If anything the nail bomb attack appeared to have strengthened the spirit of this community. The word 'gay' may have been removed from the name of the event, but there was nothing straight or conventional about yesterday's festivities. In Hyde Park, where the parade began, a special 'area of reflection' had been set up for people to pay tribute.īut the sombre mood did not last long. The 28th gay and lesbian festival was dedicated to the victims of the Admiral Duncan bombing. Now I live my life for the three people who died.'
'I remember everything about that night, the music playing on the jukebox, the people who were killed, and it comes back to me all the time. I'd just met a new partner, and when you are in love you notice much more.
In his first interview since the blast he said that his life had changed: 'It's very difficult not to take it personally, especially when the bomber is targeting your group. 'I decided to have a party with some close friends and let off some balloons in the evening to celebrate just being alive.' After two months of counselling, he is just beginning to piece his life together, but he still can't face crowds.
