Boston raises Union Jack flag at City Hall to honor victims of Manchester explosion
The City of Boston raised a Union Jack flag at City Hall on Wednesday, in honor of the victims of Monday night’s deadly explosion in Manchester, England.
A special moment I wanted to share here: @CityOfBoston‘s UK flag raising 🇬🇧 to honor our friends in #Manchester @UKinBoston @EconDevBoston pic.twitter.com/GyeIskYeMn
— Sarah Delude (@Sarah_Delude) May 24, 2017
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the horrific attack in Manchester,” Mayor Marty Walsh said in a statement to Boston.com. “As a City, we will do everything we can to show our support for the people of Manchester during this incredibly difficult time.”
In addition to raising the United Kingdom’s flag, city officials lit up City Hall Plaza in the flag’s colors: red, white, and blue. The U.K.’s Boston consulate shared a photo of the illuminated plaza on Twitter.
Incredibly moved by this tribute to #Manchester illuminating City Hall Plaza. We could not ask for better friends than we have in Boston. pic.twitter.com/m49CODRKqp
— UK Consulate Boston (@UKinBoston) May 24, 2017
“Incredibly moved by this tribute to #Manchester illuminating City Hall Plaza. We could not ask for better friends than we have in Boston,” the tweet read.
Condolence books will be available on the third floor of City Hall today and in the consulate’s lobby at One Kendall Square through Friday for anyone who wants to send a message of support to Manchester.
Boston’s heart is with Manchester. We welcome all to the City Hall 3rd floor mezzanine to sign our condolence book for Manchester today. pic.twitter.com/WTTU93IlXY
— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) May 24, 2017
https://twitter.com/UKinBoston/status/867127494893338624
