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5th December - 15th December 2014 | Issue 92 | Published by West of Scotland Media
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Glasgow remembers Clutha dead
during tragedy’s first anniversary Ross Swanson People from around the city of Glasgow came together last week to remember the victims of the Clutha helicopter crash tragedy, which happened one year ago. A service was held at Glasgow Cathedral on Saturday to mark the first anniversary of the disaster, which saw a Police Scotland helicopter loose control and crash into the roof of the busy clydeside Clutha pub, killing ten people. Close friends and families of those who died were joined by hundreds of other mourners at the afternoon service. Newly appointed First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, was also in attendance and led the congregation in prayer. Six people inside the pub - Robert Jenkins, 61, Mark O’Prey, 44, Colin Gibson, 33, John McGarrigle, 57, Gary Arthur, 48, and Samuel McGhee, 56 - died after the tragic event on November 29, 2013. Joe Cusker, 59, was pulled from the wreckage alive, but died in hospital 13 days later. The Eurocopter EC 135 pilot, David Traill, and his passengers, police officers Kirsty Nelis and Tony Collins, also lost their lives as a result of the accident. In total, 32 people were taken to hospitals across the city for treatment. Representatives from police and Scottish Fire and Rescue services, who worked alongside ambulance crews on the night of the crash, were still said to be distraught about the terrible events on that night.
Police Scotland Chief Constable Sir Stephen House said: “My thoughts, and the thoughts of all officers and staff, are with the families of the ten people who lost their lives on November 29 in the Clutha Vaults Bar. “I want to recognise the support shown in the past twelve months to all those affected by the events of that Friday night in November which has come not only from the people of Glasgow but communities well beyond.
“They were seven people who simply went out to enjoy the company of friends; and three members of the police air support team working to protect the public” “The first anniversary of the disaster is a milestone which will evoke many thoughts, memories and feelings amongst those who lost loved ones, colleagues or friends, the many ordinary citizens and volunteers who saw events unfold and who assisted in the immediate aftermath, and the emergency service crews who carried out an unprecedented rescue and recovery operation.” Chief Officer Alasdair Hay, of Scottish Fire and Rescue, said: “Our thoughts at this time are very much with the families and friends of those lost in this tragedy as well as those who survived. Continued on page 4