Republican News · Thursday 13 March 1997

KEENAN, Colm; Mac BRADAIGH, Caoimhín; McCRACKEN; Kevin; McDONALD, Patrick; McGILLEN, Eugene; MURRAY, Kevin; SMITH, Thomas. In proud and loving memory of Volunteers Colm Keenan (died 14 March 1972), Caoimhín Mac Brádaigh (died 16 March 1988), Kevin McCracken (died 14 March 1988), Patrick McDonald (died 15 March 1974), Eugene McGillen (died 14 March 1972), Kevin Murray (died 15 March 1974) and Thomas Smith (died 17 March 1975). ``The birds, astonished, ask: `Why do you suffer so, friend? The guerrilla smiles and sings: `I bring Freedom for all'.'' - FRELIMO poem. Forever and always remembered with pride by their friends and comrades in the Republican Movement.

BRADY, Kevin (9th Ann). To my dear friend and comrade the simple message that you are forever on our mind, joyful memories your legacy. From Danny Morrison.

ELLIS, Noel (1st Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Noel Ellis whose first anniversary was on 9 March. Sadly missed by his loving wife Patty, sons and daughters and his family circle; also by The Clarke/Smith/Doherty Cumann, Finglas; The Bell family; The Fleming family; The Doherty family; Peggy, Paddy, June Murphy, The Smith Family; The Valentine Family; Pat Farley and Volunteers Smith/Harford/Doherty Memorial Band, Dublin; Frank and family; Tina and family; Savo; Shuggy and family; Macker and by his many friends and comrades in the Finglas area.

FARRELL, Máiréad; McCANN, Dan; SAVAGE, Sean (9th Ann). In proud and loving memory of GHQ Volunteers Mairéad Farrell, Dan McCann and Sean Savage murdered by the SAS. ``We had a legitimate right to take up arms and defend our country and ourselves against British occupation.'' M. Farrell. Always remembered by Christy.

FARRELL, Máiréad; McGIRL, Francie. In proud and loving memory of Volunteers Máiréad Farrell and Francie McGirl, Oglaigh na hÉireann whose anniversaries occur at this time. No words are needed and I will never forget you both. Always remembered by your friend, Sheila.

Mac BRADAIGH, Caoimhín (9th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Caoimhín Mac Brádaigh, who died on 16 March 1988. Always remembered by the Séamus Harvey Sinn Féin Cumann, Ballybofey; By the Comhairle Ceantair Sinn Féin, Tír Chonaill.

MacBRADAIGH, Caoimhín (9th Ann). I ndíl cuimhne ar mo chomrádaí agus dlúthchara Chaoimhín Oglaigh na hÉireann, a dhúnmharaíodh ag gníomhairí na Breataine 16 Marta 1988. I gcónaí ag smaointiú air dhaoine eile. Ní dhéanfaidh mé dearmad ort choíche. Do chara Kev.

MacBRADAIGH, Caoimhín (9th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Caoimhín MacBradaigh, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann who died in the service of his people.'' All governments tell us they will never yield to force: all history tell us that they never yield to anything else.'' - John Strachey. Always remembered by Christy.

MacBRADAIGH, Caoimhín (9th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Caoimhín MacBradaigh killed by loyalists on 16 March 1988. Always remembered by Pádraig, Sal and family.

MARSHALL, Sam (7th Ann). In memory of Sam. Killed by loyalist gunmen. Always remembered by Ciara Duffy and family; Never forgotten by Mick, Dinny, Red and all the lads at the Wall.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (9th Ann). In proud and loving memory of our dear son Volunteer Kevin McCracken who died on active service on 14 March 1988. RIP. Mary Queen of the Gael and St Patrick pray for him. Deep in our hearts your memory is kept to love and cherish and never forget. Always remembered and sadly missed by his mother and father.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (9th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer Kevin McCracken who died on active service on 14 March 1988. Please look around your garden Lord, he won't be hard to find. He's the one with a face full of love and a heart that is good and kind. Please tell him that we miss him and when he turns to smile, wrap your arms around him Lord, and hold him for a while. St Patrick, pray for him. Always loved and missed by your loving sister Siobhan, Kevin, Caoimhín and Shannon.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (9th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer Kevin McCracken. Mary Queen of the Gael pray for him. He always had a smile to share, time to give and time to care, a loving nature kind and true these are the memories we have of you. Always remembered by your loving sister Deirdre, Scap and niece Gráinne.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (9th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer Kevin McCracken who died on active service on 14 March 1988. RIP. St Patrick pray for him. Deep are the memories precious they stay, no passing of time can take them away. Always remembered by your loving brother Stevie.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (9th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer Kevin McCracken. St Patrick pray for him. If memories keep us closer, we are never far apart for you are always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. Always remembered by your brother Damian, Maria, Padraig, Stacey and Leighann.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (9th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear nephew and our cousin Volunteer Kevin McCracken, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh Na hÉireann 1988. RIP. St Patrick pray for him. Remembered with pride by his Uncle James and cousins Séamus, Mary, Michael, Seán, Anne, Eileen and their families.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (9th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Kevin McCracken. ``We believe in constitutional action in normal times; we believe in revolutionary action in exceptional times. These are exceptional times.'' - James Connolly. Always remembered by Christy.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (9th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Kevin McCracken, killed on active service 14 March 1988. Always remembered by Padraig, Sal and family.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (9th Ann). In proud memory of our uncle Volunteer Kevin McCracken who died on active service 14 March 1988. Mary Queen of the Gael pray for him. Will those who think of him today a little prayer to Jesus pray. From all your nephews and nieces Ciara, Padraic, Kevin, Stacey, Shannon, Padraig, Caoimhín, Leighann, Oisín and Gráinne.

