
In the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire, London's communities have come together to donate, organise, and offer shelter to those in need in an overwhelming show of unity.
Firefighters have been applauded (literally) and praised for their tireless hard work. But it's this message of thanks from Derin that's probably going to get you emotional.
Lovely thank you letter received by crews at #GrenfellTower. The support we have received from all over the world h… https://t.co/zfRNz8kw27— London Fire Brigade (@London Fire Brigade) 1497542515
It reads:
Dear all the emergency services I don't know how much I need. Thank you all by saving people's lives.
The London Fire Brigade said via Twitter that...
The support we have received from all over the world has been overwhelming.
Meanwhile, London Fire Commissioner Dany Cotton told Sky News she worries about the psychological affects of the firefighters, who "experienced things they'd never experienced before":
It's not just London's Fire Brigade who are working so hard on the site, teams from all over the country are lending the time, kit and expertise.
There are ladders from Surrey.
Massive thanks to @SurreyFRS for the loan of their aerial ladder platform to help with @LondonFire operations at Gr… https://t.co/kXTudDGC8U— Dany Cotton 💙 (@Dany Cotton 💙) 1497531962
Drones from Kent.
A drone courtesy of @kentfirerescue & specialist search dogs are all part of our operations with @metpoliceuk at… https://t.co/79AKhuMqM2— London Fire Brigade (@London Fire Brigade) 1497557702
And staff from all over.
Our awesome superheroes @metpoliceuk @LondonFire God bless them all!! ❤️LDN #GlenfellTower https://t.co/MEFDxDyghd— SPIRIT OF LONDON AWARDS (@SPIRIT OF LONDON AWARDS) 1497597114
Not all heroes wear capes.