Fri 15.03.19.
RIP 49 martyrs murdered at Deans Ave Mosque & Linwood Ave Mosque, Christchurch.
Condolences to families & friends.
Linwood Ave Mosque, 7 killed, near Leah's old school. Kids had left the school earlier before schools' shutdown. Jake flatted a few blocks from Linwood Ave Mosque.
Deans Ave Mosque, 41 killed. Luke's girlfriend's kids arrived home after 5 pm due to school lockdown. 1 terrorist arrested by cops, Brougham St, near Luke's flat. 3 male terrorists, 1 female terrorist in custody, incl Aussie, Brenton Harrison Tarrant, to be charged for murder.
1 martyr died at Christchurch Hospital, gunshot wounds. 48 in hospital treated for gunshot wounds.
7 pm: TV1 speech by PM Jacinda Ardern, enabling "terrorist attack" jargon to be used...
Sat 16.03.19.
TV1: Bosses photo ops - Speeches by Christchurch mayor, Lianne Dalziel, 2 Christchurch Hospital bosses, Ambulance Service boss, Fire Service boss, Civil Defence boss, NZDF Liaison Officer, Victim Support lady & top cops Bush & Price, the cops praising their heroic minions ramming a car & arresting a terrorist within 36 minutes after Friday's POLICE EMERGENCY call out. After massacres at 2 Christchurch mosques, Tarrant was on his way out of Christchurch to murder more Muslims at Ashburton Mosque.
At Lichfield St / Tuam St, Court House, Brenton Tarrant was charged for ONE MURDER. Best way to keep him in gaol, more charges pending, till his April court appearance.
Christchurch Airport's departing passengers would be screened for 48 hours. Linwood Ave Mosque, 7 people killed. One of those killed was Luke's former Sullivan Ave neighbour. Jake's girlfriend's coworker had missed Friday prayers at one of the Mosques, due to work commitments. A fortunate escape.
Bush alleged one person attacked both mosques. All within 1 hour, approx 1.40 pm - 2.45 pm. The 2 Mosques, allegedly 5-7 minutes drive apart, it was fantastic timing for a terrorist to drive approx 5 kms, unhindered, from Deans Ave Mosque to Linwood Ave Mosque, through many traffic lights, through busy Friday afternoon traffic, without anyone seeing him toting a helmet video camera, 5 weapons, 3 handguns, 2 assault rifles, ammunition & 2 IEDs attached to his car, to murder 49 Muslims & injure 48 Muslims at both Mosques, according to TV1 News.
I've driven past those 2 Mosques many times & snapped pics of the Deans Ave Mosque during quake years. Although there were many possible routes to drive approx 5 kms, around Hagley Park from Deans Ave Mosque to Linwood Ave Mosque, the actual route the shooter took was via Harper Ave, Bealey Ave, Fitzgerald Ave, Avonside Dr to Linwood Ave. (16 traffic lights en route).
PM Jacinda Ardern & Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Peters, visited a Christchurch refugee & immigrant establishment, Ardern wearing a black hijab. She said gun ownership laws would be changed. Who needed a killer assault rifle in peaceful NZ? During the day, locals placed flower tributes on the road island, opp Deans Ave / Riccarton Rd cnr & placed flower tributes against a Botanic Gdns wall, Rolleston Ave, near Canterbury Museum.
At first, media were up to their tired narrative tricks again, gushed years before during Christchurch quakes, like Emergency Services heroes, resilient Christchurch people, event... (Later on media did more relevant reporting).
After receiving a Christchurch text from Luke about the shootings, my Facebook comments to RSA, Aussie, Scottish friends & family:
Fri 15.03.19. Shootout at both Christchurch Mosques this Fri afternoon. Reported 9 killings so far, many injured at the big Mosque near Hagley Park. Emergency Services & Christchurch Hospital going flat out. Christchurch in lockdown. Jake & Luke OK. Check out The Press or TV1 for breaking news...
@Diane: Thought I'd get the news out from the horse's mouth, so people like gran... don't panic from rumours...
