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Friday, July 3, 2015

A nation united in grief: The Queen and family who lost three loved ones join minute's silence for 30 UK victims of Tunisian massacre

.30 British holidaymakers were killed by an ISIS gunman on the beach in the resort of Sousse last Friday

.A minute's silence was held around the country at noon today, with The Queen and David Cameron taking part

.Among those in Walsall was attack survivor Owen Richards, who lost his uncle, brother and grandfather 

.The start of play was delayed at Wimbledon and fans and staff stood to remember those who have died 

The families of those killed in the Tunisia terror attacks have been joined the Queen, the Prime Minister and millions of members of the public in a minute's silence to remember those killed on the beach at Sousse.
The silence was observed around the country at noon - a week after the outrage - and flags are being flown at half-mast over Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and countless other buildings up and down the UK.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, who are visiting Glasgow today, paused at midday in memory of the victims of the massacre.
Prime Minister David Cameron stood with doctors and nurses during a during a visit to Chipping Norton Health Centre in his constituency in Witney, Oxfordshire.
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh stopped during a visit to Glasgow to remember the 30 British victims of ISIS terror attack last week
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh stopped during a visit to Glasgow to remember the 30 British victims of ISIS terror attack last week. David Cameron stands during a during a visit to Chipping Norton Health Centre in his constituency in Witney, Oxfordshire
Owen Richards, who lost his brother Joel, his uncle Adrian Evans and his grandfather Patrick Evans joined the minute's silence in Walsall. He wore the football shirt of Walsall FC, the club the four supported, and held his arm around his mother Suzy Evans
Owen Richards, who lost his brother Joel, his uncle Adrian Evans and his grandfather Patrick Evans joined the minute's silence in Walsall. He wore the football shirt of Walsall FC, the club the four supported, and held his arm around his mother Suzy Evans
Tourists gathered on the beach in Sousse whether the 38 were killed last Friday to remember the dead at noon today
Tourists gathered on the beach in Sousse whether the 38 were killed last Friday to remember the dead at noon today
There were emotional scenes in Walsall, where Owen Richards, who survived the attacks but lost his brother Joel, his uncle Adrian Evans and his grandfather Patrick Evans, joined the minute's silence.
Standing in the football shirt of Walsall FC, the club the four supported, he held his arm around his mother Suzy Evans as the silence was immaculately observed.
The football club's entire playing squad and manager Dean Smith joined supporters to remember three generations of one family killed in the atrocity. 
Joel was a respected young referee, and a member of the Birmingham County Football Association referee's department blew a whistle to mark the start and end of the silence, before the club's chaplain Peter Hart said a short prayer.
In Tunisia, the country's Prime Minister Habib Essid joined the UK's ambassador, Hamish Cowell, at a memorial event on the beach in Sousse - where Mr Cowell met members of the hotel's staff to thank them for their role helping British nationals.
Armed police patrolled the beach while dozens of tourists also gathered around floral tributes which have been laid at the scene of the attacks. 
At Wimbledon, matches started at 12.15pm rather than the usual 11.30am to allow players, staff and fans to take part in the silence. Henman Hill fell still and police officers, security guards and ball boys stood still. 
Victim Joel Richards was a respected referee and a fellow match official blew a whistle to mark the start and end of the minute's silence
Victim Joel Richards was a respected referee and a fellow match official blew a whistle to mark the start and end of the minute's silence
Hundreds of football shirts, scarves and floral tributes have been laid outside the club's ground in memory of the three who died
Hundreds of football shirts, scarves and floral tributes have been laid outside the club's ground in memory of the three who died
The start of play at Wimbledon was put back to respect the minute's silence. Fans stood on Henman Hill in remembrance of the dead
The start of play at Wimbledon was put back to respect the minute's silence. Fans stood on Henman Hill in remembrance of the dead
Police officers at the tennis championships stood with their heads bowed as the All England Club in south-west London fell silent
Police officers at the tennis championships stood with their heads bowed as the All England Club in south-west London fell silent
Elsewhere, Tamworth fell silent to remember Sue Davey, who was killed along with her partner Scott Chalkley. Flags on Tamworth Castle and the town's Marmion House were flown at half mast, and a book of condolence was opened by the council for people to remember her.  
