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Matthew - Interview 26
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Matthew’s brother died in the Bali bomb in 2000. Matthew was closely involved in creating a beautiful memorial in Horse Guards Road for all those who
Matthew’s brother, Timothy, was killed in the Bali bombing in 2002. He died instantly. His death was a terrible shock to the family. His body was brought back to the UK. Matthew is proud of the beautiful memorial that stands in London for those who died.
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Susanna - Interview 17
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The inquest for those killed by the Bali bomb was held about nine months later. During the inquest Susanna found out exactly what had killed her broth
Susanna lost her brother in the terrorist bombings in Bali on 12th October 2002. Dan was killed instantly and his wife was badly burnt. With other bereaved relatives she started the UK Bali Bombing Victims Group.
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Jocelyn - Interview 33
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Jocelyn helped to create the memorial for all those killed in Bali. Ed’s brother made a film and friends have left tributes on a website, which are al
In 2002 Jocelyn’s son, Edward, was killed in the Bali bombing. Jocelyn was deeply shocked and saddened, but decided that Ed would want him to get on with his life. He was supported by other family members and by Ed’s many friends.
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Jocelyn - Interview 33
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Jocelyn chaired the UK Bali Bombing Victims Group. The group offered support to members and tried to find counselling for those who wanted it.
In 2002 Jocelyn’s son, Edward, was killed in the Bali bombing. Jocelyn was deeply shocked and saddened, but decided that Ed would want him to get on with his life. He was supported by other family members and by Ed’s many friends.
Dying & bereavement
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Bereavement due to traumatic death
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Lost a brother or a sister
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Susanna - Interview 17
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Susanna knew that her brother Dan was in Bali. When she heard about the bombing she ‘oscillated between hope and despair’ until his body was identifie
Susanna lost her brother in the terrorist bombings in Bali on 12th October 2002. Dan was killed instantly and his wife was badly burnt. With other bereaved relatives she started the UK Bali Bombing Victims Group.
Dying & bereavement
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Bereavement due to traumatic death
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Lost a brother or a sister
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Matthew - Interview 26
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Matthew describes being in Bali with his parents. He went to look for his brother in the hospital and in mortuaries. Timothy was eventually identified
Matthew’s brother, Timothy, was killed in the Bali bombing in 2002. He died instantly. His death was a terrible shock to the family. His body was brought back to the UK. Matthew is proud of the beautiful memorial that stands in London for those who died.
Dying & bereavement
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Bereavement due to traumatic death
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Lost a child
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Jocelyn - Interview 33
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Jocelyn was ‘totally stunned’ when he suspected that his son Ed had been killed in the Bali bomb explosion. He knew that Ed was in Bali and that he wo
In 2002 Jocelyn’s son, Edward, was killed in the Bali bombing. Jocelyn was deeply shocked and saddened, but decided that Ed would want him to get on with his life. He was supported by other family members and by Ed’s many friends.
Dying & bereavement
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Lost a brother or a sister
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Matthew - Interview 26
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The people who were executed after the Bali bomb of 2002 were not the main perpetrators. Matthew doesn’t believe in capital punishment and thinks that
Matthew’s brother, Timothy, was killed in the Bali bombing in 2002. He died instantly. His death was a terrible shock to the family. His body was brought back to the UK. Matthew is proud of the beautiful memorial that stands in London for those who died.
Dying & bereavement
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Bereavement due to traumatic death
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Lost a brother or a sister
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Matthew - Interview 26
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The people who were executed after the Bali bomb of 2002 were not the main perpetrators. Matthew doesn’t believe in capital punishment and thinks that
Matthew’s brother, Timothy, was killed in the Bali bombing in 2002. He died instantly. His death was a terrible shock to the family. His body was brought back to the UK. Matthew is proud of the beautiful memorial that stands in London for those who died.
Dying & bereavement
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Bereavement due to traumatic death
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Lost a child
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Jocelyn - Interview 33
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Jocelyn was ‘totally stunned’ when he suspected that his son Ed had been killed in the Bali bomb explosion. He knew that Ed was in Bali and that he wo
In 2002 Jocelyn’s son, Edward, was killed in the Bali bombing. Jocelyn was deeply shocked and saddened, but decided that Ed would want him to get on with his life. He was supported by other family members and by Ed’s many friends.
Dying & bereavement
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Bereavement due to traumatic death
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Lost a brother or a sister
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Matthew - Interview 26
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Matthew describes being in Bali with his parents. He went to look for his brother in the hospital and in mortuaries. Timothy was eventually identified
Matthew’s brother, Timothy, was killed in the Bali bombing in 2002. He died instantly. His death was a terrible shock to the family. His body was brought back to the UK. Matthew is proud of the beautiful memorial that stands in London for those who died.
Dying & bereavement
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Bereavement due to traumatic death
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Lost a brother or a sister
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Susanna - Interview 17
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Susanna knew that her brother Dan was in Bali. When she heard about the bombing she ‘oscillated between hope and despair’ until his body was identifie
Susanna lost her brother in the terrorist bombings in Bali on 12th October 2002. Dan was killed instantly and his wife was badly burnt. With other bereaved relatives she started the UK Bali Bombing Victims Group.
Dying & bereavement
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Bereavement due to traumatic death
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Lost a child
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Jocelyn - Interview 33
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Jocelyn helped to create the memorial for all those killed in Bali. Ed’s brother made a film and friends have left tributes on a website, which are al
In 2002 Jocelyn’s son, Edward, was killed in the Bali bombing. Jocelyn was deeply shocked and saddened, but decided that Ed would want him to get on with his life. He was supported by other family members and by Ed’s many friends.
Dying & bereavement
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Lost a child
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Rosemary - Interview 25
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Rosemary recalled the very difficult time she had after the London bombing, when people were looking for her son James. She felt sure that something h
Rosemary’s son, James, was killed in the 7th July bomb attack in London in 2005. The family was devastated. Rosemary found help via family, friends, and colleagues, and through a vicar and a psychotherapist, and by creating wonderful memorials for her son.
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Rachel - Interview 40
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Rachel had a terrible day when she leant that her son David had been killed in Iraq. He had been working for a security company when his truck had bee
Rachel’s son, Dave, served in the Paras before he joined a security company. In 2006 he was working in Iraq when he was killed by a bomb. Rachel was devastated. She has had counselling which has helped, but at times finds it hard to get on with her life.
Dying & bereavement
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Bereavement due to traumatic death
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Lost a brother or a sister
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Matthew - Interview 26
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Matthew’s brother died in the Bali bomb in 2000. Matthew was closely involved in creating a beautiful memorial in Horse Guards Road for all those who
Matthew’s brother, Timothy, was killed in the Bali bombing in 2002. He died instantly. His death was a terrible shock to the family. His body was brought back to the UK. Matthew is proud of the beautiful memorial that stands in London for those who died.
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Jocelyn - Interview 33
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Jocelyn chaired the UK Bali Bombing Victims Group. The group had a media spokesman, but Jocelyn also tried to give the press a balanced view.
In 2002 Jocelyn’s son, Edward, was killed in the Bali bombing. Jocelyn was deeply shocked and saddened, but decided that Ed would want him to get on with his life. He was supported by other family members and by Ed’s many friends.
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