Fans mark 25th anniversary of Lennon’s murder

FANS around the world gathered yesterday to pay tribute to music icon John Lennon on the 25th anniversary of his murder.

In his home town of Liverpool, hundreds of white balloons containing tributes were released. More than 1,000 messages to the ex-Beatle were attached to the balloons which were sent into the sky from Albert Dock.

One message read: “Looking around at all that’s happening in the world today we need his voice now more than ever! He was the only hero I ever had, from Jim Cushman USA.”