And in Crawley, West Sussex, where victims John and Janet Stocker had roots and where relatives still live, the silence was observed impeccably.
Peckham-born Mr Stocker, 74, was a retired printer who had five children and 10 grandchildren. Relatives said they were 'the happiest, most loving couple who enjoyed life's simple pleasures'.
Fulham-born Mrs Stocker, 63, was described as a 'fun-loving and devoted mother' in a statement released by relatives.
Mayor of Crawley Chris Cheshire said after the silence: 'Everybody feels how horrendous the whole event was for every family that has been affected but because this family has roots in Crawley, they have family members still in Crawley, I think we feel a special bond.
'We wanted to find a way, not just marking the one minute's silence, but by somehow transmitting the fact that our love and care for them will somehow sustain them.' 
Members of the Armed Forces, who act as guards during the tournament, bowed their heads at the entrance to the player's lounge
Members of the Armed Forces, who act as guards during the tournament, bowed their heads at the entrance to the player's lounge
Essex and Australia cricket players lined up for a minutes silence to remember those lost their lives in last week's Tunisia tragedy
Essex and Australia cricket players lined up for a minutes silence to remember those lost their lives in last week's Tunisia tragedy
Racing driver Nico Rosberg and the Mercedes Formula 1 team observe a minute's silence at Silverstone Circuit
Racing driver Nico Rosberg and the Mercedes Formula 1 team observe a minute's silence at Silverstone Circuit
The concourse at King's Cross station fell still as passengers awaiting trains stood and bowed their heads in silence
The concourse at King's Cross station fell still as passengers awaiting trains stood and bowed their heads in silence
Staff at the headquarters of TUI, the travel firm whose customers were killed last Friday, came out into the street in Luton
Staff at the headquarters of TUI, the travel firm whose customers were killed last Friday, came out into the street in Luton
Hundreds of people came to a standstill in Lisa Burbidge's home town of Gateshead exactly one week after she died in the Tunisia shooting.
Crowds of people, including office workers and children, gathered in Trinity Square to pay tribute to the 66-year-old who lost her life.
Reverend Jim Craig, Chaplin of Trinity Square, led the crowd in prayer before the minute's silence at noon. The silence was followed The Lords Prayer and a book of condolences was placed nearby so people could pay their respects.
Mosques across the UK also fell silent to mark the occasion as Muslims paid their own tributes during the holy month of Ramadan. 
The bodies of 17 of the 30 British victims killed in the beach massacre have been returned to the UK and more are expected to be repatriated today and tomorrow.
The British victims were among the 38 holidaymakers who were killed by Seifeddine Rezgui when he opened fire in the resort of Sousse. Three Irish nationals, two Germans, one Belgian, one Portuguese and one Russian were among the dead. 
Recent days have seen military personnel complete the solemn task of receiving some of the victims on British soil in a ceremony at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.
Members of the RAF Regiment's Queen's Colour Squadron unloaded the coffins from the RAF C-17 transport plane used to bring them back from Tunisia into the waiting hearses. They were watched by relatives of the dead who were present at the air base. Flags were flown at half mast in Whitehall today as the nation remembered the 38 victims of the Tunisia massacre
Flags were flown at half mast in Whitehall today as the nation remembered the 38 victims of the Tunisia massacre
The flag on Queen Elizabeth Tower at the Houses of Parliament, London,  was flown at half mast this morning
The flag on Queen Elizabeth Tower at the Houses of Parliament, London, was flown at half mast this morning. Right: Flowers in Sousse
The RAF has been repatriating the 30 British victims this week. Pictured: The coffin of John Stocker, whose wife Janet also died, yesterday
The RAF has been repatriating the 30 British victims this week. Pictured: The coffin of John Stocker, whose wife Janet also died, yesterday
Holiday operators Thomson and First Choice have confirmed that all 30 British victims were their customers.
