Hi everyone – I’m back from Eton! Which I will blog about a lot later – I’ve just got soooo many emails and things to do right now as you’d expect. So this post is only about one thing – the London Attacks on Thursday which have dominated the news ever since.
Like everyone, my first thought was for family and friends. I was shocked, yes, after the euphoria of winning the Olympic bid but not surprised that something had happened. London was always going to be a major target, it was a question of when, and how we would respond. My deepest condolences to the familes of those murdered and everyone who was caught up in the savage attack.
But London is a strong city. It lived through the Blitz, and the IRA bombings. We’d shown only the day before how proud we were of everything London had to offer the world. Nothing can defeat the spirit of democracy, it’s something the bombers could never understand.
We need to reflect, and consider how it feels to live in a part of the world where this happens on a regular basis. But we also need to pull together and carry on with our lives. It’s what we did at Eton, and it’s how we will win.
Many thanks to everyone who sent emails of support from abroad as well. Democracy, together.
You brought a tear to my eye Dom!
Everything you’ve said is true and as said everywhere in London and the UK, we’ve got to show them they can’t win!
Dominic, that was beautiful. I didn’t know you had it in you.
‘euphoria of winning the Olympic bid’
Does anyone actually give a toss?
Yes thanks
Only a country in jeopardy would say junk like that man. We’re proud of everything we offer the world? Ok well I don’t see how or why but thats my Londoner opinion. Meow Mix
Yes, I do! But then I’m bias cause I live here
Yes, but I doubt Tiesto will be playing again – so what point is there in the Olypics?
It’s regenerate the East End, attract world class sporting talent, not to mention tourism revenue, boost our own Olympic chances and portray a strong multicultural London to the world in contrast to some of our other stereotypes!
Plus I’ll be able to go and see the damn thing! Woo hay!