We still need 329 signatures for this petition to get the Top shops tram stop named after Kieron Hill who paid the ultimate price for us. Please vfeel free to share with others.
http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/net-trams-to-name-the-tram-stop-in-clifton-near-the-memorial-the-kieron-hill-memorial-stop-southchurch-drive
Not entirely Forest related
posted on 7/3/14
Thanks to all who have signed so far, please keep it going.
posted on 7/3/14
Done. I've saw so many come back home through Wootton Bassett; its good that they are remembered close to home as well.
posted on 7/3/14
Duly signed and donated.
posted on 7/3/14
Signed, there is over a 1000 signatures now so hopefully it will happen
posted on 7/3/14
Thanks all
posted on 7/3/14
I signed this yesterday.
I have read though on the Post website that NCT would consider naming one of the tram's, but not a stop?
posted on 7/3/14
That is correct RFB, and obviously it will be brilliant to get a tram named after him. Unfortunately they have said that they will name stops after geographical locations and not people. It has been pointed out to them that the memorial is a geographical location, so we are still hoping.
posted on 7/3/14
I can see that initially the memorial might not be a recognised landmark but it soon would be: it's not like there's hordes of American tourists likely to be pondering the tram-map and discounting that route because they're unsure where that stop is exactly!!
It's a stop, on a line, and it should be named for him. There's no law being broken, just a guideline of some company. If the customers are asking for it, do it, it's simple enough!
posted on 7/3/14
Exactly KH. One of the stops is to be called Southchurch Drive North. Now I'm willing to bet that not many people will know which end of Southchurch that is.
posted on 7/3/14
Sounds like directions, not a destination!