Memorial
Over 1,000 people attended a vigil in commemoration of Morley's life at St. Anne's Church in London's Soho on 5 November 2004. Speeches were given by his friends, and one on behalf of the Mayor of London Ken Livingstone. Those who could not get into the church due to overcrowding stood in the street with candles. Morley's friend said, "This is the second time he was in the wrong place at the wrong time, but for all of us here today he will be in the right place at the right time, which is a very special place in all of our hearts." Ken Livingstone said, "David Morley was well known and well loved in London's lesbian and gay community."
The London Gay Men's Chorus also sang in his memory; as they did so a memorial book was passed through the crowd. Later friends held hands as a song titled "Sinder's Song" was sung, written by a busker. A moment of silence was also observed.
At the end of the vigil a crowd of around 100 people went to Hungerford Bridge, the location of Morley's attack, and placed flowers and candles at a police board appealing for witnesses.
A memorial website was also set up and received comments as of 2009 by those who knew Morley and others who were appalled by the crime.
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