WE HAVE NO ILL WILL... GOOD WILL COME OF THIS, SAY VICTIM’S FAMILY
THE family of Westminster terror attack victim Kurt Cochran refused to condemn his killer yesterday, saying: “We harbour no ill will towards him.”
US tourist Mr Cochran, 54, and his wife Melissa were struck by Khalid Masood as he ploughed a car into pedestrians on the pavement of Westminster Bridge.
The impact hurled Mr Cochran over a bridge parapet to his death in Wednesday’s atrocity.
Mrs Cochran, 46, is recovering in hospital from a serious leg injury.
The couple, from Utah, ran a recording studio in West Bountiful, Utah, and were on the last day of a European trip to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.
In a moving Scotland Yard press conference, the devout family told how they have been “humbled” by messages of sympathy from all over the world.
Mr Cochran’s brother-in-law, Clint Payne, said: “It has been a tender experience for our family to be together with Melissa. She is so grateful for the outpouring of love and generosity.”
Flanked by 12 family members, Mr Payne paid tribute to music producer Mr Cochran.
“He was an amazing individual who loved everyone and tried to make the world a better place.”
He added: “Kurt would not carry ill feelings towards anyone. We can draw strength as a family from that.” Mr Cochran’s sister Sara McFarland added: “None of us harbour any ill will or harsh feelings towards him [Masood]. “This situation will bring many good things to the world.”