More education is needed after the volleyball parade memorial is destroyed

The 40th anniversary of Valley Parade Fire is respected by the quiet memories of those who have suffered from the horrifying events of May 11, 1985, and are still afflicted.

But not everything is paused. Not everyone spends moments pondering the most shocking events to influence the people of Bradford and the wounds they live in.

Others turn around on Sundays as usual. There's no difference between the other people on weekends. For them, it will be like another day.

Some people don't care, but that's the world right now. But many others simply don't know.

Its ignorance of the darkest times in the city's history is the most shocking thing. How do people not realize that much when they continue to influence and influence a large part of the population?

Did the person responsible for damaging the fire monument even know what it meant? Or was it just something that was damaged “for laughs” like a bus shelter or shop window?

“It's appalling, disgusting, completely unacceptable, completely ununderstandable” – some of the strong statements from the club this afternoon.

We were all able to think of more options for the idiot who hurt the stonework at one point after the Colchester match.

The biggest league crowd of 72 years of valley parade (over 23,000) was undoubtedly watching City at its best, leaving the stadium dreaming of lifting its first title since the fateful afternoon 40 years ago.

But it only took the heartless actions of one or more individuals the next day or so to ruin it all.

Thankfully, the physical damage was quickly repaired. However, the lines are now crossing. What was the reason for what was so meaningful to people connecting to a soccer club?

I hope they will be caught and punished. But that is also about getting an education.

I have given the privilege of covering Bradford City for The Telegraph & Argus for nearly 25 years.

Growing up on the other end of the country, I was still very familiar with the terrible events of 1985. I met so many people because I knew who or someone there was there that day.

That's why we remain so sensitive to our coverage. Match reports and player stories never have fire-related puns or headlines.

But what really surprised me when I first moved was the lack of approval at the school on May 11th. None of our children were taught about it – the anniversary was even mentioned.

I'm not saying that it's a policy everywhere, maybe that was the only one. But how did we overlook such major events that have shaped the city and the immediate area?

Did that change in the other year? Or is it still not working in your local curriculum?

How long ago there was no fire. If the younger generation is not educated about what happened, how can we expect to respect it?

Then I wonder why such a dishonorable event occurs.