Latest: 49 dead, incl 41 at Deans Ave Mosque, 7 at Linwood Ave Mosque, 1 dead of gunshot wounds at Christchurch Hospital. 48 treated for gunshot wounds at Christchurch Hospital. 3 male terrorists, 1 female in custody. 1 [to be] charged with murder. Aussie Brenton Tarrant in custody...
Jake's flat a few blocks from Linwood Ave at Woolston. Luke recently moved from Woolston to Spreydon. Leah's old school was not far from Linwood Ave Mosque. Fortunately the kids left school before lockdown. Luke's g.friend's kids only got home from school after 5 pm...
One terrorist arrested by cops at Strickland St [sic Brougham St] around the corner from Luke's flat...
Deja Vous Wit Wolf en AWB!...
NZ must wake up, not isolated anymore...
Mindless evil...
Sat 16.03.19: [Brenton Harrison Tarrant] was charged for 1 murder, best way to keep him in gaol, more charges pending...
Just heard that one of those killed was Luke's former Sullivan Ave neighbour. Media & cops quiet about who shot up Linwood Ave Mosque. Christchurch Airport departures being monitored...
@Rod message: [Referring to a Brenton Tarrant video] - Couldn't hear him, [I'm deaf] but he looks a nut case. NZ TV news obscures his face till his court case next month.
Sun 17.03.19. Death toll 50. RIP.
Sat 06.04.19. Paid respects at Deans Ave, Al Noor Mosque & Botanic Gdns wall, where 1000s of floral tributes from all over the world could be seen. Some tributes seen at the Botanic Gdns wall:
50 Wooden kiwis stuck on the back of an info board by Botanic Gdns gate near Canterbury Museum.
Kia Kaha CHRISTCHURCH
You are part of our community
and part of our nation. Do not be
deceived by one man's extreme views.
No isolated community should ever suffer such
a horrific attack just for having their own
beliefs. The people of Christchurch
are 100% standing with you and
supporting you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with
you during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Holly and Zara.
THEY
ARE
US
UNITED
WE
STAND
#ARDERN UP
#THEY ARE US
ONE
PEOPLE
ONE HEART
KIA KAHA
No matter what colour,
no matter what culture,
we are all the same.
Stick together Christchurch
now and forever.
FROM MY HEART TO YOURS
EVA: Age 12.
LOVE IS
STRONGER
THAN HATE
He tried to divide us
but he only United us.
We stand beside you
Our Muslim friends.
We are so Sorry.
Kia Kaha.
WE LOVE PEACE!
WE OPPOSE ANY TERRORISM!
Christchurch Chinese.
NZ is about equality and freedom.
Freedom to be who you want to be,
Do what you want to do,
Live how you want to live,
Believe what you want to believe.
New Zealanders are a mixed
bunch of all-sorts!
But together
we are
ONE.
AROHA.
ALL LOVE FROM BRAZIL.
WE ARE
ONE
FOREVER.
Ultimately, this act of hatred
has only succeeded
in making the Islamic
community STRONGER
and unifying the people of
this nation, Muslims and
non Muslims.
LOVED YOU YESTERDAY
LOVE YOU STILL
ALWAYS HAVE
AND ALWAYS WILL
FAMILIES CAN BE
TOGETHER FOREVER [Written on a pair of slippers]
Let peace and love reign
over all people of this world. Sending
love to all at this sad and
difficult time.
To all the Muslim Community:
May the good memories of
your loved ones be of
comfort to you and
carry you through
this sad time.
Kia kaha
XX
OUR
HOME IS
YOUR
HOME ALWAYS
ONE RACE
THE HUMAN RACE!
AROHANUI
All the way from
Titahi Bay!
Porirua, Wgtn.
Words are unable to express the
shock and grief we feel for what
has happened in our midst.
May our collective thoughts
and love and prayers help to
comfort you. May we all work
together to ensure that this
never happens again and that we can
reach out in our love and understanding.
Thinking of you
our brothers and sisters.
You are not alone. We are one
People of Aotearoa.
As-Salaam-Alaikum
R.I.P.
Hamza
Different Cultures
+
Different Religions
+
Different Communities
=
One Family
We are Christchurch
We are NZ
Kia Kaha
May all those who died be
in peace.
