‘They went and never
PEOPLE living in Tarleton, Hesketh Bank and communities beyond gathered to pay tribute to two girls who were killed in the Manchester Arena terror attack.
Hundreds of community members gathered at a vigil in Mark Square in Tarleton on Tuesday to remember “beautiful” little Saffie Rose Roussos, eight, and Georgina Callander, 18.
Saffie, who was a pupil at Tarleton Community Primary, is believed to have been at the Ariana Grande show with her mum and older sister.
Georgina was a popular pupil at Runshaw Colllege and Bishop Rawstorne.
A large community gathering was impeccable in observing two minutes’ silence for Saffie and Georgina, which was followed by a long round of applause by everyone who was there.
Simon Martindale, who organised the vigil, has children at Tarleton Community Primary where Saffie went to school.
Chris Upton, headteacher at Tarleton Community Primary, said: “News of Saffie’s death in this appalling attack has come as a tremendous shock to all of us and I would like to send our deepest condolences to all her family and friends.
“The thought that anyone could go out to a concert and not come home is heartbreaking.
“Saffie was simply a beautiful little girl in every aspect of the word. She was loved by everyone and her warmth and kindness will be remembered fondly.
“Saffie was quiet and unassuming with a creative flair.”
Tributes were also paid to “Ariana superfan” Georgina Callander, who also died in the attack.
The West Lancashire teenager was a pupil at Runshaw College, where