It is believed Rezgui - who was shot dead by police - had accomplices who helped him to carry out the atrocity and the Tunisian government said it had made a number of arrests.
Eight people - seven men and one woman - were in custody, suspected of having direct links to the massacre, but four others had been released, government minister Kamel Jendoubi said.
He said the investigation 'has allowed us to discover the network behind the operation in Sousse'.
According to Tunisian officials, the gunman trained at a Libyan jihadist camp at the same time as the two gunmen who attacked the Bardo museum in Tunis in March, killing 22 people.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon vowed that those responsible for the massacre would be 'tracked down'.
The Metropolitan Police said 76 family liaison officers across the country were supporting the families of those killed and the survivors while hundreds of counter terrorism officers were helping the international response to the attack.
Specialist advisers have also been deployed to Tunisia by the National Policing Counter Terrorism Headquarters to assist the Foreign Office and Tunisian authorities in reviewing security at other tourist resorts and attractions.
Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, the national policing lead for counter terrorism, said: 'With the threat level to the UK from international terrorism remaining at severe, the UK police service is continually reviewing security to help ensure people and places are as safe as possible.' 
The shootings on the beach of Sousse last week, which left 38 people dead, 30 of whom were British, have shocked the world
The shootings on the beach of Sousse last week, which left 38 people dead, 30 of whom were British, have shocked the world
Hundreds of British tourists were caught up in the mayhem after an ISIS gunman stated killing sunbathers before running through a hotel
Hundreds of British tourists were caught up in the mayhem after an ISIS gunman stated killing sunbathers before running through a hotel
He appealed for anyone who was in Sousse and witnessed the attack to contact the confidential anti-terrorist hotline on 0800 789 321.
He also said that dedicated email addresses for people to send any images and information 'that may assist' in the investigation has also been set up.
People can go online - to either www.ukpoliceimageappeal.com or www.ukpoliceimageappeal.co.uk and relevant information to tunisiaenquiry@met.police.uk - to send their images.

FAMILIES WHO HAD BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO A HOLIDAY IN THE SUN NEVER CAME BACK FROM TRIP TO TUNISIA

A former atomic scientist and two grandparents have been named as three further British victims of the Tunisia terror attack - as the official UK death toll rose to 27.
David Thompson, 80, of Tadley, Hampshire, is understood to have worked for the Atomic Weapons Establishment, and has been described as a very fit person and a keen walker.
Tadley Town Council chairman David Leeks said the town was in 'shock' and had found the news 'very difficult to believe', while Mr Thompson's family declined to speak about his death.
Ray and Angela Fisher, of Leicester, were also among the deadDavid Thompson, 80, of Tadley, Hampshire, is understood to have worked for the Atomic Weapons Establishment
David Thompson, 80, of Tadley, Hampshire, is understood to have worked for the Atomic Weapons Establishment. Ray and Angela Fisher, of Leicester, were also among the dead
Meanwhile John Welch, 74, from Corsham in Wiltshire, and his partner Eileen Swannack, 70, who were staying at the RIU Imperial Marhaba, have been confirmed dead by a family member.
Mr Welch, a former plumber, loved Tunisia and he had stayed at the same hotel twice a year for the past eight years. But Miss Swannack's granddaughter has now confirmed the couple's death. 
Lucie Marie Swannack said: 'I cannot understand how anyone could hurt my nan. She was such a loving wonderful woman and I'm heartbroken she's been taken from us in such a cruel way.'
Ray, 75, and Angela, 69, Fisher were also among the dead. Neighbours of the Leicester home said they 'lovely, kind' people who were always chatty and happy to help others. 
