Claire Tiltman murder in Greenhithe: Candlelit vigil planned to
mark 20 years
By Alan Woods 8:02am Friday 4th January 2013 in
News
A
CANDLELIT vigil is planned to mark 20 years since Claire Tiltman was murdered
just four days after her 16th birthday in Greenhithe.
Claire Tiltman |
On
January 18 this year, a candlelit walk will be held in Greenhithe to re-trace
Claire’s final steps and raise awareness her murder remains unsolved.
The
walk, which will begin opposite The Bull Pub in London Road at 6pm, plans to
travel to the site where Claire died and leave tributes.
All
are welcome to attend, whether or not you knew Claire, and everyone is
encouraged to bring a torch or candle.
At
7pm, a memorial service will be held at St Mary’s Church.
Claire’s
mother Linda and her father Cliff never gave up hope their daughter’s killer
would one day be brought to justice.
Linda
died from cancer in 2008 and Cliff died in September last year, just months
before the 20th anniversary of his daughter’s death.
Speaking
from his bed in a nursing home in January last year, Mr Tiltman said: “It would
mean everything to me to find out, after all these years, who did this to
Claire.
“It
has been a long time, but I've never given up hope and never will. “I can't begin to put into words how this has
affected our family. “Claire has gone and her mum has gone - there is now only
me.”
The
retired plumber added: “I try to stay strong but will still hide and cry my
eyes out for an hour.”
No comments:
Post a Comment
Anonymous Users read only, To leave a comment Users must be a Google Account Holder. For more information please email gmra@greenhithemarina.com