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Video: Purpleman delivers York flowers, tributes and love to the people of Brussels

PM and his message of York solidarity in Brussels
Tue 12 Apr, 2016 @ 10.10 pm News YorkMix
PM and his message of York solidarity in Brussels
PM and his message of York solidarity in Brussels

Purpleman met a man profoundly affected by the Brussels bombings while delivering messages of love and support from York.

After watching Purpleman hand out free flowers to people in the Belgian capital, Chris, 29, approached him and explained that his nephew was one of those killed by the attack at the Maelbeek metro station.

It was the first time he had felt able to venture out since the March 22 atrocities. He was touched by Purpleman’s mission of peace and love – and thanked the people of York for reaching out.

You can see the emotional moment on the video below.

Purpleman collected messages of support while on his pitch in Stonegate, and donations for flowers. He bought those in Brussels and handed them out to everyone young and old.

Purpleman said the reception was amazing, and thanked everyone in York who had added messages and donations. “Love is always stronger than violence,” he said.

More pictures

Purpleman with the messages book from York
Purpleman with the messages book from York
He received a warm welcome
He received a warm welcome
With some young fans
With some young fans
At Maelbeek metro station, scene of the bombing
At Maelbeek metro station, scene of the bombing
Adding York's tribute at the station
Adding York’s tribute at the station
All the flowers bought with York donations
All the flowers bought with York donations
Flowers and hugs from York
Flowers and hugs from York

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Emma
6 years ago

My little boy drew a flower in your book. Thank you so mich for sharing the news of your trip. A lovely thing to do. 🙂

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Una Bellingham
6 years ago

Beautiful. We were so pleased to see you in York at Easter. Glad to have helped in a little way. Keep up your good work. X

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