Grandparents Janet, 63, and John Stocker, 74, from Crawley, West Sussex, were also confirmed dead in last Friday's attack, along with social worker John Stollery, 58, of Newark, Nottinghamshire.
Mr and Mrs Stocker had not been in contact with their family in the UK since the attack, prompting relatives to launch a desperate social media appeal for information when they disappeared. 
Their family said in a statement: 'It is with regret and great sadness that we can now confirm that our parents Janet and John Stocker have tragically lost their lives as a result of Friday's atrocities.
'We would like to thank all those that helped us with information in trying to locate them, and we appreciate the support and help that we have received from both the British and Tunisian people and authorities.'
John Welch, 74, from Corsham in Wiltshire, and his partner Eileen Swannack, 70, who were staying at the Hotel Riu Imperial Marhaba
John Welch, 74, from Corsham in Wiltshire, and his partner Eileen Swannack, 70, who were staying at the Hotel Riu Imperial Marhaba
Slaughtered: Janet and John Stocker from Crawley, West Sussex, whose family have confirmed 'with regret and great sadness' that the 'happiest, most loving' couple died in the Tunisia shootings
Slaughtered: Janet and John Stocker from Crawley, West Sussex, whose family have confirmed 'with regret and great sadness' that the 'happiest, most loving' couple died in the Tunisia shootings
Mark Stocker had been appealing for help in finding his father and stepmother. He told Sky News at the weekend: 'We've spoken to every hospital in Sousse and surrounding areas.
'One of my brothers managed to speak to someone in the hotel - they've gone and checked their room but their stuff is still in there. It's just trying to work out what we do.'
The family statement said: 'Mum and dad were the happiest, most loving couple who enjoyed life's simple pleasures as well as the pleasures and love of their extensive family and their many friends, but most of all they were still very much in love with each other.
'They were both young at heart and enjoyed all that life could offer, and especially enjoyed travelling to new places, exploring and appreciating local cultures, and they died together doing what they enjoyed most; sunbathing side by side.'  
Mr Stocker was a retired printer, born and bred in Peckham, and was a proud father of five children and 10 grandchildren. Mrs Stocker, 63, was born and raised with her two brothers in Fulham.
John Stollery was also named among the dead. His family described him as someone 'who made a difference and gave his best to others'.
In a statement issued by Nottinghamshire County Council, his wife Cheryl said: 'We, his family, are proud of him and deeply saddened that he was taken from us in such a horrific and tragic way.'
Mr Stollery had worked for the local authority for the past 33 years, and for the last 16 years was dedicated to helping children in care. He was on holiday with his wife and son when he was killed. 
Tributes have been paid to social worker John Stollery (pictured graduating in 2007)Tributes have been paid to social worker John Stollery (pictured this year)
Tributes have been paid to social worker John Stollery (pictured, left, this year, and, right, graduating in 2007)
Also dead: Denis and Elaine Thwaites were named among the latest Britons to have been killed in the attack
Also dead: Denis and Elaine Thwaites were named among the latest Britons to have been killed in the attack
His wife said: 'We still had a long life to live with plans and dreams for our future together. We love and miss him terribly and nothing will ever be the same again.
'He was a super husband and my best friend and a devoted dad to our son. He will remain in our hearts and in our memory forever.' 
The grieving widow added: 'Our thoughts are with others who have gone through this mindless act of terrorism.
'We believe we all need to learn from what has happened and how it devastates individual and family life, so as to prevent it from happening to others.'
The county council's chief executive, Anthony May, said everyone at the authority was immensely saddened by the death of a much-loved and respected member of staff.
Mr May said: 'As a dedicated social worker, he had a passion to help others that was apparent to everyone that he met.
'Our thoughts are with John's family and all those affected by this terrible tragedy, including others from Nottinghamshire. John will be missed greatly.'
Among the other victims recently confirmed dead are Denis and Elaine Thwaites, from Blackpool, Lancashire, and Billy and Lisa Graham, from Bankfoot, Perthshire.
