My heartfelt condolences to Keith's family and friends. I hope that a suitable tribute can be arranged by the club on 4 April and am sure that the fans,from both sides,will show their respect and appreciation to this man's memory. I sit in row CC,albeit some 70 seats from the seat he occupied,and I hope we all in that area remember his name for a long time.
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
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!
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.
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
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...
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 ?
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I sit in row CC,albeit some 70 seats from the seat he occupied,and I hope we all in that area remember his name for a long time.
RIP fellow Addick and colleague.
Condolences to family and friends. RIP PC Palmer
RIP Keith, fellow Addick.
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.
Also RIP to all the other victims who died too...our thoughts go out to you & your families also...
@AFKABartram where did you find the photo ?
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.
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
933 was his shoulder number apparently, hence the Police minutes silence at 9,33 am yesterday.
RIP
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.
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.
Multiple sources state it was at that time due to his badge number, as I posted earlier. Know nothing about symbolic Parliament opening time.
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."