Bradford City Fire memorial was so humbling (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Bradford City Fire memorial was so humbling

10:20am Saturday 2nd June 2012 in Simon Parker Column By Ricky Ravenhill

With last season being my first at the club, it was also my first opportunity to pay my respects at the annual memorial for the victims of the Valley Parade fire.

Like most people in the game, I was aware of the facts about that tragic day in May 1985. But actually being there at the ceremony and seeing the devastation that still lives on, pulls people together and makes you appreciate things that can be taken for granted.

It was very humbling for me to talk to people who were there that fateful afternoon; they were the fortunate ones in terms of living to tell the tale.

Obviously my thoughts go out to the families of the victims that were not so lucky.

There are many worthy charities, which I wish to encourage everyone to support as it makes such a difference to people.