Mr Thwaites in action during his days playing for Birmingham City in September 1965
Mr Thwaites in action during his days playing for Birmingham City in September 1965
A candlelit vigil is to be held in memory of the Grahams at Innewan Gardens Park in Bankfoot at 7pm on Friday with those attending asked to bring a candle in a jar to place in the park.
Mr Thwaites, 70, played for Birmingham Football Club before becoming a hospital porter. He and his 69-year-old wife arrived in Tunisia just 48 hours before the attack.
Mr and Mrs Thwaites's daughter, Lindsey, was forced to fly out to Tunisia on Saturday with her husband after being given no information from the Foreign Office on her parents' whereabouts.
The 39-year-old left a poignant handwritten tribute on a photo of the couple amid the growing sea of floral tributes to the dead being brought to the beach by devastated relatives.
'You are our world and I loved you so very much. Rest in Peace Mum and Dad. Your loving daughter Lindsey and son-in-law Danny,' it read.
Reports initially suggested Mr and Mrs Thwaites, who were staying at the Imperial Marhaba Hotel, were in hospital in Sousse. But relatives later learned this information was wrong and began a frantic search using social media. 
The family of Billy and Lisa Graham, from Perthshire, Scotland, have confirmed they were also killed on Friday
The family of Billy and Lisa Graham, from Perthshire, Scotland, have confirmed they were also killed on Friday
Philip Heathcote was also killed in the terrorist attackStuart Cullen is believed to have died instantly 
Stuart Cullen (left) is believed to have died instantly. Philip Heathcote (right) was also killed in the attack but his wife Allison, who is still in a coma after the horror, does not yet know she has lost her 'soulmate'
On Monday Birmingham FC, the club for which Mr Thwaites played, said it was 'shocked and saddened' by news of his death.
A club statement read: 'We are deeply shocked and saddened by the death of former player Denis Thwaites and his wife Elaine in the Tunisian terrorist attack.
'Our thoughts are with Denis' family. The club also offers its condolences to all who are mourning loved ones due to this atrocity.' 
Billy, 50, and Lisa Graham, 51, from Bankfoot, near Perth, were also staying in one of the hotels where the terrorist attack happened.
Mr Graham's older brother Lindsay Graham contacted The Daily Record newspaper yesterday and confirmed that the couple had died.
Mr Graham was in the Army for 22 years and retired after service in Northern Ireland, Kuwait and Iraq.
Lindsay Graham, from Angus, told the newspaper the family had been going through 'absolute torture' as they waited for information about the missing couple.
He said: 'Billy was based in Northern Ireland on active duty, then served in Kuwait and Iraq too. He joined the Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards because it was the same regiment as Lisa's father.
'He had the option to leave after nine years but he was determined to complete the whole 22 years.' 
Philip Heathcote, 53, was on holiday with his wife Allison when the beach the gunman struck. The couple were due to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary.
Mrs Heathcote, 48, is in a medically induced coma after undergoing emergency surgery for multiple bullet wounds. 
Chris Dyer, 32, died while his wife, Gina Von Dort (pictured together) was seriously wounded in the attack
Chris Dyer, 32, died while his wife, Gina Von Dort (pictured together) was seriously wounded in the attack
'The kindest': Scottish couple Ann and Jim McQuire (pictured together) were  killed by the ISIS fanatic
'The kindest': Scottish couple Ann and Jim McQuire (pictured together) were killed by the ISIS fanatic
The Heathcotes' son, James, 24, and his uncle Jonty Boon, 37, Mrs Heathcote's youngest brother, flew out to Tunisia after the attack.
Simon Boon, Mr Heathcote's brother-in-law, said in a statement: 'Philip Heathcote has now been identified and confirmed as one of those who sadly died as a result of the shooting.'
Mr Boon added: 'Philip originally comes from Manchester and I am sure his family living there will want to pay their own tributes. The thoughts of our family go out to them all as we, together, grieve this awful loss.'