May all those injured be
comforted and surrounded by
our love.
May all those left behind be
strengthened with the knowledge
of love and support from all in
Christchurch
My Heart Goes Out 15.03.09
To Our Muslim Community
Love thy neighbour
as thyself
Kia Kaha
Christchurch
It is a Jewish tradition to place a
small stone or pebble at the grave
of a person who has died.
This is a symbolic act to indicate
that someone came to visit and
the deceased will not be forgotten.
Stones last for eternity like the
memory of loved ones.
Immediate family members of
victims should feel free to take a
stone if they wish.
WE ARE
ONE [On a USA flag]
NEW ZEALAND
IS THEIR HOME
THEY ARE US
KIA KAHA
OTAUTAHI [Christchurch]
KIA KAHA
SPREAD
AROHA
As-Salaam-Alaikum.
May peace be upon you.
We stand in unity with the Muslim
tangata whenua (people of the
land) against these hateful acts of terror.
We are one.
La gra. / With love.
Your friends, colleagues and neighbours from
the Christchurch Irish Society.
If we have no peace it is because we have
forgotten that we belong to one another.
Mother Teresa.
In our thoughts, with our deepest love.
The people of Forsyth Barr Christchurch.
WE STAND
WITH YOU
AS ONE WORLD
[Laminated photo].
Remember this shooting
victim. He's not one of
the few chosen for the
news stories, but there
were 50 people murdered
and they all need their
stories and lives remembered.
Mo Mojammel Hoq
Much love and missed XXX
[Redacted name of shooter] is Diversity
Behind the bars. Our
Unfortunately his Strength
ideology is not
# Take a stand against it.
ONE INJUSTICE COMMITTED AGAINST
ANYONE IS A THREAT TO EVERYONE
All good things in
the world have
already been said.
It's time to just
act on them.
Love.
# No to hate and terror.
If NZ is like a vessel
of milk filled to the brim, then
consider immigrants as a pinch of
sugar. We'll not bring the vessel
to overflowing, but make the milk
sweeter. We are together. Love.
This is not "us".
We are all Kiwis.
We value and celebrate
diversity and difference.
X
To all of those people who
lost their lives and to all
of the families who lost
their loved ones, we want to say we
are sorry. We are sorry for what
has happened. R.I.P.
7MW Medbury School.
No-one is born hating another
person, because of the colour of
his skin, or his background, or his
religion. People learn to hate, they can
be taught to love, for love comes
more naturally to the human heart
than its opposite. Nelson Mandela.
Love, Amy, Fernand, Sienna & Isabella.
I promise to
make a
difference.
With heartfelt
sympathy for
your loss.
I came as one
but stand as ten thousand
Maya Angelou.
WE STAND
WITH
OUR MUSLIM
NEIGHBOURS
Jewish Community
Seattle WA
Tanq, Hamza, Sayyad.
3 wonderful young men
taken so young, 3 beautiful
souls taken to paradise.
Gone but NEVER forgotten
Thoughts and prayers for all of the families
affected by this tragic event.
SALAAM
KIA
KAHA
RABBI GOLDSTEIN
ON BEHALF OF THE NZ
JEWISH COMMUNITY
ONLY
LOVE
EVERYONE
that chooses to call
New Zealand home
has the right to:
Peace
Love +
Kindness
ISLAMOPHOBIA
WILL NOT BE
TOLERATED. WE ARE
ALL JUST HUMANS
Appreciate that you made the effort to find out the timing of our noon prayer.
Appreciate that you learnt more about our religion to know that Fridays are the days the men go to the Mosque for their congregational prayers.
But I guess there were some things you, rather unfortunately, didn't get to learn.
Perhaps you didn't know that you did probably made [sic] them Martyrs.
And how you have single handedly raised the statuses of our brothers and sisters in the eyes [of] their beloved Creator with your actions.
And how, through your actions they will be raised as the most righteous and pious of Muslims.
Perhaps you didn't know that the doing that you did at the time and place you chose, it actually
meant that the last words that escaped their lips were probably words of remembrance and
praise of Allah. Which is noble and many Muslims could only dream of.
