Ah . . . February 14th

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suespud
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Boris+ wrote:
I can remember the graveyard/memorial when it was new at Aberfan - the families used to bring toys for Xmas and birthdays etc. There was a silence about the place; you may find it quite moving. All those little white arches.

Em
I was 9 yrs old when it happened, it was announced in the school hall. I remember the head teacher crying, along with the other teachers. We all said prayers and sang hymns.We were all asked to bring a sixpence in for the disaster fund.
It haunted me for many years.
The pull to go and pay my respects has got stronger the older I get.
I imagine it will be quite moving.


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I can clearly recall everyone joining in making cakes and sending them off to feed the volunteers.

If only people had listened .......

Em

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I hadn't realised you were Welsh Em, I assumed it was somewhere you had migrated to.
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Jo - I wish!

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