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PC Keith Palmer: Memorial for Westminster attack officer by end of year | |
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A memorial to the police officer murdered in last year's Westminster terror attack is to be erected at the Houses of Parliament later this year. | A memorial to the police officer murdered in last year's Westminster terror attack is to be erected at the Houses of Parliament later this year. |
Keith Palmer, 48, was stabbed by Khalid Masood while on duty on the forecourt of the Palace of Westminster and died despite an MP's attempts to save him. | Keith Palmer, 48, was stabbed by Khalid Masood while on duty on the forecourt of the Palace of Westminster and died despite an MP's attempts to save him. |
PC Palmer was one of five people killed in Masood's attack on 22 March 2017. | PC Palmer was one of five people killed in Masood's attack on 22 March 2017. |
The memorial would be a reminder of PC Palmer's sacrifice and heroism, the Police Memorial Trust said. | The memorial would be a reminder of PC Palmer's sacrifice and heroism, the Police Memorial Trust said. |
The remembrance stone will be placed at the Carriage Gates, where PC Palmer was attacked, according to the trust. | The remembrance stone will be placed at the Carriage Gates, where PC Palmer was attacked, according to the trust. |
"I am so very pleased to confirm that this fitting and lasting tribute to PC Palmer will be placed at this iconic site", chairwoman Geraldine Winner said. | "I am so very pleased to confirm that this fitting and lasting tribute to PC Palmer will be placed at this iconic site", chairwoman Geraldine Winner said. |
"We know it will bring some small comfort to his family and loved ones. | "We know it will bring some small comfort to his family and loved ones. |
"For evermore the memorial will remind Londoners and those who visit this site from around the world of the service, sacrifice and heroism of this brave British police officer." | "For evermore the memorial will remind Londoners and those who visit this site from around the world of the service, sacrifice and heroism of this brave British police officer." |
The announcement was welcomed by Scotland Yard Commissioner Cressida Dick and Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow. | The announcement was welcomed by Scotland Yard Commissioner Cressida Dick and Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow. |
Mr Bercow said: "PC Palmer died doing the job he loved - ensuring the safety of members of both houses, the staff who work here and members of the public on the estate at the time. | Mr Bercow said: "PC Palmer died doing the job he loved - ensuring the safety of members of both houses, the staff who work here and members of the public on the estate at the time. |
"We owe him a profound debt of gratitude for his bravery, which resulted in him paying the ultimate price. | "We owe him a profound debt of gratitude for his bravery, which resulted in him paying the ultimate price. |
"This memorial will serve as a lasting tribute to his dedication and his courage." | "This memorial will serve as a lasting tribute to his dedication and his courage." |
Kent-born terrorist Masood, 52, drove a hire car over Westminster Bridge, mounted the pavement and hit pedestrians before crashing into railings outside the Palace of Westminster in the rampage. | Kent-born terrorist Masood, 52, drove a hire car over Westminster Bridge, mounted the pavement and hit pedestrians before crashing into railings outside the Palace of Westminster in the rampage. |
He stabbed PC Palmer near the entrance to Parliament. MP Tobias Ellwood rushed to help the officer and gave him CPR but was unable to save his life. | He stabbed PC Palmer near the entrance to Parliament. MP Tobias Ellwood rushed to help the officer and gave him CPR but was unable to save his life. |
Also killed in the 82-second attack were US tourist Kurt Cochran, Romanian tourist Andreea Cristea, 31, and Britons Aysha Frade, 44, and 75-year-old Leslie Rhodes. | Also killed in the 82-second attack were US tourist Kurt Cochran, Romanian tourist Andreea Cristea, 31, and Britons Aysha Frade, 44, and 75-year-old Leslie Rhodes. |
Masood was shot dead by armed police just yards away from Big Ben. | Masood was shot dead by armed police just yards away from Big Ben. |
Plans for the memorial were first unveiled last year. | Plans for the memorial were first unveiled last year. |
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