And perhaps you didn't know, but what you did would almost guarantee them paradise.
Appreciate that you showed the world how Muslims welcome, with open arms, even people like yourself into our Mosques, which is our second home.
Appreciate you for showing that our Mosques have no locks or gates, and are unguarded because everyone and anyone is welcome to be with us.
Appreciate you for allowing the world to see the powerful image of a man you injured, lying on
[his] back on the stretcher with his index finger raised, as a declaration of his faith and complete trust in Allah.
Appreciate how you brought the Churches and communities together to stand with Muslims.
Appreciate that you made countless new Zealanders come out of their houses to visit the
Mosques nearest to them with flowers and beautiful messages of peace and love.
You have broken many hearts and you have made the world weep. You have left a huge
void.
But what you have also done has brought us closer together. And it has strengthened our faith
and resolve.
In the coming weeks more non Muslims will turn up at the gates of Mosques with fresh flowers
and beautiful handwritten notes. They may not have known where the Mosques in their area
was. But now they do. All because of you.
You may have achieved your aim of intended destruction, but I guess you failed to incite hatred, fear and despair in all of us.
And while I understand that it may have been your objective, I hate to say that after all that
elaborate planning and the perverse and wretched efforts on your part, you still failed to drive a
divide among the Muslims and non Muslims in the world.
For that, I cant say that I'm sorry.
Jinghan Naan, Singapore.
IT'S TIME WE
CAME TOGETHER
THIS WILL NOT
DIVIDE US
ONE 15.03.19
HUMANKIND
CHCH
EMBRACE
DIVERSITY
One day can
change
everything
R.I.P
KALID [smiley face]
THEY WE STAND
ARE US TOGETHER
Our thoughts
are with you
Dave & Chris
Lincoln
HATE
CANNOT
DRIVE OUT
HATE
BLOOD HAS BEEN SHED
AND YOU WISHED US HATRED
BUT LOOK AT THE LOVE
AND THE TRIBUTES OF FLOWERS
OUR LOVE WITH YOU CHRISTCHURCH
[Watercolour painting: Victoria Mansions
& Victorian Clock Tower, cnr Victoria St / Montreal St]
AROHA
NUI
Our hands reach out
to you with our love
and support
From Active Explorers' Daycare, Nelson
We are many
Nations not one.
Love not
hate.
Love
DIVERSITY IS BEAUTY
WE
LOVE
YOU
My deepest sympathy.
I am thinking of
you all. Stay strong.
Lots of love,
Susan: From Perth
Love Peace
Compassion Christchurch
He ora te whakapiri
Strength in unity
Kia kaha Otautahi
15.03.19
[Crying kiwi pic]
THIS IS NOT
NEW ZEALAND
As Salaam alaykum
THIS OUR HOME
AND YOU SHOULD HAVE
BEEN SAFE HERE
YOU ARE
WELCOME HERE
WE ARE SO SORRY
WE ARE
ONE
To all our Muslim brothers and sisters. Please know that you are not alone in your grief.
One person's madness does not represent anything of any value.
And at this time I have to add my voice to those who stand for peace.
Although we may not have met, you are in reality my brothers and sisters.
We all live together under the same sky and sun shines equally on everyone.
Although we may have different cultures and beliefs
We can celebrate our differences and let them enrich us all.
Just as many different coloured flowers make a garden, and the different colours of the rainbow make the world a more beautiful place.
Let us hope that this time can be a catalyst for new hope, where
everyone will know they are welcome respected and safe here in the home we
share together.
Love and best wishes,
Jan. Sonya
SORRY THIS
HAPPENED
TO YOU
YOU HAVEN'T
SCARED ANY 1
Give no tolerance. Give no cheers. Give no
laughs. Give no likes. Give no acceptance.
Give no attention. Give no smiles. Give no
welcome. Give no nods. Give no high fives.
Give no kudos. Give no respect. Give no
air time. Give no agreement. Give no place.
Give no support. Give no encouragement.
Give no power. Give no amplification. Give
no money. Give no audience. Give no fuel.
Give no indulgence. Give no endorsement.
Give no home.
