Wednesday 9 March 2011

Humbling experience

After a brief detour to Elmore (Stanno's first senior club), we arrived at Exeter Citys St. James' Park. And what a turn out! We were greeted by a mixture of well wisher's, local press, television/radio, and, most significantly, Stanno's father Roger and wife Marie.

The media attention itself was at first a little unnerving. However, everyone was very friendly and put us at ease. After photographs and radio interviews with Adam and Grecian, we spent some time talking with Roger and Marie. This experience in itself was humbling and very emotional. Considering all they've been through, the positive energy they emanate is incredibly inspiring and uplifting. We would like to thank everyone at SJP for their hospitality and great kindness.

Due to this fantastic reception, we only had time for a brief stop at Plymouth, where we were joined by Katie and Grecian's friend Steve, who kindly took a photo of the whole group outside Home Park.