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Twenty years after the 7/7 terrorist attacks that claimed 52 lives in London, survivors, bereaved families, and emergency workers gathered at St Paul’s Cathedral to remember and reflect. The solemn service featured the gentle fall of 52,000 white petals, symbolising each life lost. Deep emotion marked the readings of victims’ names, with family members like Saba Edwards, who lost her mother Behnaz Mozakka, and Thelma Stober, a survivor who lost a leg, sharing the weight of enduring grief. Bishop Sarah Mullally delivered a message of hope as 'an act of resistance' against terror and hatred, acknowledging the long journey toward healing. Outside the cathedral, the sun broke through grey skies, reflecting a glimmer of hope amid sorrow. Later, around 500 people gathered at Hyde Park’s 7/7 memorial, where steel pillars stand in silent tribute. Families like the Foulkes and Taylors spoke movingly of pain that evolves over time, urging others to cherish life.