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Alan Henning: Memorial garden opens in Eccles Alan Henning: Memorial garden opens in Eccles
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A garden in memory of the murdered charity volunteer Alan Henning has opened in his home town. A memorial garden for the murdered charity volunteer Alan Henning has opened in his home town.
The taxi driver from Eccles, Greater Manchester, was taking aid to Syrian refugees in 2013 when he was kidnapped by so-called Islamic State militants. He was killed in October 2014. The taxi driver from Eccles, Greater Manchester, was taking aid to Syrian refugees in 2013 when he was kidnapped by militants from the so-called Islamic State. They killed him in October 2014.
The 47-year-old was the fourth western hostage to be slain by the militants. His widow Barbara Henning said: "His death has left a huge hole in our lives which will never be filled."
Salford Mayor Paul Dennett said the memorial garden in Eccles was "a fitting tribute to a true Salford son". She thanked organisers for the permanent memorial to "our Alan".
'Very important' The design of the garden in the Eccles recreation ground is based on a clock face and features yellow flowers, inspired by the colour that was used to show solidarity with Mr Henning's family during his captivity and subsequent murder.
The design of the garden in the Eccles recreation ground is based on a clock face and features yellow flowers, inspired by the colour that was used to show support for Mr Henning and his family. Mrs Henning said: "I'm so glad it is in a local park for the community to enjoy and be able to come and remember [Alan]."
Salford Mayor Paul Dennett said it was "a fitting tribute to a true Salford son".
Reverend Dr Anne-Louise Critchlow, chair of Churches Together, said: "So many people come to this recreation ground.Reverend Dr Anne-Louise Critchlow, chair of Churches Together, said: "So many people come to this recreation ground.
"It is going to a lovely place where they can be quiet... and think about Alan." "It is going to be a lovely place where they can be quiet... and think about Alan."
She added: "Alan's story has been very important to the people of Eccles."She added: "Alan's story has been very important to the people of Eccles."
Mr Dennett said: "It is a place where people can reflect and think about him."
A number of businesses donated materials for the garden.A number of businesses donated materials for the garden.
It was planted after a collaboration between the Friends of Eccles group, Salford City Council and architects Urban Vision.It was planted after a collaboration between the Friends of Eccles group, Salford City Council and architects Urban Vision.