There were emotional scenes at the Council Chambers, Salford Civic Centre today, Friday 28th April 2023 as the family of the late Alan Henning accepted the Award of Honorary Freedom Of Salford for him.
The Ceremonial Mayor, Anne Marie Humphries invited the City Mayor, Paul Dennett to move a motion for the admittance of Alan as Honorary Freeman of the City, he gave a speech extolling the virtues of Alan who was murdered in 2014 whilst doing humanitarian work in Syria.
The motion was seconded by Councillor Sharmina August who also gave a moving speech, praising him and how he embodied the spirit of Salford, this was followed by a speech from Barbara Keeley the MP for Worsley and Eccles South.
His family stepped forward to accept the award on behalf of Alan and signed the declaration confirming acceptance of the Freedom of the City, they were presented with the official scroll and and medal.
Alan's son Adam, gave a heartfelt speech in which he talked about his Dad and what an honour it was to accept the award,
Finally with the event falling within the pre-election period of purdah, local Councillors sadly were unable to go on camera and speak about Alan, a great shame as we had set up a few to speak to us about Alan.
Photo ©: Salford City Council
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