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Then cheer at the end of the balloon release WTF?

After reading the FB of Alder Hay, I do fear for the future of the Human race.

The tragic life and death of a beautiful child, should not bring out such vitriol from people who are supposed "supporters" of life.

Yes @Flyingbird

There are a lot of people who will need support after this.

I am just so so glad that whoever is advising and supporting the parents now has taken them out of the public glare at this time.

How awful and snooty to be quibbling over a few balloons. Alfie Evans will never drive a car, fly on a plane, eat meat, spray deodorant, use bleach, buy strawberries shipped over from Africa or whatever other polluting actions every one of us take every single day. His environmental impact is over. I doubt this lovely way to remember him compares in any way to the trail posters on here leave behind them.

Could they not have donated the cost of a balloon to a charity - maybe the Charlie Gard charity since they have aims in common? Hate balloons with a passion.

Not sure the issue with the balloons is about this particular case, it seems it’s more of a general query about the ecological impact of all mass balloon releases.

Oh for goodness sake, I came on this morning and thought how lovely it was to see the thread had changed its tone to supportive and touching messages of condolence to Alfie and his family. However, it has yet again descended into 'the Army this and the Army that', with very little mention of all the touching tributes and messages many people in that group have left today.
Isn't it time to give it a rest now, anything of any value has already been discussed umpteen times over. Whether you agree or not, Alfie's family has been fighting fiercely to save their baby's life and they have just lost that battle in the most devastating way. It's absolutely heartbreaking.
Of course balloons are harmful to the environment but so is plenty of other stuff. If you feel that passionately maybe you should go and bombard the likes of Shell, Pepsico, Nestle and other corporations that are killing our planet with messages, start campaigning to raise awareness about the damages balloon releasing does or petition the government to make it illegal. What exactly do you think you are going to achieve by sitting around on Mumsnet criticising a grieving family and their upset supporters for naively setting off balloons in celebration/remembrance of Alfie's life.
I did say I wasn't going to comment again but there is something about a group of self righteous people using the tragedy of dead child to publicly sit around bitching and taking the moral high ground that really gets to me.
I really wish Mumsnet would delete this thread now or at least tell members it is for positive messages about Alfie only.
Thinking of Alfie's family and hoping that the balloon release bought a little comfort to them at this very sad time. RIP little Alfie.

I fear that things are going to get worse before getting better. I can't imagine what will occur at the funeral but very much doubt it will be peaceful or edifying.

Serious thought needs to be given about how this whole sorry saga should never be allowed to be repeated in the future. It has been stressful and unfair to so many people. I assume there will be some pretty heavy debate going on in several quarters in the near future.

I simply do not understand the mob mentality of the army, nor the people from other countries getting involved, mainly by virtue of their religion. They have made themselves look extremely foolish and in some cases their actions have been beyond belief. I hope those who have incited hatred and violence will be dealt with appropriately which may serve as a lesson to others.

For the parents I can only wish for peace - their lives will never be the same again.

I have to agree with you there, Sozzler.

I hope his parents find some peace.

Spot on, Sozzler

What kind of people are they, UrsulaPandress? Common people? Poor people? I just hope this makes you feel better about yourself.

Oh dear

Looks like commenting has been turned off on AA Facebook

I am a raging environmentalist but even I think it is totally out of place to be discussing the impact of balloons on a day such as this .

I have just donated to Alder Hey, god knows they must be reeling right now.

Ursula now is not the time, enough , the poor babe has not been gone 24 hrs.

Lots of things to discuss at a later stage for sure but for now let's just draw things to a close maybe?

I quite agree UrsulaPandress

Waves to the wannabe mods who obviously co-ordinate their arrival en masse - do you all synchronize watches?

crazy social media followers, releasing balloons.

I wish there was a way someone could harness the energy and emotion that AA and before them CA have poured into their cause. We may (do) feel that they have been very misguided - but imagine what that expenditure of effort could do if directed more constructively.

As to the Evans family, I hope so very much that they will be able to grieve and move on.

Silvery I agree re other countries getting involved, makes me so angry. I am proud of our court system too, they just don't get it do they.

Off subject but a lot of people alluding to Kate being pregnant again. Has she confirmed this?

If she is expecting I really hope she has a healthy baby, to go through this again doesn't bear thinking about.