'For 30 years, Philip has shown my sister love, care and loyalty that was second to none. Philip was truly Allison's soulmate and they did everything together, sharing the same interests life offered.'
He added his sister, who was being flown in to the UK on an RAF aircraft last night, was 'stable' but that she will remain in hospital.  
'I love Allison with all of my heart and would do anything for her, however here I am feeling helpless,' he added.
Rita survived the shootingSlaughtered: Bruce Wilkinson, pictured with his wife Rita, is understood to have died in the massacre
Slaughtered: Bruce Wilkinson, pictured with his wife Rita, is understood to have died in the massacre
Nieghbours of Christopher Bell and his wife Sharon said they had worked hard to save up for the holiday on which they were killed
Nieghbours of Christopher Bell and his wife Sharon said they had worked hard to save up for the holiday on which they were killed
Railway worker Christopher Bell, 59, and his wife Sharon, 54, were also killed. Neighbours said they had saved up all year to go on the trip.
Tributes have also been paid to former prison guard Stuart Cullen, 52, of Lowestoft, Suffolk, who is believed to have died instantly.
His wife Christine, 50, who was wounded, has returned to the UK to be comforted by relatives. Mrs Cullen is understood to have worked for many years as a travel agent for Thomas Cook.
Friends said the couple had decided to jet off to Tunisia for a holiday having recently celebrated Christine's 50th birthday in Spain. They had only arrived in Tunisia the day before the shooting.
Mark Richards, landlord of Mr Cullen's local pub, said he was a 'real character, popular and really would do anything for anyone'.
Chris Dyer, 32, was shot dead on the beach. His wife, Gina Von Dort, clutched on to his lifeless body as she lay, riddled with bullets. 
Mr Dyer suffered from reactive arthritis, but was a sports fan and member of the Watford Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.
The club released a montage video of Mr Dyer on their Facebook page and wrote: 'It is with great sorrow that we announce the tragic death of our teammate Chris Dyer as a result of the Tunisia shootings. Our hearts go out to his family. May he rest in peace.'
Claire Windass also died in the attackLisa Burbridge was killed
Murdered: Lisa Burbidge (left) and Claire Windass (right) were among the 27 Britons who are confirmed to have died on the beach in Tunisia
Last night relatives of murdered Bruce Wilkinson told of their devastation. The 72-year-old was sunbathing next to his wife Rita when the gunman struck. 
A picture of the former Drax power station worker with his wife shows them in Tunisia two years ago. They enjoyed it so much they had returned. 
Mr Wilkinson's family said: 'We are devastated at the loss of Bruce, who was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was fun-loving, and will be deeply missed.' 
James and Ann McQuire were killed on the beach as they sunbathed side by side. They booked the trip just a fortnight ago and had excitedly told friends at church about it.
Mr McQuire, 66, a retired marine engineer, and his wife, a former GP's receptionist, were described as community stalwarts who would be 'dreadfully missed'. The couple, who leave a son Stuart, 32, had been due to return to Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, yesterday.
Prayers were said for them at Abronhill Parish Church, where the Rev Joyce Keyes said: 'Jim was an elder with the church and the captain of the Boys' Brigade and his loss must impact on the wider community.' 
David Wharton, 53, their neighbour for 22 years, added: 'They were just the kindest, most genuinely nice neighbours you could possibly ask for.'
Grandmother-of-four Lisa Burbridge, 66, from Whickham, Gateshead, was killed on the tenth anniversary of her husband Bill's death.
Granddaughter Chloe Thompson wrote on Facebook: 'My angel, my best friend, love you always grandma, rest in peace.'
