'We were in London last October and visited the Houses of Parliament. An officer by the name of Keith Palmer was happy to pose with us for a photo once he learned that we had travelled all the way from Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, Australia. It sent a shiver down my spine when I realised Keith was the officer who was killed in the London terror attack which took place last night. I spoke with Keith for quite a while and found him to be a genuinely nice bloke. He said he would love to visit Australia with his family one day. The girls suggested if he did make it to Australia, he should visit Alice Springs and we would show him how special a place it is. That will never happen now, all because he was doing his job and trying to keep people safe in the face of yet another crazy terror attack. Our thoughts are with his wife and family. With everyone so suspicious of everyone else these days, he was happy to chat and smile for a photo with a bunch of Territorians on holiday whilst still remaining vigilant and carrying out his duties as a police officer.'
Seems like he was a nice enough guy to pose for photos with tourists and brave enough to lay his life on the line to defend the freedoms of those same tourists. RIP.
I note the club have acknowledged that P.C. Palmer was a season ticket holder and have placed a scarf on his seat. Would it be appropriate to dedicate the seat to P.C. Palmer with a plaque and the seat to remain empty.
Only just heard that he was an Addick on radio. This was my first thought on hearing the news of our fallen hero. I hope the club just retire his seat. Maybe even paint it black as a mark of respect. Please lets hope the current board have some kind of graciousness.
Like others, I felt very emotional reading this thread. Thoughts go to his loved ones and friends.
Can I add my own condolences to Keiths family, but since he has been described as protecting Parliament and its people, why on earth was he not given some means of protecting himself ? At least a protection jacket or a hand gun. I do hope that we will honour him in some way at the next home game.
Can I add my own condolences to Keiths family, but since he has been described as protecting Parliament and its people, why on earth was he not given some means of protecting himself ? At least a protection jacket or a hand gun. I do hope that we will honour him in some way at the next home game.
PC Palmer would've been wearing a stab vest. Unfortunately, they do not wrap round I.e under your arms. We do not yet know where his fatal wounds were. There are arguements that all frontline should carry taser. We'll see what happens in regards to that, that debate is for another day.
Can I add my own condolences to Keiths family, but since he has been described as protecting Parliament and its people, why on earth was he not given some means of protecting himself ? At least a protection jacket or a hand gun. I do hope that we will honour him in some way at the next home game.
PC Palmer would've been wearing a stab vest. Unfortunately, they do not wrap round I.e under your arms. We do not yet know where his fatal wounds were. There are arguements that all frontline should carry taser. We'll see what happens in regards to that, that debate is for another day.
Had replied but removed as agree this is not the time/ place.
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'We were in London last October and visited the Houses of Parliament. An officer by the name of Keith Palmer was happy to pose with us for a photo once he learned that we had travelled all the way from Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, Australia.
It sent a shiver down my spine when I realised Keith was the officer who was killed in the London terror attack which took place last night.
I spoke with Keith for quite a while and found him to be a genuinely nice bloke. He said he would love to visit Australia with his family one day. The girls suggested if he did make it to Australia, he should visit Alice Springs and we would show him how special a place it is.
That will never happen now, all because he was doing his job and trying to keep people safe in the face of yet another crazy terror attack. Our thoughts are with his wife and family.
With everyone so suspicious of everyone else these days, he was happy to chat and smile for a photo with a bunch of Territorians on holiday whilst still remaining vigilant and carrying out his duties as a police officer.'
Thoughts are with your family, friends, and of all those who lost their lives, and a fast recovery to all those injured.
RIP Keith.
Seems like he was a nice enough guy to pose for photos with tourists and brave enough to lay his life on the line to defend the freedoms of those same tourists. RIP.
Like others, I felt very emotional reading this thread. Thoughts go to his loved ones and friends.
Made a little donation too.
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Keith-palmer
RIP
Sincere condolences to your family and friends.
I do hope that we will honour him in some way at the next home game.
Credit to whoever was responsible at the club for tribute.