Purpleman is off to Brussels – and wants your messages of love, peace and hope to take with him.
York’s most colourful character says it will demonstrate that “love is more important than violence” in the aftermath of the terror attacks on the Belgian capital which left more than 30 people dead.
Purpleman has created a book where the people of York can write messages of support to the stricken city.
He is also collected cards, small works of art and donations for flowers that he will distribute to Brussels people during his visit.
You can sign the #LoveToBelgium book and give donations at the Old Guys Rule shop on Stonegate on Thursday (March 24).
From Friday (March 25) to Monday (March 28) Purpleman or his associates will be on the purple bike in Stonegate where you can add your message or gift.
He will leave for Brussels on Tuesday.
Error, group does not exist! Check your syntax! (ID: 4)PM told YorkMix: “The idea with the flowers is to go up to people randomly, give them love, give them a hug – and give them a flower with love from York.
“In times of tragedy like this it’s important that humanity stands up for what is right. Love is right.”
He added:
You can also donate via this PayPal email address: [email protected]
Congratulations to Purpleman who I see is continuing his mission of basic Humanity and Peace towards the ordinary people of Brussels & Europe as he did to the residents and visitors to York. The simple gift of flowers and maybe a hug too might help to reduce to stress induced by the mindless extremists for whom fear appears to be their prime motivation
As my English is rather poor, allow me to continue in French. Je suis le marchand de fleurs de la Grand’Place de Bruxelles qui ai vendu les fleurs à purpleman. Laissez-moi vous dire que purpleman s’est acquitté de sa tâche d’une manière extraordinaire et que toutes les personnes qu’il a gratifié de son amour m’en parle encore aujourd’hui comme un témoignage mémorable de la communauté de York. Nous nous sommes quittés lui et moi sur la phrase de Malraux: Le 21ème siècle réintroduira le spirituel dans l’homme ou il ne sera pas. Merci York d’avoir mis le cap dans cette direction.