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Bridie Pearson-Jones
Mar 24, 2017
Picture: A police officer places flowers and a photo of PC Keith Palmer on Whitehall near the Houses of Parliament
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People across the country are sending flowers to their local police in tribute to PC Keith Palmer who was sadly killed in a terrorist attack while defending the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday.
Deeply touched and very grateful to everyone who has visited our stations and sent in messages of support today. Th… https://t.co/PoEst86QRw— Avon and Somerset Police (@Avon and Somerset Police) 1490268356
We're so grateful for all your support & messages. You can leave words of condolence on our website… https://t.co/zRy41vo9jb— Metropolitan Police (@Metropolitan Police) 1490274583
Flowers, cards and chocolates have been delivered by well-wishers and school children across the country, all thanking the police for their service.
Flowers delivered to Warrington today by member of the public wanting to thank officers for everything they do foll… https://t.co/IJ51HAujbT— Cheshire Police (@Cheshire Police) 1490211831
We received flowers from a member of public in response to the events in London which saw the sad loss of innocent… https://t.co/frVix2WdjD— Hastings Police (@Hastings Police) 1490268321
Many were sent anonymously with police saying the flowers were "beautiful" and "very much appreciated".
Not sure who from. But left outside our own #WorcesterPoliceStation. Thank-you. @metpoliceuk @MPFed #WeStandTogether https://t.co/CWC54fWrzg— Kevin Purcell (@Kevin Purcell) 1490269660
Delivery of beautiful flowers to Holbeach Police Station this morning - kind thoughts from a member of the public R… https://t.co/qwIW8aybFZ— South Holland Police (@South Holland Police) 1490264960
Card and flowers received at crownhill today. Very much appreciated. #Plymouth #police #ThinBlueLine https://t.co/sObmhoGL2Q— Freshers (@Freshers) 1490283849
These flowers and card were brought into Poole Police Station by a member of the public. Thank you #PoliceFamily… https://t.co/JTn3qOYB05— Dorset Traffic Cops (@Dorset Traffic Cops) 1490277005
Thank you to the public who have donated flowers as "thank you" for the work we do. We are dedicating today's shi… https://t.co/bSfGFUB0bD— Chester Police (@Chester Police) 1490274093
Flowers delivered to Widnes help desk earlier today by a member of the public to show there support. #HereForYou https://t.co/1uyFh3NORL— Widnes Police (@Widnes Police) 1490273839
Card and flowers received at crownhill today. Very much appreciated. #Plymouth #police #ThinBlueLine https://t.co/sObmhoGL2Q— Freshers (@Freshers) 1490283849
These flowers and card were brought into Poole Police Station by a member of the public. Thank you #PoliceFamily… https://t.co/JTn3qOYB05— Dorset Traffic Cops (@Dorset Traffic Cops) 1490277005
Elsewhere, people have been sending police chocolate.
We are all so touched today a wonderful young lady (age 8) has brought us some chocolates to cheer us up after yesterday's tragic news— Sandwell Police Partnerships (@Sandwell Police Partnerships) 1490276956
We have just received these from an anonymous lady in Brierley Hill to recognise the work we do. Very much apprecia… https://t.co/pgJsUiwmdx— Dudley Police Partnerships (@Dudley Police Partnerships) 1490272381
Police across the country have been paying tribute to the victims of Wednesday's attack to, lighting candles and thanking Bournemouth East MP Tobias Ellwood for his attempt to save PC Palmer.
Bullshire Police, a twitter account which shares police-related humour sent gifts to the Tory MP saying "They are our highest honours."
Dear @Tobias_Ellwood - When this arrives don't be alarmed. They are our highest honours. https://t.co/EV7nvqzdsW— Bullshire Police (@Bullshire Police) 1490269576
The Metropolitan Police said
The support of Londoners and this wonderful community ensures that we can do the job that we are entrusted with in keeping London safe
They have set up a condolences page for everyone affected by the attack.
We're so grateful for all your support & messages. You can leave words of condolence on our website… https://t.co/zRy41vo9jb— Metropolitan Police (@Metropolitan Police) 1490274583
In their own tribute, the family of PC Keith Palmer, who was married with a five-year-old daughter, said.
Keith will be remembered as a wonderful dad and husband. A loving son, brother and uncle. A long-time supporter of Charlton FC.
Dedicated to his job and proud to be a police officer, brave and courageous.
A friend to everyone who knew him.
He will be deeply missed. We love him so much.
The Metropolitan Police Foundation have raised over half a million via a JustGiving for the family of Keith Palmer, you can donate here.
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