TO BE honest, we knew that someone in Thurrock would stand up and be counted. That person was Andy Johns and the other members of the bikers group, the Steel Horse Riders.
They were joined by the mayor of Thurrock, cllr Tony Fish and politicians from all parties but they were keen to stay in the background as this was the Andy and the Thurrock public who came to pay their respects.
The death of drummer Lee Rigby has horrified a nation but also brought it closer together and that is why on a lovely spring morning in Grays, the public came out to pay their respects.
Andy said: “I am a veteran myself and so when this murder happened, I could not believe it and wanted to do something.
“This is our small gesture and I would thank everyone who turned up.”
The Steel Horse Riders then rode from Grays to Woolwich where they also laid a wreath for the fallen soldier.
Small personal wreaths were also laid at Stanford-le-Hope and Tilbury.
With thanks to Myles Cook for the photos.
