Republican News · Thursday 12 March 1998

[An Phoblacht]

CROSSAN, Volunteer Gerard (died 9 March 1972); JOHNSTON, Volunteer Seán (died 9 March 1972); KEENAN, Colm (died 14 March 1972); LEWIS, Volunteer Tony (died 9 March 1972), McCANN, Volunteer Tony (died 9 March 1972); McCRACKEN, Volunteer Kevin (died 14 March 1988); McDONALD, Patrick (died 15 March 1974); McGILLAN, Volunteer Eugene (died 14 March 1972); MURRAY, Volunteer Kevin (died 15 March 1974). ``War is a terrible thing but war is not an evil thing. It is the things that make war necessary that are evil. The tyrannies that wars break, the lying formulae that wars overthrow, the hypocrisies that wars strip naked are evil.'' - Pádraig Pearse. Remembered with pride by their friends and comrades in the Republican Movement.

ELLIS, Noel (2nd Ann). In proud and loving memory of Noel Ellis, whose anniversary occurs at this time. Always remembered by the Ellis family.

JOHNSTON, John, (26th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my uncle John (Janty), killed on active service on 9 March 1972. Always remembered by nephew Liam, Sue and kids.

JOHNSTON, John; LEWIS, Tony; McCANN, Tom; CROSSAN, Gerard (26th Ann). In proud and precious memory of John, Tony, Tom, Gerard, killed in action 9 March 1972. Always remembered by the Johnston family.

JOHNSTON, John; LEWIS, Tony; McCANN, Tom; CROSSAN, Gerard, (26th Ann). In proud and loving memory of our friends and comrades Volunteers John Johnston, Tony Lewis, Tom McCann and Gerard Crossan, `C' Company, 2nd Battalion, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann, who died on active service, 9 March, 1972. Gone but not forgotten, their memory we will treasure. Remembered with pride by Sean, Rosie and family.

JOHNSTON, John; LEWIS, Tony; McCANN, Tom; CROSSAN, Gerard, (26th Ann). In proud and loving memory of our young friends Volunteers John Johnston, Tony Lewis, Tom McCann and Gerard Crossan, killed on active service 9 March. Remembered always by the Murray Family.

MARSHALL, Sam (8th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Sam Marshall, murdered by a pro-British agents on 7 March 1990. ``There can never be peace in Ireland until the foreign oppressive British rule is removed, leaving all the Irish people as a unit to control their own destinies as a sovereign people, free in mind and body, seperate and distinct physically, culturally and economically.'' - Bobby Sands. From Seán J Nash.

McCANN, Danny (10th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Danny McCann, Oglaigh na hÉireann, executed by British crown forces on Gibraltar 6 March 1988. Mary Queen of the Gael pray for him. Always missed and remembered by your friend and comrade Séamus.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (10th Ann). In proud and loving memory of our dearly loved son Volunteer Kevin McCracken, who died on active service on 14 March 1988. St Patrick pray for him. Parting comes and hearts are broken, loved ones go with words unspoken. No words can tell, no tears can express, the love, the loss, the emptiness. No matter how our lives may change, no matter what we do, a special place within our hearts is always kept for you. Loved and missed, mother and father.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (10th Ann). In proud and loving memory of our Uncle Volunteer Kevin McCracken, who died on 14 March 1988. Gentle Jesus up above, give Kevin all our love. Let him watch us as we grow, because he would have loved us so. Always remembered by all your nieces and nephews.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (10th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer Kevin McCracken, who died on active service on 14 March 1988. Ours is just a simple prayer, God Bless and keep you in his care. Always remembered by your loving brother Dee, Maria and family.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (10th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer Kevin McCracken, who died on active service on 14 March 1988. Deep are the memories, precious they stay, no passing of time may take them away. Mary Queen of the Gael pray for him. Always remembered by your brother Stevie.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (10th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer Kevin McCracken, who was murdered on 14 March 1988. A heart can feel so many things that words can never show. To us you were someone special, we still miss and love you. St Patrick pray for him. Always loved and missed by your loving sister, Siobhán, Kevin, Caoimhín and Shannon.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (10th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer Kevin McCracken, killed by British Forces on 14 March 1988. A tribute of love to a brother so dear, so close to my heart everyday of the year. A bond so strong it won't let go, it says I love and miss you so. St Patrick pray for him. Sadly missed by your loving Sister, Deirdre, Gráinne and Scap.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (10th Ann). In proud and loving memory of our dear friend Volunteer Kevin McCracken, who was killed on active service on 14 March 1988. What you and your comrades stand for Kevin, will never die. You will be in our thoughts and in our hearts always. Remembered by Big Mano and family.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (10th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear nephew and our cousin Volunteer Kevin McCracken, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann, who died onactive service on 14 March 1988. 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 (10th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Kevin McCracken, who was killed on active service on 14 March 1988. each of us in our own special way, have loving thoughts of you today. Always remembered by his friends Roisín and Norah.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (10th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Kevin McCracken, who was killed on active service on 14 March 1988. Time goes past but memories last forever. Always remembered by Mal and Noreen.