Stuart Cullen, of Lowestoft, Suffolk, was also killed. His wife survived the terror attack and has been flown homeCarer: The first Welsh victim was today named as carer 52-year-old Trudy Jones (pictured)
Carer: The first Welsh victim was named as carer 52-year-old Trudy Jones (pictured left). Stuart Cullen (right), of Lowestoft, Suffolk, was also killed. His wife survived the terror attack and has been flown home
She leaves daughters Melanie Thompson, 45, and Louise Burbidge, 42. Her family said: 'We are devastated with the tragic loss of the most beautiful, amazing, caring and gentle person in our lives. We have been left with a massive hole in our hearts.'
Ms Burbidge's neighbours paid tribute to a 'lovely lady' who had loved her husband 'dearly'.
Paul Taylor, 45, who works in teaming and apprenticeships and went to school with Mrs Thompson, said Mrs Burbidge was 'a lovely lady, absolutely beautiful'.
He added: 'It is 10 years to the day since her husband died. She was devastated when he passed away.
Mother and stepmother Claire Windass, 54, had been celebrating husband Jim's 66th birthday. The carer from Hull was 'the loveliest lady', friends said.
Claire's stepson Steven, 29, said: 'My dad got back in the early hours of this morning, he just wants to sleep. He is too upset to talk to anyone right now. I'm okay, just shocked and trying to come to terms with it.'
Grandmother Trudy Jones, 51, of Blackwood, South Wales, was on holiday with partner Dave when she was killed. She worked at Highfields Nursing Home, Cefn Fforest, and a relative of one resident said she was 'an absolute angel to the people she cared for'
Her family said: 'We can't believe she went on holiday to relax – and never came home.' 
Three generations: Adrian Evans (second left), Patrick Evans (second right) and Joel Richards (far right) were also killed. Youngest brother Owen (left) survived the attack
Three generations: Adrian Evans (second left), Patrick Evans (second right) and Joel Richards (far right) were also killed. Youngest brother Owen (left) survived the attack
Lorna Carty was also killedTragic: Beauty blogger Carly Lovett has been named locally as a victim of the Tunisian massacre
Tragic: Beauty blogger Carly Lovett (left) was killed alongside Lorna Carty (right), a mother-of-two in her 50s
Engaged: She had been engaged to Liam Moore (pictured with Miss Lovett) since December
Engaged: She had been engaged to Liam Moore (pictured with Miss Lovett) since December
Three members of the same family were also shot dead. Joel Richards, a 19-year-old student from Birmingham, had 'the world at his feet'.
He died alongside his uncle, Adrian Evans, 49, who was a 'popular' gas-services manager at Sandwell Council. Joel's grandfather, Patrick Evans, 78, was also killed. Joel's brother Owen, 16, witnessed the massacre.
Friends gathered at Walsall FC's Banks's Stadium to pay their respects to club season ticket-holders Mr Richards and Mr Evans.
'Shining star': Carly Lovett's family paid tribute to her on Monday 
'Shining star': Carly Lovett's family paid tribute to her on Monday 
Among those who gathered outside the club's main reception to place personal tributes was Ross Adabo, 19, an old school friend and football team-mate of Joel.
He said: 'We can't believe what's happened. It's horrible, absolutely devastating. I knew his uncle and his grandad too and they were all lovely people.
In a statement, the West Midlands club said: 'The Walsall FC Family is in mourning following the tragic loss of three supporters in the Tunisia terror attacks.
'The thoughts of everyone associated to Walsall Football Club go out to their family and friends at this most difficult of times.'
Kathryn Hill, the head teacher of Mr Richard's former school, St Mary's Catholic Primary in Wednesbury, said: 'Joel contacted us recently asking if he could spend some of his university summer break coming back into school as a volunteer as he was considering a career in primary education.
'He spent a happy two weeks with us, accompanying us on school trips, helping out with our sports day and supporting in lessons.
'Joel was an intelligent, vibrant and compassionate young man who had the world at his feet and everything to live for. The staff at St Mary's are heartbroken at the tragic loss of his life and the lives of his uncle and grandfather.'
Photographer and beauty blogger Carly Lovett, 24, survived the gunman's initial onslaught only to be killed when he threw a grenade into her hotel.
