Today marks one year since 22 people died following a terror attack on the Manchester Arena.
People ranging from eight to 51-years-old were killed when attacker Salman Abedi detonated a nail bomb in the entrance of the arena.
It came just minutes after pop star Ariana Grande left the stage following a performance.
As well as killing 22, the attack injured 59 others.
Today, the Duke of Cambridge and Prime Minister Theresa May will be among those attending a service of remembrance at Manchester Cathedral.
Families of the victims of the suicide bombing, the injured, the first responders to the scene, civic leaders and other national figures will also attend.
Here Divvys Blog remembers the 22 victims of the attack, 365 days on:
Saffie Rose Roussos, 8
Among the victims was eight-year-old Saffie Rose, from Leyland, the youngest victim of the bomb attack.
She was at the concert with her mother Lisa Roussos and Saffie’s sister, Ashlee Bromwich, aged in her 20s, who were both taken to separate hospitals with injuries.
Hundreds of mourners carried roses to say goodbye to Saffie in July last year.
One of 22 people to be killed as the Ariana Grande concert ended, eight-year-old Saffie was given her ticket as a Christmas present from her parents.
She had been so excited to see her idol perform, but it ended in tragedy when Salman Abedi detonated his explosives
Nell Jones, 14
Nell, 14, from Goostrey, was confirmed as one of the victims shortly after the attack.
She was at the concert on crutches after suffering a ligament injury.
Nell’s family spoke out about their daughter, and the ’14 lovely years’ they were able to spend with her. ‘Our Nell was just lovely,’ they said.
‘She was top class, she was clever and she was fun. She would have a go at anything and just loved life. ‘She had her dad and her brothers wrapped around her little finger.
She loved shopping and she loved to spend money.
She loved clothes, shoes and make-up and was planning on working this summer so she could spend more.’
Sorrell Leczkowski, 14
Sorrel Leczkowski, 14, was at the concert with her mother Samantha and grandma.
The teenager died in hospital, where her mum and grandmother were treated for injuries sustained at the attack.
Sorrell’s grandmother had her purse stolen by ‘homeless hero’ Chris Parker as she lay injured.
She later underwent 15 hours of surgery to remove shrapnel from her body and also suffered multiple compound fractures to her arms and legs.
Sorrell’s grandad paid a heartwarming tribute to the teenager, saying she was his ‘rock’ and that he had been left ‘absolutely heartbroken’.
Eilidh MacLeod, 14
Eilidh MacLeod, 14, from Barra in the Outer Hebrides, was killed in the explosion.
Her friend Laura MacIntyre, 15, was seriously injured.
She travelled 400 miles to the concert. In a statement released through Greater Manchester Police, Laura’s parents said at the time: ‘Laura and her friend Eilidh were so looking forward to the concert, but that night has now ended in a tragedy where Eilidh has lost her life and Laura is in a critical condition.
‘Our hearts and minds have been with Eilidh’s family since we heard their news.’
Megan Hurley, 15
Megan Hurley had attended the concert with her older brother who was seriously injured. She was identified as the last victim of the explosion a while later.
Megan’s death was confirmed by her aunt Maxine Benson, who said she was absolutely devastated by the tragic news.
She wrote on Facebook: ‘My poor sister and Mike are destroyed beyond words… it doesn’t seem fair for two kids to go to a concert and only one returns how in God’s name could this happen to such a lovely family… heartbroken xx.’
Olivia Campbell, 15
Olivia Campbell, 15, was confirmed as the fourth victim.
The schoolgirl was with her friend at the concert and last texted her mum at half past eight.
Her mum later paid tribute to her ‘precious’ daughter. Days after the attack, the teenager’s parents said they were going to get married – something Olivia had always wanted.
‘I want my daughter to keep on living,’ mum Charlotte said.
‘I never want her to be forgotten by anyone. ‘If anyone had met her they wouldn’t forget her anyway, but I want her to be kept alive.’
Chloe Rutherford and Liam Curry, 17 and 19
Young couple Chloe Rutherford, 17, and Liam Curry, 19, who were missing after the Manchester attacks were confirmed dead a short while on.
Their devastated families paid tribute to the two teenagers with a heartbreaking statement.
‘They lived to go to new places together and explore different cities,’ it said. ‘They wanted to be together forever and now they are.’
The two were ‘inseparable’ and ‘beautiful inside and out’, their grieving relatives said in the statement released through police.
Chloe’s father had driven through the night to try and find the two, as fears mounted over their whereabouts after the tragic Ariana Grande concert.
The last any of their family members heard from them was when they sent a selfie to Liam’s mother, taken just before Grande entered the stage.
Georgina Callander, 18
Georgina Callander, 18, was the first victim to be named following the attack in the arena.
The teenager had tweeted on Sunday that she was ‘so excited’ to see Ariana Grande, with whom she had been pictured two years ago.
She was a huge fan of her idol and shared the photo saying: ‘My meet and greet photos came through, she was so cute and lovely, I hugged her so tight and she said she loved my bow.
‘I can’t get over this, I never will.’ Georgina was described by a friend as ‘a beautiful girl with the kindest heart and soul, I’ll miss you forever, may you rest in a better place than here.’
Courtney Boyle, 19
Courtney was killed alongside her stepdad, Philip Tron, during the attack. The pair had been excited to see Ariana in concert.
A heartfelt statement from Courtney’s mum paid tribute to an ‘amazing and beautiful’ daughter.
