Ariana Grande's manager Scooter Braun reveals heartfelt message from young victim in hospital
This is so touching!
Last updated 5th Jun 2017
During Ariana Grande's live One Love Manchester concert her manager Scooter Braun took to the stage to pay his very own tribute to the victims of the fatal Manchester terror attack which took place on May 22nd.
Scooter was joined on stage by crew from Ariana's 'Dangerous Women' tour and said, "On behalf of myself, Simon, Melvin, Ariana and the rest of the team I want to welcome and thank you all for joining us today. I want to thank Live Nation, the city of Manchester, the British Red Cross, the BBC and all the world class artists who journeyed here to join us on such short notice today.
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"To my friend Ariana Grande and the entire Dangerous Woman crew myself and all of us around the world are so grateful to you for stepping up and taking action."
Scooter, who manages Justin Bieber, also thanked the emergency services, first responders and bystanders who were at the event last month.
He said, "We also want to thank the Manchester first responders and all the bystanders who are probably here tonight who risked their lives to save others, please give a round of applause to them."
In what was arguably the most heartfelt part of his tribute, Scooter revealed he'd promised one of the young victims, who is still in hospital recovering from his injuries, that he'd pass on a message.
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He said, "I had the privilege of joining Ariana at the children's hospital the other night and I'm proud to say there is a TV set up there right now and all those kids are watching us live so please say hi to those kids.
"I promised one of those kids I would deliver a message, his name is Adam, he's 15-years-old, he lost his best friend Olivia that night and just after surgery we met him. And just as we were about to leave the room he looked at me and he said, 'Hey Scooter you make sure you tell them, don't go forward in anger, love spreads.'"
He then added, "Adam if you're watching you're our hero tonight. This tragedy has made us all throw away our divides, our differences, our politics, our adult nature and look to our children. Manchester your bravery is our hope. You joining us today with so many watching around the world sends that message spoken by Olivia Campbell Hardy's mother Charlotte, that her daughter and all others lost will never be victims.
"As unfortunately we saw yesterday, evil will test us and will show its face again. But because of you we can now represent through this as a worldwide community that we will be ready, we will be fearless and we will honour our children. The children of Manchester and all those children around the world."
Before 23-year-old Ariana bravely took to the stage, Scooter added, "I also want to say some prepared words before I introduce my friend Ariana, and putting those words aside for a second. Last night this nation was challenged and all of you were challenged and you had a decision to make about whether or not to come out here and this is so beautiful. You guys made this decision and looked fear right in the face and you said no we are Manchester and the world is watching."
Scooter finished his heartfelt tribute saying, "Because of our children and those children who have had their tomorrows ripped away from them, we owe it to them to be brave. They demand our bravery. And I want to thank you once again for coming out here tonight and answering that call that hatred will never win, fear will never divide us and on this day we all stood with Manchester."
Ariana Grande revealed earlier in the week that she would return to Manchester for a star-studded concert which will benefit all of the families of the Manchester terror attack victims.
In a heartfelt post to her social media accounts she wrote, 'My heart, prayers and condolences are with the victims of the Manchester Attack and their loved ones. There is nothing I or anyone can do to take away the pain you are feeling or to make this better. However, I extend my hand and heart and everything I possibly can give to you and yours, should you want or need my help in any way.'
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