The torch light procession had to adapt pretty sharpish due to the fact that there was no way this was going to be a quiet meditation walk, as it turned out it really didnt matter….everyone had a huge black rose to hold (Sophies symbol) one or two had pink ones to liven the display up a bit.
The young chaps at the front were full of red bull and monster and as a result were singing and chanting holding the S.O.P.H.I.E with pride as they chanted ‘S.O.P.H.I.E…peace and love and unity!More smiles and thumbs up from the thousands who turned up to watch…’I get it!’ a woman shouted to me…..that was enough!
Sylvia and Adam (Sophies mum and brother) turned up, which gave the whole evening a warm family feel, i think all of us in the parade felt like we had known each other for years never mind a day or a week or two.
Next stop, the Black Parade goes back home to Bacup where it all began, this will be tough but essential!
