Sunday, October 18, 2015

Gone too soon:Fighting back tears the brave family of PC Dave Phillips are given a standing ovation by thousands of fans as they walk onto the pitch at his beloved Everton FC

PC Dave Phillips' family get standing ovation at Everton FC's Goodison Park
Thousands of fans applauded as Jen Phillips, 28, and her seven-year-old daughter Abigail (main image) stepped onto the pitch at Goodison Park ahead of Everton's match against Manchester United. The police officer (inset left), who was a fan of the club, was killed while on duty after he was hit by a vehicle in Wirral, Merseyside, on October 5. His widow fought back tears as she was handed bouquets of flowers and a special tribute in her husband's honour was displayed on the big screens around the stadium. One fan also wore a shirt bearing his number, 6554, Inset right) on the back. An 18-year-old has been charged with his murder.
...may his soul rest in peace.

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