Over £670k raised for family of murdered Pc Keith Palmer
Online donations have poured in for Pc Keith Palmer, who was killed in the terror attack in the heart of the capital.
Over £670,000 has been raised to help support the family of the murdered Pc who had worked for the Metropolitan Police for 15 years.
The initial target had been to raise £10,000 for Pc Palmer, however donations passed the £100k mark within six hours of the page being created.
Stephen Redgewell, who started the page, said: “The Metropolitan Police Federation are raising money for the family of Pc Keith Palmer, the police officer who tragically gave his life on 22 March 2017 as he guarded the Palace of Westminster...”
Another page set up to help the Pc's family says: “Every day our intelligence community, armed forces and emergency services work to keep us safe; often in ways we never know about. Today they did just that - saving lives and mitigating such a horror.
“As such, London - and the United Kingdom - will continue to stand tall. The sun will shine tomorrow; and we remain united in the face of terror.
“This is not the case for the family of the officer who lost their life this afternoon. They have lost someone special; someone who faced violence to protect our democracy.
“He laid his life for others. Let us help his family.”
Hundreds of donations have already been made via JustGiving, with the online fundraising platform confirming they are working with the owner of the pages to ensure the funds go to the Pc’s family.
A notice on the page reads: “JustGiving is working with the owner of this page – the funds will be sent directly to the family of Pc Palmer.”
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In a statement they added: “Following the terrible attack that took place in London, our community has been eager to give support to Pc Keith Palmer and all those that have lost their lives. We are working with the page owners to ensure this happens.”
Christopher Buckley, who donated on the page, wrote: “I am a stranger to you but your husband and father is a hero to all of us. Stand proud and together we will defeat hatred.”
An anonymous user posted: “From a fellow officer. Rest easy. Your work is done.”
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“Thoughts go to the family of this brave officer. We have family in the force as well so can understand how hard this must be for them,” added another.
Chris Hossin posted: “When one of us falls, we all stumble. RIP brother.”
“RIP what a brave officer who died protecting our right to democracy. The terrorists will not win,” said another commenter.
JustGiving pages have also been set up to help other victims and their families.
