“The values of fairness and respect, the hope for a world that is truly free from discrimination and one in which we all play our part as active citizens.'
A special event was held to commemorate the life of Stephen Lawrence who was murdered in a racist attackThe murder of Stephen took place in south London on April 22, 1993, when he was just 18 years old.
To honour Stephen’s memory, police officers from the Three Rivers held a memorial in partnership with Three Rivers District Council at the Rose Garden, Three Rivers House in Rickmansworth on April 20.A representative from the Watford African Caribbean Association was in attendance to plant a ‘Remember Me’ rose in memory of Stephen, with a memorial plaque.
“The values of fairness and respect, the hope for a world that is truly free from discrimination and one in which we all play our part as active citizens.“May this newly planted rose go on to be a symbol of this legacy for years to come, and a reminder that Stephen’s name be associated with hope for a fairer and better world.”
Three Rivers detective inspector Bhamra said: “The aim of this national day is to celebrate everything that Stephen was and could have become, as well as an opportunity for everyone to think about the part they play in creating a society in which everyone can flourish.
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