Topic: The '97th' Angel

[mikeb58]

The '97th' Angel

Hold their hand, tomorrow is that day.
Give them a hug, it can go a long way.
Give them your time, lend them an ear.
Because tomorrow is that time of year.
Be there to listen, to take in every word.
30 years on, I have my prayers prepared.
Prayers for our red family, who we lost.
And for survivors who still count the cost.
I remember victims too like Ronnie King.
His name to your attention I wish to bring.
On the Memorial, his name is not there.
Ronnie died years later, now in God's care.
A '97th Angel' it wouldn't be wrong to say.
Tomorrow for Ronnie King I will also pray.

[Tesco tearaway]

The '97th' Angel

Hold their hand, tomorrow is that day.
Give them a hug, it can go a long way.
Give them your time, lend them an ear.
Because tomorrow is that time of year.
Be there to listen, to take in every word.
30 years on, I have my prayers prepared.
Prayers for our red family, who we lost.
And for survivors who still count the cost.
I remember victims too like Ronnie King.
His name to your attention I wish to bring.
On the Memorial, his name is not there.
Ronnie died years later, now in God's care.
A '97th Angel' it wouldn't be wrong to say.
Tomorrow for Ronnie King I will also pray.

Beautiful 

[mikeb58]

Ronnie King, survived the crush but his friend died. In 2007 after suffering from PTSD in the wake of  a Kelvin McKenzie appearance on Newsnight Ronnie took his own life. His daughter Rachel wrote  the Foreword for my 3rd Hillsborough book, the book was written for and dedicated to Ronnie.

[rocco]

Totally beautiful

[cowtownred]

Fantastic.  Many thanks Mike for all your lovely work  x

[Keith Lard]

The '97th' Angel

Hold their hand, tomorrow is that day.
Give them a hug, it can go a long way.
Give them your time, lend them an ear.
Because tomorrow is that time of year.
Be there to listen, to take in every word.
30 years on, I have my prayers prepared.
Prayers for our red family, who we lost.
And for survivors who still count the cost.
I remember victims too like Ronnie King.
His name to your attention I wish to bring.
On the Memorial, his name is not there.
Ronnie died years later, now in God's care.
A '97th Angel' it wouldn't be wrong to say.
Tomorrow for Ronnie King I will also pray.

Beautiful words. Rest in peace Ronnie King