15 Apr 2026 12:34:56
Our thoughts, prayers and alofa (love) to the lives lost, the families and friends who lost loved ones and whose lives were and remain impacted and to all those who continue to fight for justice for the 97.
Our eldest was born 2:35am, April 16 2014 New Zealand time. 25 years after, almost to the minute, the tragic events at Hillsborough started to unfold.
Our son carries the middle name Justice.
Over here, Justice is one of those banned names.
I wrote to the Department of Internal Affairs to get approval to use Justice as a middle name.
Our rationale included the importance of Justice in our family, particularly in the work my wife and I have chosen in our respective fields to advocate for those without a voice, the most vulnerable in our community.
And how that linked with our passion for Liverpool FC and the story of the people of Liverpool who fought and continued to fight for Justice for their loved ones who lost their voice along with the lives on that tragic day.
DIA approved our request and so then our eldest was legally allowed to carry Justice as a middle name. And boy is he a Justice warrior.
Altho at the minute his justice is mainly for himself and seeking fair rewards and consequences for compared to his younger siblings lol.
Anyways, I share this story every year and have done since his birth. Not to pat ourselves on the back or to proclaim that we are doing anything amazing over here.
But rather to send a message to those of the city of Liverpool, that you and your story has resonated halfway across the world and that we are with you in thought, spirit and prayer as you continue to fight for JFT97.
Alofaaga tele i le aiga ma uō pele o le 97.
(Deepest love and condolences to the family and dear friends of the 97).
faith
{Ed025's Note - great post Faith, i really enjoyed reading that mate..
15 Apr 2026 17:50:10
Fantastic post, Faith. ?????
15 Apr 2026 19:25:51
Post of the year that, mate. Without a shadow of a doubt.
15 Apr 2026 19:39:32
Pure class that.