GIVE
NOTHING
TO RACISM
THERE IS NO FEAR
IN LOVE BUT
PERFECT LOVE
DRIVES OUT FEAR
1 John 4:18
KIA KAHA
WE
ARE
ONE NEW ZEALAND
IS
YOUR HOME
ALL YOU
NEED IS
LOVE
To our whanau in Christchurch,
we are with you at this time, Our thoughts
our prayers, our love. You are our family and our
whanau, our people. You are always welcome
here and you will always be part of our
identity here in New Zealand. We stand with you.
We mourn with you. We share in your pain
at this time. Kia Kaha Christchurch
Ota atu mei a mautolou kia moutolou kotoa.
Love from us to you.
Connection Co Church, Manurewa.
Together we are one.
Lots of love from the learners at
Riccarton Primary school.
[Pic of crying male head]
We love
you so much
Many beautiful flowers have
been picked from our
Garden City, but they will
continue to bloom in our
City's Garden forever.
May peace
be upon
you
WE STAND
WITH
OUR MUSLIM
NEIGHBOURS
You are us [Pic of woman's head wearing a hijab, a Kiwi fern symbol across it]
16.04.19. Christchurch City Council info board by the Botanic Gdns tribute wall said:
What's happening
to the floral tributes?
With the support of the Muslim community we
have begun the process of carefully removing
some of the many floral tributes left here
following the mosque attacks.
The tributes will be sensitively sorted through
at the Arts Centre, with cards kept, flowers
composted and wrappings reused as far [as] we
are able to.
You are still welcome to place fresh
flowers along the wall.
For more visit: ccc.govt.nz/newsline
06.04.19. Some tributes seen at Al Noor Mosque, 2 cops, toting semi-automatic rifles, guarding the front entrance:
LET ALL PEOPLE
HONOUR
THEIR OWN
GOD
IN PEACE
AND WITHOUT
FEAR
Like having a
nuclear bomb dropped
on our land.
New Zealand will never
be the same again
WE ARE ONE [Pic of woman wearing a hijab]
Dear Sayyed,
Our dear beautiful
friend, we will
always remember
your calm way
and gorgeous smile.
Rest in peace.
REST IN
PEACE
This was your home. You
should've been safe here
(Cashmere)
WE
ARE ONE
KIA KAHA
[Maori script]
May peace be widespread.
May the sea be like greenstone.
a pathway for us all on this day!
Let us show respect for others.
Bind us all together.
Ki Kaha
Rest easy
SAYYAD
To all the families who
have had their lives changed
forever. I am very sorry for what
happened to your family. I am
thinking of you.
Lots of love from Ella McNicholl
(10 years old)
To our Christchurch whanau:
Again we send aroha and uplifting
wishes to the people of the
garden city.
We can never feel your pain but we
stand beside you.
Kia Kaha
Room 12
Onewhero Area School
Waikato.
Kia Kaha Christchurch.
Dear Christchurch please stay strong.
From Tikahia.
We are a nation of people with many different religions,
skin colours and ethnicities, but we are all New Zealanders living,
working and playing together in beautiful Aotearoa.
We won't let this evil deed divide us, but rather bring us closer together
and stand up against racism, bigotry and terrorism. "We are one."
We are Christians and our hearts go out to the
Muslim community, the victims, their families
and friends. We share the loss of your loved
ones and are grieving with you.
Love peace and unity to everyone.
God be with you.
Larry & Joy Oakly (Nelson).
We never knew
you but you
will always be in
our hearts.
You are with us
in our hearts.
This is your home,
you should have been
safe.
PEACE
[Pic of oldest man shot, an Afghani]
UNITY
WE ARE ALL
FAMILY
Nofa Ofa
ia [Pic of a woman wearing a hijab] atu
te
oe
This is not who
we are. We love
and embrace you
in our community.
This is your home
and we are sorry
you were not safe.
The Puru whanau
stand with you
now and always.
Tino Nui aroha.
To all my Muslim
brothers and sisters
[Heart pic]
We are so sorry for
your loss.
We will remember
them.
X
[Pic of 2 hugging women in Muslim dresses]
This is your home
and you should have
been safe here.
