Merseyside Police pay respects to seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe at her funeralPA
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00:00And I want to thank you for letting us be part of Elsie's special day.
00:04We all feel extremely privileged to celebrate her life with you and pay our respects. I know you
00:11also want me to thank and extend those thanks to all the emergency services who looked after
00:17all the girls affected by this incident. No words can adequately capture the depth of pain and loss
00:24felt by yourselves but you've shown extraordinary strength and grace despite the overwhelming
00:31sadness that has filled your days. I'm sure in a time of such great sorrow the resolve and spirit
00:38of this community has provided a source of comfort and reassurance. Through the many acts of kindness
00:45and solidarity it is evident that Southport is not just a place it is your home and it will forever
00:53be Elsie's home.