Her fiancé Liam Moore, also 24, cradled her in his arms, desperately asking, 'What can I do?' Tony Callaghan said he saw Mr Moore holding Miss Lovett in the lobby of the Imperial Marhaba Hotel and helped look for a pulse.
He said: 'I just said to him, 'Sorry Liam I can't find her pulse.' I didn't know what else to say.'
Miss Lovett's family have since released a statement describing as a 'shining star'.
'She was funny, clever, artistic and radiated love and happiness around her.
'Carly recently got engaged to Liam, her childhood sweetheart of 10 years. Both were excited and looking forward to a bright future together filled with love and happiness.
Suzanne Davey, 44 (left), has been confirmed as dead by her son Conor Fulford, 23 (right), who paid tribute to her on Twitter, writing 'Love you always Mom, I've got my teddy bear you got me tonight'
Suzanne Davey, 44 (left), has been confirmed as dead by her son Conor Fulford, 23 (right), who paid tribute to her on Twitter, writing 'Love you always Mom, I've got my teddy bear you got me tonight'
'This has now been cruelly taken away.
'To move forward through this we will try to do what we believe Carly would want and that is to love, cherish and support each other. 
'Carly, may you soar with the angels and we pray with all our hearts that this evil, and such disregard for human life, will end so no other family will feel the pain that we do today and always will.' 
Irish nurse Lorna Carty, a mother of two in her 50s, had been due to fly back with husband Declan, who was recovering from heart surgery, on Friday afternoon. He had stayed in their room while his wife went for a walk.
Sue Davey, 44, from Tamworth, Staffordshire, and partner Scott Chalkley , 42, of Derby, had just bought a house together. The couple worked for Severn Trent Water, where they met.
When news broke, their family launched a social-media appeal to find them. Miss Davey's son Conor Fulford had seen TV footage of her being stretchered from the beach – he discovered later she had died.
Ms Davey's partner Scott Chalkley, 42, has also been confirmed as dead by his son Ross Naylor, who broke the news on social media, writing 'rest in peace dad'
Ms Davey's partner Scott Chalkley, 42, has also been confirmed as dead by his son Ross Naylor, who broke the news on social media, writing 'rest in peace dad'
Mr Chalkley's son Ross Naylor, from Derby, said on Twitter: 'Tonight me and Brad lost our Dad, unfortunately he was caught up in the sickening attacks in Tunisia.' 
At Miss Davey's semi-detached home a bouquet of flowers lay outside with the message, 'So cruel, so sad'. Her daughter Chloe Fulford, 24, is partner of Premier League footballer Marc Albrighton.
Engineer Stephen Mellor from Bodmin in Cornwall was killed as he shielded his wife Cheryl on the beach. The nurse told the Mirror: 'I was screaming at people to check him and someone looked and they said he had no pulse. They said he was gone.'
Mrs Mellor told The Times that she and her husband were doing the crossword on the beach when the shooting started.
Engineer Stephen Mellor from Bodmin in Cornwall was killed as he shielded his wife Cheryl on the beach. The pair are pictured on their wedding day
Engineer Stephen Mellor from Bodmin in Cornwall was killed as he shielded his wife Cheryl on the beach. The pair are pictured on their wedding day
They hid under a sun lounger telling each other 'I love you' before Mr Mellor was killed as he tried to protect his wife, who was shot twice.
Speaking from her hospital bed, she said: 'I wish I had gone as well. He's gone and I'm still here.'
A neighbour close to their home in Cornwall, who asked not to be named, said last night: 'I knew them both through my kids. I can't believe it has happened, and happened to them. It brings it all back home.' 
School transport inspector Laurence Hayes and wife Martina, of Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland were also shot dead. The couple, in their 50s, had one daughter.
Laurence Hayes, of Athlone, County Westmeath, was shot dead with his wife, Marina, on Friday
Laurence Hayes, of Athlone, County Westmeath, was shot dead with his wife, Marina, on Friday

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