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| Lawrence Dickson [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
 Always in my thoughts. Sorry I was not there. (29/10/2009 14:58:57
by Eck
from Bathgate, Scotland
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| Lawrence, Always missed, never forgotten a true hero and a true Kivlin! J xxxxx (15/03/2009 22:18:36 )
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| David Montgomery [Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR)] Add | Full Profile |
| I feel I should post this in the hope that Davids family know that others within the Regimental family have not forgotten him. this has been taken from the guestbook at: http://www.udr.talktalk.net Never forget our fallen. David Montgomery murdered by cowards on 8th March 1984 when he was forced to his knees and shot in the back of his head in front of all at the petrol station where he worked on the Airport Road Moira. 32A (08/03/2010 21:58:58 by Royal irsish Association web master from Northern Ireland )
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| Its almost 25 years now you were taken from us on that Thursday morning 8th march 1984. Still seems like yesterday. GOD BLESS from your brother Roy (06/11/2009 01:00:29 )
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| I served with David Montgomery in 11 UDR, he was a fine young man and a great loss not just to his family but to Northern Ireland as a whole. (05/07/2008 23:35:37
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| David Hind [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| Always remembered. Jock slange na gael! (03/03/2010 10:48:05
from Kilmarnock
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| Desmond Dobbin [Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC)] Add | Full Profile |
| I don't know the Dobbin family personally but I think it was my grandfather who swapped shifts with Dessie on that fateful day. 4 years later he too would lose his life for the job he did. My heartfelt sympathy to the Dobbin family and may Dessie be at peace. (26/02/2010 13:11:11
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| Dessie was a brilliant artist and several of his paintings are to be found in homes and police stations around Northern Ireland. This was one of those tragic incidents whereby he had swapped shifts with a colleague and was on duty when he shouldn't. Sadly missed. (10/08/2007 14:26:33
from Co Armagh
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| James Sefton [ex-Royal Ulster Constabulary (xRUC)] Add | Full Profile |
| Always loved. Never forgotten. xxx (26/02/2010 13:06:02
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| At peace (13/11/2009 18:32:12
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| William Robson [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| Billy Robson - a truly memorable 15th/19th Hussar. Merebimur. (25/02/2010 15:51:01
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| I was there for you Bill, R.I.P. (10/12/2007 20:11:13
by JOCK
from DURHAM
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| Stephen Taverner [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| RIP CPL Taverner. Always remembered by 1st Gren Gds XMG 83 (19/02/2010 22:18:09
by Cookie
from Cwmbran Wales
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| Steve Taverner died of 80 % Burns in Woolwich Hospital on the 5th November 1983. (18/09/2009 01:23:39 by Brian Smudge Smith from Poole Dorset )
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| Geoffrey Campbell [Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC)] Add | Full Profile |
| Geoffrey was not only my first love but my friend we had only found out the week before he was murdered that I was carrying our first child. Geoff was in a new job and he was just so much looking forward to life everything was just as we wanted new life, new home, dog. You name it. We had so much to look forward to, but boy did things suddenly come crashing down looking forward 2 1st wedding anniversary it was not meant to be I feel very fortunate to have known u my darling. A big and very large void has been left not only in my life but also your beautiful daughter Julie's life and also the life of your grandsons Josh & Cammeron. We all miss u so much all we do is exsist. xxxxxxxxxxx (18/02/2010 23:43:56
by louise
from ballynahinch
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| Stephen McGonigle [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| I was serving in South Armagh at that time and had been point man on the road bomb clearance at Silver Bridge for the 2 days previous, we were supposed to carry on but were stood down on the 3rd day and moved out by Wessex to another job on the border(McAnulty), Cpl McGonigle (point man) was killed that day, it would of been me. My thoughts have always gone out to his wife and two children, I think of it a lot. (18/02/2010 17:58:34
by Rob 'Mads'
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| I remember that day like it was yesterday. I am one of the three injured that survived. If it wasn't for Macca telling us to spread out there would have been more then just Macca who made the ultimate sacrifice that day, and for that I will never forget how one soldier/good friend really saved the lives of the rest of the patrol on that day. R.I.P. Cpl from cooper 39. (23/12/2009 15:00:18
by deccae13a
from uk
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| Corporal Stephen McGonigle was killed when a roadside bomb exploded as he was on foot patrol in the countryside near Silverbridge , South Armagh , on the main Newry-Crossmaglen Road ; from Newark in Nottinghamshire , he had been in the British Army for 14 years and was married with two children . Three other British soldiers were injured in the attack which occured as they examined a parked car containing the bomb. He served with the Worcester & Sherwood Foresters. (18/07/2007 23:24:04
by a friend
from NI
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| To some just a soldier to us the world. Love and miss you. Pauline Stephen & Lee (17/07/2007 18:42:08
by Pauline
from withheld
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| James Nowosad [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| Jimmy was a popular guy in the Regiment(4 RTR) and is not forgotten even after all this time. R.I.P (18/02/2010 15:58:20 by Tam Stewart from Milton Keynes )
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| