A city unites in grief as hundreds march in memory of 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose, fatally stabbed at his high school. The heartbreaking march, led by Harvey's parents, ends at Sheffield United's stadium where tributes and emotional displays continue for the young football enthusiast.
A city has come together to march in memory of a 15-year-old boy tragically stabbed to death at school. Harvey Willgoose died on Monday, February 3, after being stabbed in the chest at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield. His heartbroken parents, Mark and Caroline, led a march through the city center carrying a banner reading 'lives not knives'. They also wore matching hoodies with Harvey's face printed on the front, above the hashtag #droptheknife.
Hundreds of people joined them on the march, which ended at Bramall Lane, home of Sheffield United, Harvey's beloved football team. The march received support from anti-knife crime charity Always An Alternative and the community group Mums United Sheffield. Mark and Caroline Willgoose, accompanied by their other son Lewis, stood outside Sheffield Town Hall before leading the march. Dozens of tributes were left outside the football ground, with marchers holding red and white balloons, Sheffield United's colors, and chanting 'there's only one Harvey Willgoose'. Football shirts, scarves, and heartfelt tributes have also been left for Harvey outside the stadium throughout the week. Even during Sheffield United's game against Portsmouth on Saturday afternoon, play was stopped in the 15th minute. The crowd rose to their feet in a heartfelt applause as a tribute to Harvey. A similar moving tribute was also held at West Bromwich Albion's grounds during their game against Sheffield Wednesday. A number of churches in the city held services to commemorate Harvey. Mark McManus, priest at St Joseph's church in Handsworth, shared with Sky News, 'Harvey was a former pupil of St Joseph's Academy and, along with the members of our community who attend All Saints High School, many will have been affected by his death – some very closely.' Caroline Willgoose visited the school earlier this week, laying flowers amongst dozens of other tributes to the teenager. Afterward, the Willgoose family released a heartfelt tribute, stating, 'We are utterly heartbroken at the loss of our beautiful boy, “Harvey Goose”. Our lives are devastated and will never be the same again. We have lost a beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew and most importantly, a best friend to all. Harvey will be forever known for being a caring, loving and funny young man. At this difficult time we ask you to please respect our privacy as we grieve as a family.' She later revealed that Harvey's last words to her were 'I love you' as he left for school the morning before his death. A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with Harvey's murder, possessing a bladed article, and affray. He is set to go on trial on June 30
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