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Victims of Chevron blast named

11:07am Saturday 4th June 2011 in News

Dennis (Denny) Riley. Dennis (Denny) Riley.

Police have now named the victims of Thursday's horrific explosion at the Chevron refinery.

Detective Chief Inspector Martin Davies, Senior Investigating Officer, said: “The bodies of the deceased were removed from the scene yesterday evening. We are now working with forensic experts to formally identify the bodies.

“Since the incident occurred our specially trained officers have been supporting the families and next of kin of those who tragically lost their lives.

“We can now confirm the victims were:

Julie Jones, aged 54, a mother of one and a grandmother of one, from Pembroke.

Dennis (Denny) Riley, aged 52, a father of two and a grandfather, from Milford Haven.

Robert Broome, aged 48, a father of seven from Milford Haven.

Andrew Jenkins, aged 33, a father of young twins from Milford Haven.

“A fifth casualty remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital. The family have asked police not to release the name or any other details at this stage, and the media are kindly asked to respect the privacy of all the families affected by this incident at this difficult time.”

Area Dean Revd Alan Chadwick, said: "The explosion at Chevron on Thursday evening has touched the lives of many in Hubberston, Hakin, Milford Haven and beyond, and has been devastating for some families. "Over the weekend Hubberston Church, St Mary's Hakin and St Katharine's Milford Haven will be open during the day for people to come and pray or light a candle, or just sit and be still."

Tributes to the victims can be left in the comments below.

Comments(13)

kaicaitharmum says...
12:21pm Sat 4 Jun 11

R.I.P. Uncle Denny still cant believe it absolutely gutted. The family will never be the same again. Too unreal to take in. Miss u always and will never forget u Joanne and kids ****

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tanyfron says...
10:31pm Sat 4 Jun 11

to my 2 granchildren and ebony who lost their grandad robert broome to the oil desaster also to diane karn and susan and all the family. thinking of you all R.I.P. everyone xxxxxxxxxxxx

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Ferdie says...
12:57pm Sun 5 Jun 11

Could anyone please tell me the name of the subcontractor/s, the people who lost their lives worked for?

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angie callan says...
2:10pm Sun 5 Jun 11

this a tragic accident that will leave a dark cloud over pembroke for many years.... my heart felt sympathy goes to all the families of the victims... may they find comfort that the whole of pembrokeshire and beyond are thinking of them.. may the victims rest in eternal life x

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cleddau says...
5:50pm Sun 5 Jun 11

I worked with Rob and Julie at different times and they were both cracking and genuine people. I was shocked to see them mentioned and thoughts go out to the all the bereaved

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cleddau says...
5:51pm Sun 5 Jun 11

I worked with Rob and Julie at different times and they were both cracking and genuine people. I was shocked to see them mentioned and thoughts go out to the all the bereaved

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leeannbroome30 says...
8:29pm Sun 5 Jun 11

My uncle Robert words cannot describe the shock we are feeling at the loss of such a lovely person. A perfect father and husband. All our thoughts are with Anita and all the children. God bless you uncle Robert. R.I.P

All our sympathy Leeann and Marc.

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Ferdie says...
12:49pm Mon 6 Jun 11

Ferdie wrote:
Could anyone please tell me the name of the subcontractor/s, the people who lost their lives worked for?
The people who lost their lives worked for a SUB-CONTRACTING COMPANY.
Can someone pls divulge the name of this SUB-CONTRACTING COMPANY?

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funkfingers says...
1:13pm Mon 6 Jun 11

Ferdie. The families, friends and fellow workers of the four victims already know the names of their respective employers. If you wish to make a monetary donation, contact the families. (I consider any other motive suspicious.)

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Tina2 says...
2:29pm Mon 6 Jun 11

funkfingers wrote:
Ferdie. The families, friends and fellow workers of the four victims already know the names of their respective employers. If you wish to make a monetary donation, contact the families. (I consider any other motive suspicious.)
My very thoughts.

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Ferdie says...
3:50pm Mon 6 Jun 11

I do not know the four victims or their families. Of course, I am saddened by this tragic incident; moreover, as I was an employee to one of the sub-contractors of Chevron on this site, a few months ago. I am hearing many rumours and I am puzzled as the sub-contractor/s name/s not being listed on news. The only company name that I hear on news is 'Chevron'.

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funkfingers says...
8:41pm Mon 6 Jun 11

Okay, fella. I apologise for being blunt earlier but, out of respect for the deceased and the injured person, I am still not going to divulge any sensitive information.

Julie was a keen supporter of the Wales Air Ambulance Service. That organisation has played a significant role in the blast incident. I respectfully suggest that you make a donation.

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Ferdie says...
2:39am Tue 7 Jun 11

This info (name of sub -contracting company) will come in the news sooner or later. In my wildest dreams, I cannot see any sensitivity in this info or any sinister motive. Perhaps, it may prevent another tragic incident. As I now live in London, I only hear what's on news.

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