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Remembering the Manchester Arena terror victims one year on




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
Family handout picture of Saffie Rose Roussos who has died following the Manchester terror attack. See SWNS story SWSAFFIE; The family of one of the youngest victims of Monday night's Manchester attacks are still desperately searching for the missing youngster. Saffie Rose Roussos, who is just eight years old, went to the Ariana Grande concert on Monday with her older sister.

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

Family handout photo of Nell Jones who is missing after the Manchester Arena terror attack. A 14-year-old girl is among those feared dead after the Manchester terror attack. Nell Jones was at the Ariana Grande concert with her best friend at the time of the explosion. The teenager's pal was rushed to hospital and had surgery yesterday (Tues) morning. She is conscious and talking but says "she doesn't remember where Nell went".

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

Sorrell Leczkowski Manchester bombing victim https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=721668894651999&set=a.103135873171974.9436.100004266848581&type=3&theater

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

Undated handout file photo issued by Greater Manchester Police of Eilidh MacLeod, 14, who traveled 400-miles with her friend Laura MacIntyre to attend an Ariana Grande concert. MacLeod was later killed, whist MacIntyre was seriously injured and the news devastated the small community on the Outer Hebrides island where Eilidh had been part of the successful Sgoil Lionacleit Pipe Band, made up of children from Uist and Barra. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday May 18, 2018. See PA story POLICE Arena MacLeod. Photo credit should read: Greater Manchester Police/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

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

(Picture: Facebook) Megan Hurley

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

(Picture: Facebook) olivia campbell-hardy

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

BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE Undated handout file photo issued by Greater Manchester Police of Chloe Rutherford and Liam Curry, who were killed in the Manchester Arena attack. Tributes will be paid to the sweethearts in their home town of South Shields, South Tyneside, on the anniversary of the terror incident. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday May 18, 2018. See PA story POLICE ArenaShields. Photo credit should read: Greater Manchester Police/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

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

Victim Georgina Callender with Ariana Grande (Picture: Instagram)

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 boyle manchester bombing victim

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

John Atkinson, 28 John Atkinson, 26, died in the attack last night (Picture: Facebook)

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 Hakan Hett MANCHESTER TERROR ATTACK https://www.facebook.com/martynhett/photos

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

Kelly Brewster, 32 Handout photo taken with permission from the Facebook page of Chantelle Garrity of her friend Kelly Brewster who died after a suicide bomber killed 22 people leaving a pop concert at the Manchester Arena on Monday night. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Thursday May 25, 2017. See PA story POLICE Explosion Victims. Photo credit should read: Chantelle Garrity/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

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

Remembering the Manchester Arena terror victims one year on

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

Angelika and Marcin Klis who have been named as victims of the Manchester arena bombing. Angelika and Marcin Klis snapped a selfie together in the city centre shortly before going to the concert. Their frantically worried daughter, Alex Klis, wrote an appeal on Facebook pleading for information on their whereabouts. Alex, from York, 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, this is a picture taken tonight so this is exactly what they were wearing."

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 - MANCHESTER BOMBING VICTIM https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1519412464799685&set=a.201537439920534.50361.100001928395854&type=3&theater My mum Alison Howe and her friend Lisa Lees where at Manchester arena, please get in contact if anything is heard and share this SASHA HOWE

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

(Picture: Family Handout) Det Con Elaine McIver was among 22 people who died in the explosion at an Ariana Grande concert on 22 May. The 43-year-old, who worked for Cheshire Police, was off duty when Salman Abedi detonated a home-made device in the venue's foyer. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/elainemciver

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 - MANCHESTER BOMBING VICTIM https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1519412464799685&set=a.201537439920534.50361.100001928395854&type=3&theater My mum Alison Howe and her friend Lisa Lees where at Manchester arena, please get in contact if anything is heard and share this SASHA HOWE

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

Undated handout photo issued by Greater Manchester Police of mother-of-three Michelle Kiss, who was killed in the Manchester bomb attack, as her family have said they are "absolutely devastated" by her death, adding that "we hope to draw from the courage and strength she showed in her life to get through this extremely difficult time". PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Wednesday May 24, 2017. See PA story POLICE Explosion Kiss. Photo credit should read: GMP/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

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 Family handout of Wendy Fawell who has been not been seen since the Manchester Arena terrorist attack. A mum who survived the Manchester Arena bomb has told how she is haunted by the unfinished sentence of her dead friend Wendy Fawell. See Ross Parry story RPYALIVE; Caroline Davis Osborne was with her best friend in the foyer of the concert as they waited for the Ariana Grande show to finish so they could collect their children. Mum-of-two Ms Fawell, 50, was in the middle of telling her friend how she would move to another staircase to look for the kids when the blast - set off by killed in the terrorist Salman Abedi - hit. Wendy was killed in the attack while Mrs Davis Osborne suffered shrapnel wounds and a dislocated shoulder.

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

Jane Tweddle-Taylor, Manchester bomb victim Taken from http://www.wave965.com/news/local/blackpool-school-receptionist-killed-in-manchester-bombing/ also used on the Sun

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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