters deaths. We will both be attending the funerals. As Snuffy said, the fire men took us in when we needed them most and we have never looked back, they are always ready to accommodate us year on year. I will do my best to let the fire men and also Greig Hall staff know that the folkies are thinking about them. Thanks to everyone who has sent their kind words and thoughts. |
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07 Nov 07 - 06:13 PM (#2188622) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes (Nov 2007) From: Mrs Scarecrow Our thoughts are with them and their families Ann and Dave |
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08 Nov 07 - 03:31 AM (#2188773) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes (Nov 2007) From: SylviaN Such a tragedy. Condolences from Keith and me to their families and friends. Sylvia |
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08 Nov 07 - 05:48 AM (#2188826) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes (Nov 2007) From: HipflaskAndy Like m' pal George, above - I too have had the pleasure of playing at the fire station on a couple of occasions - The firecrews and families running the BBQ and bar all the while - a cheery welcome and atmosphere guaranteed every time. I am so saddened by this turn of events. May they rest in peace. My sincere condolences to all their families and friends. Duncan McFarlane |
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09 Nov 07 - 10:28 AM (#2189813) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes (Nov 2007) From: GUEST,Guest Would someone be kind enough to let me know when and where the funeral of Darren is. Thank you |
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09 Nov 07 - 01:01 PM (#2189942) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes (Nov 2007) From: Snuffy I would imagine that here is a good place to keep checking for local news |
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10 Nov 07 - 12:02 PM (#2190529) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes (Nov 2007) From: Alcestermarje A fund has been set up in the name of Alcester Folk Festival for people wishing to send financial contributions to the Warwickshire Fire Fighters Families Fund. What I intend to do is collect the donations and list the names of the people who sent them. I will then send this off to the fund which has been organised by the Fire Brigade. Anyone wishing to donate can send directly to me with their name and a short message. I will then collate the messages and send them off to the fund. Cheques should be made payable to the Warwickshire Firefighters Families Fund. My address is AAFF. 144 Easemore Road Riverside Redditch B98 8HH. If you would rather pay by credit card directly to the fund, the bank account is Lloyds TSB. Phone number is 0845 6018517. Account number 00581408. They are open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Please spred this around as many people as you know so that our appreciation of the fire stations support for us can be shown by our appreciation of their great loss. A book of condolence is available on the website of Warwickshire Fire Fighters. www.warwickshire.gov.uk/fireandrescue Thanks. |
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11 Nov 07 - 07:22 AM (#2191067) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes (Nov 2007) From: RWJ I met them the first time we used their station and from day one have made the event one of the most pleasureble venues to work. My thoughts are with them all Ron |
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12 Nov 07 - 07:26 AM (#2191841) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes (Nov 2007) From: Scooby Doo Thanks Snuffy for the details.I will contact the bank. Scooby. |
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27 Nov 07 - 06:51 PM (#2203513) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes (Nov 2007) From: Snuffy Funeral details have now been announced for the firefighters who lost their lives at Atherstone-on-Stour. John Averis will be buried on Friday November 30, Ian Reid on Monday December 3, Ashley Stephens on Wednesday, December 5 and Darren Yates-Badley on Friday, December 7. The latter two services will be at Alcester Parish Church at 11am in both cases. Paper and On-line Books of Condolence Warwickshire Firefighters Families Fund |
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29 Nov 07 - 07:08 AM (#2204527) Subject: RE: Obit: Alcester heroes (Nov 2007) From: The PA Perhaps we should all have our own personal 2 minutes silence. |