Shoreham: Tribute taking place to honour 11 lives lost in 10 year anniversary airshow disaster
Flowers are being laid on the toll bridge by friends, family and the public
A tribute's taking place in Shoreham today to mark a decade since a failed airshow stunt unlawfully killed eleven men there.
Flowers are being laid on the toll bridge by friends, family and the public to honour the lives lost when a vintage Hawker Hunter jet crashed into the A27 in August 2015.
A two minute silence will also take place at 1:22pm.
Sue, who witnessed the plane crash, told Greatest Hits Radio that after it happened there was a "deadly silence":
"No one knew what to do or say, we were all shocked.
"We were wandering around, wondering what's gone on, and hoping everyone's okay. "We didn't know there were we casualties at that time."
The names of the men who died are: Anthony Brightwell, 53, from Hove; Daniele Polito, 23, from Goring-by-Sea; Dylan Archer, 42, from Brighton; Jacob Schilt, 23, from Brighton; James Mallinson, 72, from Newick; Mark Reeves, 53, from Seaford; Mark Trussler, 54, from Worthing; Matthew Grimstone, 23, from Brighton; Matthew Jones, 24, from Littlehampton; Maurice Abrahams, 76, from Brighton; and Richard Smith, 26, from Hove.
Meanwhile, Brighton and Hove Albion have pledged to create and maintain a memorial in Lancing's New Monks Park, across from the airport link road and close to the site of the crash.
Albion’s chief executive and deputy chairman Paul Barber said, “The club has always privately honoured the memory of those affected, not least our colleague Matt Grimstone, and his close friend, Jacob Schilt, whom we had also got to know well.
“However, as we approach the tenth anniversary of the tragedy, it feels like the right time to create a lasting and meaningful tribute that is more public.
“We know this is a deeply important project for the families of those directly and indirectly affected, and indeed the wider community, as Shoreham air crash had such a profound impact on so many lives.
“We hope this Memorial Garden will offer a peaceful space for reflection and remembrance for everyone, and we are grateful for the support of the families as we move forward.”
The design concept will reflect the natural beauty of the South Downs.
It will be designed to honour not only the eleven people who lost their lives but also the many others affected by the tragedy.
The garden will evolve with the seasons, with trees and vegetation carefully selected to suit the local environment; trees will be planted to provide a natural shield from nearby traffic and noise.
The families who lost loved ones will be involved in the process and are supportive of the concept.
The club is also working closely with Adur District Council, who have expressed their support for the initiative.