#WeAreNotAfraid: Londoners show strength & solidarity in aftermath of Westminster attack
As the world comes to terms with Wednesday's attack on Westminster in London, the resounding message online has been one of strength, solidarity and praise for the remarkable and fearless work of the emergency services.
The online rallying cry for netizens to show solidarity with the victims of the attacks and show defiance in the face of such violence is under the #WeAreNotAfraid, #PrayForLondon and #LondonStrong hashtags.
#WeAreNotAfraid My heart goes out to all the people who went out this morning thinking it was gonna be 'just another day' #PrayForLondonpic.twitter.com/6C9onQZAlg
— Nerea (@Fangiirl_22) March 22, 2017
Our beautiful London.#wearenotafraidpic.twitter.com/glourOO5I8
— Amanda Prowse (@MrsAmandaProwse) March 22, 2017
We will NOT be divided. We are #StrongerTogether and #WeAreNotAfraid
— Evie the Cat (@HMCabinetCat) March 22, 2017
Let us not judge; terrorism is to blame, not religion#PrayForLondonpic.twitter.com/rURfU8QNXL
Many took the opportunity to highlight the bravery of all emergency services personnel involved in protecting the public.
To the policeman who was killed today at Westminster protecting lives in our parliament, you are a true British hero. #wearenotafraid
— Olivia Millington (@xOliviaAlice) March 22, 2017
For those who run into the danger, to keep us safe and free. Thank you. #WeAreNotAfraid and we never will be. pic.twitter.com/IJnN965sbg
— Adele (@compaddicted) March 22, 2017
British Sikh police officer instructs people in UK Parliament. He addressed MPs from the pulpit of #Westminster ! #WeAreNotAfraid#Londonpic.twitter.com/CmbdKwgTi2
— Harjinder S Kukreja (@SinghLions) March 22, 2017
Others responded in stereotypical British fashion, with a stiff upper lip and the country’s famous dry wit.
No place for terrorism, only tea.#WeAreNotAfraid 🇬🇧
— Rav Vadgama (@TVRav) March 22, 2017
At moments like this I feel very patriotic about Britain's reputation for calm and cups of tea. #wearenotafraidhttps://t.co/RC38FP2oHJ
— Peter Jukes (@peterjukes) March 22, 2017
We stood firm in The Blitz, we stand firm now. We will not be defeated by hate and we will not turn to hate. #WeAreNotAfraid#westminsterpic.twitter.com/Y5f7NMhQZ8
— March For Science UK (@ScienceMarchUK) March 22, 2017
Others still were more pensive and artistic in expressing their solidarity under the #PrayForLondon hashtag.
This is so true 👏#PrayForLondonpic.twitter.com/HPUkKSAKmz
— SimpleSaeed (@SimpleSaeed) March 22, 2017
#London stay strong! ❤️#prayforlondon#prayfortheworld#westminster#Londrapic.twitter.com/QD2AhbepHk
— Diego Cusano (@DiegoCusano_) March 22, 2017
RIP... Thankyou for serving your community and trying to help keep us all safe 🇬🇧 #PrayForLondonpic.twitter.com/umUT5TjN82
— Carl (@AirForce_Carl) March 22, 2017
Hate will never win! ❤️#PrayForLondonpic.twitter.com/khBKNkm7Eh
— Daniel Dovel (@danieldovel) March 22, 2017
One Twitter user was quick to highlight that others have suffered similar attacks around the world and that now is a time for unity.
A year ago today it was Brussels, today it's London #Wearenotafraid#London#Westminster#BrusselsAttacks#Remember#Neverbedefeatedpic.twitter.com/ep4YCttN1y
— Ian Mitchell (@IanIm52) March 22, 2017
