Committe thanks those who marked Bloody Sunday
The Bloody Sunday Organising Committee has congratulated the
people of Derry, the people of Ireland, and their supporters
worldwide for their ``overwhelming show of dignity and
solidarity'' in the events marking the 25th anniversary of
Bloody Sunday.
The statement from spokesperson Maeve McLaughlin went on to
say: ``The success and calibre of the commemorative events
are a tribute to all who participated. The 40 to 50 thousand
people who marched along the original route to the rally at
Free Derry Corner sent a strong message to the British
government that the issue of Bloody Sunday will not
disappear while the victims' families are refused justice.
``This massive display of support combined with the
disclosure of new evidence has strengthened the resolve and
determination of the families of all those who were killed
or wounded to demand that a new and independent enquiry be
established. The voices of 50 thousands people cannot be
ignored.
``We take this opportunity to thank all those individuals or
delegations who travelled from all over Ireland and further
to ensure that the weekend was marked with the respect it
deserved. A special note of thanks must go to all the flute
bands whose co-operation and respect ensured that the march
and rally was a success.
``We pay tribute to all who made this possible.''