To all the victims
who died on Friday.
May our God forgive
this person who
took your lives away
R.I.P.
We condemn this act of hatred.
We stand with you.
LOVE
WE STAND
TOGETHER
In unity
there is
strength.
THEY
ARE
MUSLIM
Lets rotate this EVIL
into starting to LIVE
again...
[Yellow T shirt]
Love & prayers from
all at
Vendetta Polo Team
London
To all Kiwi cousins
Innalilahi Wainailahi Rojiiun: From God we come, to God we return...
We are appalled this happened to your community and our heart aches for your loss.
We stand with you and send our condolences and love your way.
Love
Read 3'z Re-Vu
Network of Readers: Sydney, Australia.
[Pic of goalkeeper]
R.I.P. Atta Elayyan
WE STAND AS
ONE
I [heart pic] New Zealand
I am pilipino
I Muslim
I am strong
I am proud to
Stay New Zealand
... ASHRAIN
Permanent sign on Al Noor Mosque wall:
MASJID AN NUR
Canterbury Islamic
Centre
Thurs 11.04.19. TV1 reported NZ Parliament changing gun ownership laws, banning semi-automatic rifles, ammunition & attachments, like magazines holding more than 9 bullets. And a Buy Back Scheme for gun owners to return 1000s of semi-automatic rifles to NZ Police. Since the Mosque shootings there was whining from gun salesmen, sports / hobby shooters & farmers. Farmers complained about rabbit vermin. Farmers didn't need semi-automatic rifles to kill rabbits. Shotguns & poisons like Brodifacoum would do.
Tues 16.04.19. I wandered past Linwood Ave Mosque - 2 cops with holstered automatic pistols & toting semi-automatic rifles guarded the driveway entrance. Boards on an entrance fence said:
LINWOOD ISLAMIC CENTRE
223A LINWOOD AVENUE
LINWOOD CHRISTCHURCH 8011
PHONE 021 166 5965
LINWOOD ISLAMIC CHARITABLE TRUST
INCORPORATED - 2652272
SERVICES: 5 TIMES DAILY PRAYERS, JUMAAT, QURANIC CLASSES AND MANY MORE
"Certainly the obligatory prayers have been prescribed to the believers to be performed at specific times." (Al Quran: 3-Verse-103) ...
THANK YOU NEW ZEALAND
WITH AROHA & PEACE
FROM THE LINWOOD MUSLIM
COMMUNITY
By a nearby Buckleys Rd bus stop 2 posters said:
NO ROOM FOR
RACISM HERE
LOVE & SOLIDARITY
TO OUR MUSLIM
WHANAU
RESILIENT
LOVE
IN THE FACE OF HATE
ZERO TOLERANCE
FOR XENOPHOBIA
A New Zealand Police ad in The Press said:
[Pic of 3 rifles including 2 semi-automatic rifles].
Help Keep
NZ Safe
Firearms Amnesty
Firearm laws
have changed.
Notify Police of your
prohibited semi-automatic
firearm online today.
If you have a prohibited semi-automatic firearm in
your possession, you now need to notify us online.
There is a firearms amnesty in place and we need
your help to keep New Zealand safe.
For more information and to notify us online
visit police.govt.nz or call 0800 311 311
In the meantime, continue to store all firearms
safely and securely.
Notify us online today
at police.govt.nz
NEW ZEALAND
POLICE
Nga Pirihimana a Aotearoa
03.05.19. The Press report: Death Toll 51. Injured Muslim man had died in Christchurch Hospital.
15.05.19. Due to livestreaming of the Christchurch Mosque attacks, motivated by NZ PM Ardern & French President Macron, Facebook together with other internet companies Microsoft, Twitter, Google, YouTube, Amazon signed the Christchurch Call to Action to combat terrorist activities on social media.
Copyright Mark JS Esslemont.
See Death threats for members of gun club linked to alleged Christchurch terrorist (The Press / Stuff Co).
See Christchurch attacks how police & citizens responded (The Press / Stuff Co).
See NZ Police.
See Christchurch City Council newsline.
See Christchurch Call to Action (Facebook).
