There was then a tribute to " . . friends and family of those in the stadium who can not be here tonight " , including the victims of the ' 7/7 ' 2005 London bombings ( on the day after London had been awarded the Games ) . Photos of people who had died were displayed on screens as a memorial , accompanied by an excerpt from Brian Eno 's ambient work " An Ending ( Ascent ) "
2005 London bombings
7 July 2005 London bombings
2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony