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RIP PC KEITH PALMER

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  • Senpai
    Senpai Posts: 901
    "And maybe remind the few, if ill of us they speak, that we are all that stands between the monsters and the weak."

    RIP fellow Addick and colleague.
  • foresthillred
    foresthillred Posts: 1,436
    Incredible bravery to tackle someone in a situation like that and a dreadful thing to happen to anyone, but it makes it worse knowing it was someone I had something in common with, sharing the same emotional highs and lows over the years.
    Condolences to family and friends. RIP PC Palmer
  • philcafc
    philcafc Posts: 3,883
    A real hero. RIP
  • Paul Walsh 79
    Paul Walsh 79 Posts: 348
    RIP Hero.
  • Rob
    Rob Posts: 11,790
    Yes, he did pay the ultimate price and so irreversible.

    RIP Keith, fellow Addick.
  • sadiejane1981
    sadiejane1981 Posts: 9,012
    To everyone he was a hero, to his kids he was Just a normal family man, their daddy that went to work that morning like any other daddy only he never made it home. Very very sad, I was sure I recognised his face before people said he was a charlton fan, so must have seen him around, this is way too close to home now, devastating! RIP Father, husband, hero! :heartbreak:
  • PragueAddick
    PragueAddick Posts: 22,145
    On that excellent photo of the police car with the Charlton flag, what is the significance of the number 933 on the flag?
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,825
    Was his shoulder number
  • PragueAddick
    PragueAddick Posts: 22,145
    AFKABartram said:

    Was his shoulder number

    But this is why I asked. A BBC report gives it as 4157U (and says the Met will not reassign it)

  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,729
    Rather than make the seat a shrine, maybe it could be given to his family to use whenever they choose. Maybe a message on it like a Hero sat here or similar.
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  • GlassHalfFull
    GlassHalfFull Posts: 2,351

    RIP PC Palmer - the ultimate sacrifice

    Perhaps the Memorial Garden at The Valley would in due course be an appropriate place for a more permanent tribute to a true hero.
  • StanTheMan
    StanTheMan Posts: 299
    I believe the "933" represents the number of police number officers who have lost their life on duty?
  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,275
    RIP to PC Keith Palmer. Died a hero.
  • _MrDick
    _MrDick Posts: 13,107
    For those with Facebook accounts, I think a nice gesture would be to change you profile picture to that of the Charlton scarf draped over his seat in his memory
  • NorthheathAddick
    NorthheathAddick Posts: 4,018
    Pc Keith Palmer a HERO...!!!,you unselfishly gave up your right to live to save no doubt countless others...that you were one of our own does bring it closer to home...Never forgotten,RIP

    Also RIP to all the other victims who died too...our thoughts go out to you & your families also...
  • PragueAddick
    PragueAddick Posts: 22,145
    _MrDick said:

    For those with Facebook accounts, I think a nice gesture would be to change you profile picture to that of the Charlton scarf draped over his seat in his memory

    I am going to use that police photo as my lockscreen (and maybe the avatar here) and show it to local people, because I find it eloquent in several ways, but they will ask me about "933", so if anyone has the definitive answer it would be great to know.

    @AFKABartram where did you find the photo ?

  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 8,607
    933 was his shoulder number at the Palace of Westminster I am led to believe.
    The other number relates to a previous role he held. It's possible his previous unit have decided to retire that number also as a mark of respect.
  • Ultimatum
    Ultimatum Posts: 317
    edited March 2017
    I added the thin blue line to the picture Charlton put out.

    I can't answer about the 933 shoulder number as I've also see that his number with the DPG was 4157U (although I thought U was for TSG, a previous unit of his) 933 could be a previous shoulder number from a different borough/OCU or could be the last 3 digits of his warrant number. I'm sure it'll be come clearer at some point
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 22,450
    I hope the messages of support and the money raised do something to help his family through this awful time.
  • I_was_Floyd
    I_was_Floyd Posts: 468

    933 was his shoulder number apparently, hence the Police minutes silence at 9,33 am yesterday.

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  • bazjonster
    bazjonster Posts: 2,875
    edited March 2017
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39376643

    RIP
  • favershamaddick
    favershamaddick Posts: 231
    RIP Keith, deepest condolences to Keith's family and friends.
  • ColinTat
    ColinTat Posts: 2,794
    Rip Keith and to all those who lost their lives.
  • F-Blocker
    F-Blocker Posts: 3,409
    I know the club are thinking of ways to pay tribute the next home game, but how about this:
    All proceeds from ticket sales (ie. ignore season tickets) for the match be donated to the family?

    I know a lot of people are planning on going to pay tribute, so it's extra cash the club wouldn't have received under normal circumstances.
  • Cardinal Sin
    Cardinal Sin Posts: 5,233
    I_was_Floyd said:


    933 was his shoulder number apparently, hence the Police minutes silence at 9,33 am yesterday.

    I wondered why the minutes silence was at 9.33am as it had no bearing on the time of the incident the previous day.
  • PragueAddick
    PragueAddick Posts: 22,145
    Thanks for the information re 933.

    I am sure that the knowledge he was one of us has affected you all as it has me. It feels like a personal loss. I am up for any effort to provide support and comfort for his family.
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,037
    KBslittlesis said:

    933 was his shoulder number at the Palace of Westminster I am led to believe.
    The other number relates to a previous role he held. It's possible his previous unit have decided to retire that number also as a mark of respect.

    9:33(am) is the symbolic time that parliament opens for business - is that just a sheer coincidence ?
  • I_was_Floyd
    I_was_Floyd Posts: 468

    Multiple sources state it was at that time due to his badge number, as I posted earlier. Know nothing about symbolic Parliament opening time.
  • petetheaddick
    petetheaddick Posts: 375
    The policeman stood and faced his God,
    Which must always come to pass.
    He hoped his shoes were shining.
    Just as brightly as his brass.

    "Step forward now, policeman.
    How shall I deal with you?
    Have you always turned the other cheek?
    To My church have you been true?"

    The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
    "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
    Because those of us who carry badges
    can't always be a saint.

    I've had to work most Sundays,
    and at times my talk was rough,
    and sometimes I've been violent,
    Because the streets are awfully tough.

    But I never took a penny,
    That wasn't mine to keep....
    Though I worked a lot of overtime
    When the bills got just too steep.

    And I never passed a cry for help,
    Though at times I shook with fear.
    And sometimes, God forgive me,
    I've wept unmanly tears.

    I know I don't deserve a place
    Among the people here.
    They never wanted me around
    Except to calm their fear.

    If you've a place for me here,
    Lord, It needn't be so grand.
    I never expected or had too much,
    But if you don't.....I'll understand.

    There was silence all around the throne
    Where the saints had often trod.
    As the policeman waited quietly,
    For the judgment of his God.

    "Step forward now, policeman,
    You've borne your burdens well.
    Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
    You've done your time in hell."

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