The Olympics closing ceremony was only a week after Gary’s loss, and I wasn’t sure whether he was ready or not. Despite that fact, I was really looking forward to seeing them, even if I was apprehensive. That night I sat through the whole ceremony, not getting my hopes up on whether they would perform. I know there were pictures circulating on twitter from their rehearsals, but they could still pull out at any time, and they’d have every right too. I waited for what felt like forever, until finally they came on stage.
The first few opening lines Gary’s voice wavered,
you could hear the emotion and pain in his voice throughout the whole song. I’m
not ashamed to admit I cried, I felt the pain with him, like every other fan. I
am extremely proud of Gary for getting up onto that stage and singing his heart
out; we all know he sung it for his wife, his children and his Poppy. He didn’t
have to do that, he had every right to turn around and not to do it. But he
did. Apparently he said he didn’t want to let Britain or his fans down, but
there was no way he would have down that.
He stood on that stage with his head held high,
singing his heart out. The whole world saw how amazing he was and how brave he
was. One thing I am most proud of is the fact that the boys weren’t just a band
that night. They were a unit, a band of brothers. They supported Gary and helped
him through it all the way. Mark with his caring and comforting looks. Jason
was his wacky, individual dancing. And Howard helping him through the vocals.
Sunday I was proud to say I was a fan; I was proud
to say I have supported them and followed them for years, through everything. They
are my band, and many other people’s band. Now when I talk about my favourite
band, people won’t be asking who they are, because of that night, they will
know.
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