Joan Grande, beloved mother of pop star Ariana Grande, released a statement on Twitter about the recent attack in Manchester that took place at her daughter's concert.

In addition to sharing her condolences to the victims, Joan offered her support and thanks to those who helped the individuals who were injured from the attack. As the statement was released on Memorial Day, Joan also extended her thanks to those in service.

"This past week I have spent in reflective thought, prayer and deep sorrow. I join my daughter in extending my help and services to all those affects by the diabolical act of terror which occurred in Manchester," Joan said in the statement. "My heart goes out to all the victims: those who lost their lives, those injured, those recovering and all survivors of that night, along with the families and friends whose grief knows no bounds."

Joan was at the concert when a suicide bomber unleashed an explosion that killed 22 people. She tried to help by leading some people backstage moments after the attack.

"I stand with you all in the face of evil and we stand together to never let it rule our lives," the statement continues, "Thank you to all those who helped in any way that night in Manchester. I continually thank those who are and were in service protecting our freedoms every day all over the world! #MemorialDay"

The attacker has been identified as Salman Abedi. Abedi was known to the police for a series of violent acts he committed in the past.

Ariana has been working on returning to Manchester for another concert to show her support for the victims and their families.

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