Blackpool Police Sea Tragedy 30th Anniversary

EDM number 893 in 2012-13, proposed by Gordon Marsden on 08/01/2013.
Categorised under the topic of Police.

That this House commemorates with sadness the 30th anniversary of the loss of three Blackpool police constables Colin Morrison, Gordon Connolly and Angela Bradley, drowned while heroically attempting to rescue a holiday visitor, Alistair Anthony, who also lost his life from thesea off Blackpool in January 1983; reflects that this reminder of the perils ofthe sea was reinforced when New Year's Day 2013 saw Paul Morris swept into the sea near Blackpool's South Pier, who is still missing; extends its sympathy to all those who have lost friends and family in such circumstances; and commends the continuing dedication and courage of the police and emergency services called to assist with such incidents.

This motion has been signed by a total of 24 MPs.