07/07 First Year Memorial

Today is 07/07. On this date last year the London bombs went off and shook up the city I call home. The terrorist bombs claimed the lives of 52 people. Today, one year later we observed a 2 minute silence in memorial of the victims and to honour the emergency service workers who were involved in their respective fields. The BBC website has a memorial page with photos and obituaries of the victims.

BBC News

Also, Virgin Radio, after observing the 2 minute silence played 3 songs that were requested by the families of the victims. Very suitable choices, I thought:
Something Inside So Strong, by Labi Siffre - Lyrics
Bridge Over Troubled Waters, by Simon & Garfunkel - Lyrics
Lean On Me, by Bill Withers - Lyrics

After that they played Fix You, by Coldplay. This is an amazing song:

When you try your best but you don't succeed
When you get what you want but not what you need
When you feel so tired but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse

And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
When you love someone but it goes to waste
COULD IT BE WORSE?

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

And high up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

Tears stream down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down your face
And I

Tears stream down your face
I promise you I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down your face
And I

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you.

So there we go. One year later and the city still stands. In fact, it stands stronger that ever before. Well done London. I'm so proud of you.