Gillingham Park Fete Tragedy
We the undersigned petition Medway Council to repair the graves of the 15 men and boys who died in the Gillingham Park Fete Tragedy on 11 July 1929, particularly those which have fallen into serious d... continue reading »
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"it is so sad to read about their horrible deaths, let's show them some of the respect they deserve!"
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"each of the victims deserve a memorial as do their families"
"These children died a horrific death! They deserve a memorial to preserve their memory!"
"Please put in place a plaque so these brave Firefighters cn be remembered.."
"I recall my mother telling me of this dreadful event some members of her family who lived in Gillingham witnessed it."
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"Please give these people an appropriate memorial as they deserve that much respect."
"Please let us remember them by honoring them with respect and a grand memorial for all to see."
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"Respect the dead as you did when they lived."
"heroes should be remembered at any cost"
"my dads uncle leonard winn died in this tragedy and i hope the memorial goes a head and for the other people that died"
"As a lifelong resident of Medway, and one who has read widely about local history, I'm ashamed that I knew nothing of this tragedy before today. It should be remembered."
"so tragic."
"a full restoration of headstones of those who lost thier lives on that tragic day must be top of Gillingham councils list."
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