Grenfell: Adele holds back tears during emotional video message on third anniversary of fire
Singer was seen at the scene of 2017 fire
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Adele has praised the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire for their “persistence” in a video message on the third anniversary of the devastating event.
Commemorating the 2017 fire, during which at least 72 people were known to have died, the “Hello” singer filmed a video from her home for Grenfell United on Sunday (14 June).
Adele, who was spotted at the scene of the fire just hours after it broke out in 2017, said: “I want to send my love to all of you today, and let you know that I’m thinking of you, as I always do.
“Even though we’re having to do this in the virtual world, online, on 2020 Zoom life as it is, it’s still so important for us to mourn together and for us to remember that night and to reflect on that and also reflect on where we are now.”
She continued: “I think that this year, more than ever, there has never been a more appropriate time for us to truly exercise camaraderie, and compassion, and open-mindedness, and persistence. Persistence for answers. Persistence for action.
“It’s a scientific fact that human beings are pack animals – we’re not supposed to be left on our own. We need each other to survive, and that is something that I truly see in action with the Grenfell community.”
“I have never been so moved or so inspired by a group of people before. Your resilience is second to none,” the singer said, adding: “It’s one of my proudest things, to be involved with Grenfell United and to support your fight for true justice.
“I’m so sad that we’re not all together today because although it’s always a very sombre event when everyone gets together, it’s also beautiful, and the kids are running around and I can’t wait to hear all about them,” she said.
“And I know that before the anniversary next year that we can all do that and I can’t wait. I can’t wait to be there and I can’t wait to see all of you.”
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Signing off, Adele said: “I miss you all, I can’t wait to see you all and like I said, I’m thinking of you today more than ever. Stay safe, say healthy.”