Following the horrendous vandalism carried out in Glasgow's George Square at the weekend, the following has been issued by Glasgow City Council:
George Square Memorial Benches
We’ve had cleansing and parks teams in George Square since Sunday night, clearing debris and assessing the damage to furniture and plants.
The lack of care and respect shown to a place and facilities that all Glaswegians should be able to enjoy is disturbing – but destroying memorials placed by grieving families and friends is, frankly, deplorable.
We believe we have been able to recover any memorial plaques from smashed benches and are now starting the job of contacting families, where we are able. The memorials will be restored; however it is not yet known how much this will cost.
Please see details of those memorials below. If anyone is able to locate the families or provide details, please get in touch with us through private message at our Glasgow City Council Help page.
Plaque One:
In Loving Memory of
JACQUELINE MORTON
In our hearts you are always there
Plaque Two:
In Loving Memory of
ROBERT and JANE SHEARER
and Their Son ROBERT
Who All Loved Glasgow
Plaque Three:
Donated by the Netherlands Ambassador
JAN HERMAN van ROIJEN
on the occasion of his visit to the City of Glasgow
on 18/19th September 1997
Plaque Four:
In memory of
JOANNA WESTON
1994 - 2004
Sadly missed by all at H.O.S.
Plaque Five:
Dedicated To The Memory Of
JOHN HAMILTON
Died 22.4.1994
Donated by His Loving Wife And Family
Rest Awhile
Chris
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