McCRACKEN, Kevin (10th Ann). In proud memory of Volunteer Kevin McCracken. Ireland unfree shall never be at peace. gone but not forgotten. From the Rossini family, Glasgow.

McDONALD, Patrick (24th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my dear brother Volunteer Patrick McDonald, who died while on active service on 15 March 1974. He died the way he wanted to, in action against the British foe. He lived and died to serve the IRA. Always remembered with loving pride by your loving sister Bernadette, brother-in-law Seán and family.

McDONALD, Patrick (24th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my son Volunteer Patrick McDonald, who died while on active service on 15 March 1974. RIP. St Patrick pray for him, Masses offered. You died for what you believed in. Loved and remembered with pride by your loving mother and family.

McDONALD, Patrick (24th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my son Volunteer Patrick McDonald, who died while on active service on 15 March 1974. From the Murray family.

McDONALD, Patrick; MURRAY, Kevin (24th 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 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.

McDONALD, Patrick; MURRAY, Kevin (24th 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 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.

MOLEY, Brendan; BURNS, Brendan (10th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteers Brendan Moley and Brendan Burns, who were killed on 29 February 1988. From your friends and comrades in Portlaoise Prison.

MURRAY, Kevin (24th Ann). In proud and loving memory of our father, Volunteer Kevin Mrray, who was killed on active service on 15 March 1974. Always remembered with love and pride by his children Kevin, colm, Helen and by his grandchildren.

O'DONNELL, Dwayne (7th Ann). In proud and loving memory of our son and brother Volunteer Dwayne O'Donnell, who died on 3 March 1991. Proud are the memories silently kept, of a son and brother we loved and will never forget. From father, mother, Barry, Mark, Seána and Fergal.

QUINN, John; NUGENT, Malcolm; ARMSTRONG, Thomas (7th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteers John Quinn, Malcolm Nugent and Thomas Armstrong, who died on 3 March 1991. Time and years slip quietly by, but treasured memories never died. From Brian, Briege, Barry, Mark, Seán and Fergal.

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CLUGSTON. Deepest sympathy is extended to Bridie on the sudden death of Paddy Clugston. From Cllrs Brendan Curran and Davy Hyland.

CLUGSTON. Deepest sympathy is extended to Bridie on the sudden death of Paddy Clugston. From Tommy Carroll and Frank Johnston.

CLUGSTON. Deepest sympathy is extended to Bridie on the sudden death of Paddy Clugston. From his friends and neighbours in Mourneview Park, Newry.

CLUGSTON. Deepest sympathy is extended to Bridie on the sudden death of Paddy Clugston, a stalwart republican. From the Newry/Armagh Comhairle Ceantair, Sinn Féin; From the John Mitchel Sinn Féin Cumann, Newry; From the Seán Savage Sinn Féin Cumann, Kilkeel; From the South Down Comhairle Ceantair, Sinn Féin; From Newry PDF; From Newry Saoirse Committee.

CUPPLES (nee Hughes). Susan died 1 March 1998. RIP. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy. Deeply regretted by Keeler McCullough and family.

CUPPLES. Deepest sympathy is extended to the Cupples family on the death of their mother Susan. From the Republican movement, South Down; From the Republican Movement, Dundalk and North Louth; From Dundalk Sinn Féin.

DUGGAN. Deepest sympathy is extended to Harry Duggan, POW, Whitmoor, and family on the death of his father Johnnie. From Nick Mullen, Liam Quinn and Joe o'Connell, POWs, Frankland.

DUGGAN. Deepest sympathy is extended to Harry Duggan, POW, Whitmoor, and family on the death of his father Johnnie. From the Wolfe Tone Society, London and from all republican supporters in London.

DUGGAN. Deepest sympathy is extended to Harry Duggan and family on the death of his father Johnnie. From Isobelle Browne.

QUINN. Deepest sympathy is extended to Treasa Quinn and family on the death of her father. From Mickey Reilly.

Beannachtaí

BURKE. St Patrick's Day greetings to Crankie Frankie, Poetlaoise. From Derek, May and family.

McDONALD. St Patrcik's Day greetings to Gerry McDonald and all the lads in H8, Long Kesh. From Derek, May and family.


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