Sunday 5 June 2011

Pembroke Chevron oil refinery explosion victim tribute

BBC


Tributes have been paid to a man among four people killed in the explosion at the Pembrokeshire Chevron oil refinery.

As investigations continue into the cause, they are all being remembered at local Sunday church services, with books of condolence available.

Julie Jones, 54, of Pembroke, and Dennis Riley, 52, Robert Broome, 48, and Andrew Jenkins, 33, all of Milford Haven, died in Thursday's tragedy.

Mr Riley's son Lee, 28, said everyone in the area "knew and loved him".

He had just celebrated becoming a grandfather for the second time.

All the victims had children or grown-up families. Ms Jones was a mother of one and grandmother, Mr Broome was a father-of-seven, while Mr Jenkins had young twins.
 
Lee Riley about his father Dennis

According to reports, Mr Riley's daughter-in-law gave birth to a baby boy a few weeks ago, while his daughter has a girl aged two.

His son said: "He was still celebrating having a grandson. He was the best granddad in the world as well as being the best father, the best husband and the best friend anyone could have.
"He'd do anything for anybody. Everyone around here knew and loved him."

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