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Crowd gathers to remember residents lost to suicide

Thursday, 11 September 2025 13:08

Picture credit: Manx Radio

Bereaved Survivors of Suicide carry lit-up batons across Douglas prom

A large crowd walked the length of Douglas Promenade last night (10 September) in memory of those who've died by suicide on the Island.

Carrying lit-up batons, the group heard the names read out of those residents who, in recent years, have taken their own lives.

Organised by Bereaved Survivors of Suicide Isle of Man, a minute's silence was also held. 

Dave Higson lost his son Martin in 2018:

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(Picture credit: Manx Radio)

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