John Atkinson, 28
The third victim of the attack was named as 26-year-old John Atkinson. Tributes to Atkinson, who was from Radcliffe, poured in on social media after his death was confirmed.
He was leaving the concert at the venue when it was targeted.
Friends and family have paid their respects to him online, describing him as an ‘amazing young man’.
Martyn Hett, 29
Martyn Hett, 29, was killed at the Manchester Arena.
His brother Dan reported him missing, writing: ‘My brother was at the Manchester Arena last night and hasn’t checked in. ‘If anyone has seen him in any way *please* contact me’.
His friends later confirmed that he was one of the victims who were killed in the attack. Martyn, a PR manager, previously won Come Dine With Me and was featured on the popular ink show Tattoo Fixers.
Kelly Brewster, 32
Appeals were also made for the whereabouts of Kelly Brewster, from Sheffield after the attack.
She went to the concert with her sister Claire and niece Hollie, who were injured and later treated in hospital.
It was said after that she had died protecting her family. Her uncle Paul Dryhurst, 59, described how she died while leaving the arena.
‘Kelly has shielded Hollie and Claire from the damage,’ he said. ‘The three were walking out in single file, with Claire in front, Hollie behind her, and Kelly behind her.’
Philip Tron, 32
Mr Tron was killed after taking his stepdaughter Courtney to the concert.
The teenager died alongside him as both were caught up in the explosion.
A statement from Courtney’s Mum, released via Greater Manchester Police, said: ‘My stunning amazing beautiful daughter you were my rock you made me so proud with all you had achieved and my gorgeous crazy Philip you made my world a happy place and now you are both my angels flying high in the sky.’
Courtney and Philip, 32, originally from Gateshead, also received a touching tribute from Courtney’s sister, who said: ‘Courtney my wonder of a sister who is now a shining yellow star in the sky.
‘Phil, my stepdad, my costa buddy, you were always there no matter what to keep me safe and make me happy.’
Angelika and Marcin Klis, 39 and 42
Alex Klis, from York, was frantically looking for her parents, Angelika and Marcin, after the attack.
Her post was shared widely on Facebook, in which she wrote: ‘Anyone who is in any safe place or hospital in Manchester, if anyone comes across my parents please please let me know as they’ve been missing ever since the attack.’
They were later confirmed to be among the 22 victims to have died.
Lisa Lees, 43
Lisa Lees, 47, from Royton, Oldham, was in the foyer waiting for her 15-year-old daughter.
The teenager was later said to be safe, however Mrs Lees was killed when the blast went off.
She had been reported missing by her family members who appealed for help on social media. India Lees, her daughter, said: ‘You were the best mum in the universe and the bestest friend that I could ask for.
‘You always cheered me up when I was upset and have always been there for me. You have the most beautiful smile and most caring eyes.
You are loved by everyone. ‘I will forever miss our girly days out and talking to you about everything. You taught me to believe in myself and to do my best. I will make you proud mum, I promise. ‘I love you soooo much, more than anything and always will.’
Elaine McIver, 43
In a tribute today, Elaine’s family described her as ‘the best we could ever have wished for.’
They said she ‘would have been devastated’ to learn of her partner’s injuries after both were caught in the bomb blast at Manchester Arena on Monday. Paul was seriously hurt.
Alison Howe, 45
Alison Howe, 45, had been waiting alongside Ms Lees when she was killed.
The pair had been together waiting for their teenage daughter’s when the bomb went off. Her family confirmed her death shortly after.
Alison’s stepson Jordan Howe said: ‘They took a caring beautiful mum and step mother away from us all she was amazing to us all x love you loads Alison Howe xx.’
Michelle Kiss, 45
Michelle Kiss was at the concert with two young girls, believed to be her daughters. She wrote ‘excited girlies ready to watch Ariana’ before the concert.
One of her daughters was pictured being comforted by a police officer outside the arena after the explosion. Sadly, her niece, Laura Murray, confirmed the death on Facebook writing: ‘It’s true thank you everyone for your help we are all heartbroken.’
Her family issued a statement through Greater Manchester Police saying: ‘Michelle Kiss was a loving wife to Tony, mother to Dylan, Elliot and Millie, as well as daughter to Mick and Christine and sister to Nichola.
‘She tragically died during the horrible event that occurred. ‘Family was her life and we are all obviously devastated by her loss.’
Wendy Fawell, 50
Wendy Fawell, 50, went to the concert with her daughter and friends, and was last seen in the arena’s foyer shortly before the blast.
Her family issued a huge social media appeal after she was reported missing following the blast
However the day after, her friend confirmed her death on Facebook, paying tribute to her ‘best friend’.
In a statement released by police, Wendy’s son remembered his mum, and thanked people both in Manchester and in their home in West Yorkshire.
He said: ‘Me and my family are truly devastated by the news. ‘Mum was a wonderful woman. So kind and generous and touched the lives of so many.
‘She will be greatly missed. Also I would like to add, how much it means to us, what everybody at home and in Manchester have done to support us at this time.
Thank you.’
Jane Tweddle-Taylor, 51
Tributes were paid to ‘lovely’ mum-of-three, Jane, after she was confirmed to have died in the Manchester terror attack.
School receptionist Jane Tweddle-Taylor, 50, enjoyed dinner with a friend before heading to the arena to pick up her friend’s children on Monday night.
The 50-year-old, who worked at South Shore Academy, Blackpool, Lancashire, was waiting in the foyer to collect the girl and her pals when the bomb exploded.
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