Victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster remembered at inquiry
Family and friends of the victims of Grenfell Tower have been paying tribute to those who perished in the disaster.
Seventy-two people died as a result of the devastating blaze that swept through the west London tower block on June 14 last year.
An inquiry has started hearing the first of a series of personal tributes to the victims that will be threaded through the proceedings.
Here are those who were remembered today:
Logan Gomes
The unborn baby was the youngest victim of the disaster, delivered stillborn hours after his parents Marcio and Andreia Gomes escaped.
Mr Gomes described his unborn son as “our little star" as struggled through tears in his tribute.
He said the whole family, including their two daughters, were "so happy" at the thought of their new arrival.
“His due date was on the 21st of August, but instead he was born on the 14th of June,” he said.
“That evening I was fortunate enough to hold my son. I held my son in my arms that evening, hoping it was all a bad dream, wishing, praying for any kind of miracle that he would open his eyes."
The family shared images of baby Logan. Mr Gomes added: "He might not be here physically, but he will always he here in our hearts."
Denis Murphy
Loving father and football fan Denis Murphy, 56, was described as "the linchpin of our family" and a man who "touched the lives of so many people" by his sister Anne Marie.
"Once you had met Denis, you would never forget his warmth, wit, cheeky smile and love of life," she said.
Irish national Mr Murphy had first moved into Grenfell Tower in 1984, together with his partnerTracey.
The family moved out after they had a son, Peter, but Mr Murphy came back to Grenfell after the breakdown of his marriage to be closer to his mother, who he visited every day.
His sister said that his focus was always on others, saying his three biggest lives in life were "his family, friends and Chelsea football club".
"To us, Denis was an inspiration and we fell lucky and blessed that was a part of his family," she said.
Mohamed Amiad Neda
The death of Mohamed 'Saber' Neda has left "a void that can never be filled", his family said in a tribute.
The 57-year-old died after apparently going to help neighbours as the fire took hold.
The inquiry was played his last call to his family in which he said: "We are now leaving this world, goodbye. I hope I haven't disappointed you."
"The only thing I know was that my brother was a hero," his brother said.
"He gave up his life for others, he sacrificed himself in that fire in order to put others first. That is just the brave and selfless person that he was."
Former Afghan army officer Mr Neda had moved to the UK with his wife Folora and brought up a son, Farhad, now aged 23, in Grenfell Tower.
Farhad said Mr Neda was "a man of deep integrity and fairness" who "loved life" and was always looking to help others.
His wife said that her "beloved husband" had been looking forward to the upcoming marriage of his son, and the possibility of becoming a grandfather.
"Those hopes and our dreams have been shattered," she said. "He was my husband, he was my best friend. I miss him so much. He will always be the love of my life."
Joseph Daniels
Joseph Daniels "never stood a chance" against the fire, his son Sam said in a short tribute.
"My father, Joseph Daniels, moved to London in 1982 and Grenfell Tower had been his only home since then," he said.
"The events of that night took his life, and all trace of his existence in this world.
"He never stood a chance of getting out. It should never have happened."
Mary Mendy
Mary Mendy was a protector "who made it a passion to help those less fortunate than herself" and offered help to all in need, her family said.
The 52-year-old died in the fire together with her 24-year-old daughter Khadija Saye.
"She was the best aunt and sister we could have asked for," said her sister Betty and her niece in a statement.
Mrs Mendy was a "warm and kind" person - but one who would fight to help others and "welcomed everyone into her home", they said.
"On the night of June 14 2014, our family lost two much-loved members. My aunt was the strong one, the fighter and the protector. The pain is unbearable. There are no words to describe the emptiness in our hearts."
They added: "There will be two empty chairs at the table for every birthday, Christmas and New Year’s. But they will forever own a position in our hearts. We will carry their memories throughout our lives."
Khadija Saye
Promising young artist Khadija Saye was a fast-rising star on the cusp of a professional breakthrough when she died at age 24.
She was a "very gentle and kind" person, whose love for photography brought her life's greatest satisfaction, her father said in a statement.
And her talent was just being recognised by the art world, with her work appearing in an exhibition of emerging artists at the prestigious Venice Biennale at the time of her death.
Ms Saye was initially schooled in west London before going to win a full scholarship to Rugby school.
She then went on to University for Creative arts in to Farnham to study photography and was beginning to build a career as a working artist.
“Her burning passion was photography, encouraged by her mother," her father said.
"Khadija said to me one day: ‘Daddy, I’m in love with images’. It was this passion that Khadija pursued to the end, because it gave her great satisfaction and brought her some joy and happiness."