In Memorium?

The plaque on the bench reads "Adam Rutherford. An extraordinary young man. 2008-2019" so I wonder if it's his birthday, or the anniversary of his far too early death?

[Joan Robillard]

What a lovely tribute

[moni kozi]

I don't think it matters for the young man any more... :(

[Sally Ings]

It's a beautiful tribute, love the colour of the irises

[Babs]

Oh how sad. What a lovely tribute. So young.

[Cathy Donohoue]

Lovely memorial.

[Casablanca]

Could be either. 10 or 11 years old is terribly young ❤️

[Gillian Brown]

Nice capture.

[Mags]

Such beautiful blooms! Nice capture whatever the occasion.

[Granagringa]

There is something sad and ironic about seeing a vase of flowers next to a bench. Well seen.

[Kathy]

Touching and well spotted.

[katy]

I certainly hope it’s the former! It makes for a beautiful photo at any rate.

[LManning (Laura)]

Lovely composition. It makes a thought-provoking photo.

[Dawn]

Lovely it certainly is thought provoking.

[Kathy A]

Lovely tribute to Adam, very sad

[Valerie Chesney]

So sad! So beautifully remembered.

[Shutterbug]

Such a beautiful memorial. Very nice capture.

[JackieR]

@shutterbug49 @happysnaps @kjarn @Dawn @ljmanning @grammyn @randystreat @granagringa @marlboromaam @gillian1912 @casablanca @cdonohoue @onewing @salza @monikozi @joansmor

I did wonder about the ethics, and acceptableness of taking a photo and posting it, but it's a celebration of a life, short though it was, and I've perpetuated his memory. Thank you all for lovely comments

[haskar]

Beautiful tribute.

[Merrelyn]

Beautiful flowers. It's also sad that the vase has to be cable tied to the bench.