McDONALD, Patrick (23rd Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear son, Volunteer Patrick McDonald who died on active service for the East Tyrone Brigade on 15 March 1974. A spray of golden memories tied with all our love. Memories to cherish forever of a son and brother we dearly loved. Remembered with love and pride by your loving mother and family.

McDONALD, Patrick (23rd Ann). In proud and loving memory of my brother Volunteer Patrick McDonald who died on active service for the East Tyrone Brigade on 15 March 1979. He died the way he would want to go, in action against the British foe. He lived and died to serve the IRA. Remembered with love and pride. From your loving sister Bernadette, brother-in-law Seán and family.

McDONALD, Patrick (23rd Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteers Patrick McDonald and Kevin Murray who died on active service on 15 March 1974. Always remembered with love and pride by Dungannon Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann; Colm Keenan/Martin Hurson Sinn Féin Cumann, Cookstown; By the Eoin McNamee Sinn Féin Cumann, Kildress; By the Martin Hurson/Séamus Woods Sinn Féin Cumann, Pomeroy; By the Frank Ward Sinn Féin Cumann, Carrickmore, Creggan; By the Ahern/Loughshore Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann, Ardboe, Mooretown and Stewartstown; By the Tyrone National Graves Association.

MURRAY, Kevin; McDONALD, Patrick (23rd Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteers Kevin Murray and Patrick McDonald, who were killed on active service on 15 March 1974. Always remembered with love and pride by the Colm Keenan/Martin Hurson Sinn Féin Cumann, Cookstown; By the Eoin McNamee Sinn Féin Cumann, Kildress; By the Martin Hurson/Séamus Woods Sinn Féin Cumann, Pomeroy; By the Frank Ward Sinn Féin Cumann, Carrickmore, Creggan; By the Ahern/Loughshore Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann, Ardboe, Mooretown and Stewartstown; By the Tyrone National Graves Association; By the Dungannon Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann; By the Coalisland Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann; By the Clonoe Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann; By the Jim Lynagh Sinn Féin Cumann, Clogher; By the Martin Hurson/Fergal O'Hanlon Sinn Féin Cumann, Galbally; By the Tony Gormley Sinn Féin Cumann, Kileeshil; By the South Tyrone Comhairle Ceantair Sinn Féin.

QUINN, John; NUGENT, Malcolm; O'DONNELL, Dwayne (6th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteers John Quinn, Malcolm Nugent and Dwayne O'Donnell, East Tyrone Brigade, Oglaigh na Éireann murdered by Brit agents on March 3rd 1991. ``We must take no steps backward, our steps must be onward, for it we don't the martyrs who died fo you, for me, for this country will haunt us for eternity'' - Maire Drumm. Always remembered by Martin.

SMITH, Thomas (22nd Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Tom Smith, Oglaigh Na hÉireann, murdered whilst escaping from Portlaoise Prison on St Patrick's Day 1975. Always remembered by the Dublin Brigade, Irish Republican Army; By the Comhairle Limistéir Atha Cliath, Sinn Féin; By the Volunteers Smith/Harford/Doherty RFB, Dublin.

Beannachtaí

BROWN, Charlie (H5). Thinking of you on St. Patrick's Day. From Libbey, Marty and family.

CHAMBERS, Ciarán (Portlaoise). Thinking of you on St. Patrick's Day. From Tina.

CHRISTY, Dessie (H-Blocks). Happy birthday Dessie. From Ann and kids; Derek, May and family; Pat Bell and family; Macker; Savo and family.

CONATY, John (Portlaoise). Thinking of you on St. Patrick's Day. Love Rose.

McCAFFREY, Colin (H4). Thinking of you on St. Patrick's Day. From your wife Rosaleen and family.

McCAFFREY, Kevin (H7). Thinking of you on St. Patrick's Day. From your wife Christine and family.

McCAFFREY, Kevin and Colin (H-Blocks). Thinking of you on St. Patrick's Day. From your sister-in-law Ita and friend Libbey.

QUINLIVAN, Nessan (Portlaoise). Thinking of you on St. Patrick's Day. Love Tina.

SWEETMAN, Derek (H7). Thinking of you on St. Patrick's Day. From your wife May and family.

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