A dad who helped lead the fight for truth and justice after his son was killed in the Hillsborough tragedy has died, a campaign group has announced. Phil Hammond, the former chairman of the Hillsborough Family Support Group, was remembered as a “very kind, fair, honest and humble man”.
He became a driving force in the campaign after his 14-year-old son Philip died in the crush at the Hillsborough stadium in Sheffield in 1989. The tragedy resulted in the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans during the club’s FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest.
The Hillsborough Survivors Support Alliance posted: ‘We are saddened to hear of the passing of Phil Hammond, who was once the chairman of the Hillsborough Family Support Group. Reunited with his son Philip. Our thoughts are with his family and everyone who knew him.”.
Liverpool FC added: “All at LFC are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Phil Hammond. He lost his 14-year-old son Philip at Hillsborough, went on to become chair of the Hillsborough Family Support Group and helped lead the fight for justice for the 97. RIP Phil. YNWA”.
A Liverpool City Council spokesman said: “This is sad news indeed. Phil was a lovely man. His role in the fight for truth and justice over the Hillsborough disaster will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace.”. Mr Hammond's wife, Hilda, told an inquest in 2014 that their son was a “typical” 14-year-old boy who loved football and golf, and was a member of the Boys' Brigade,.
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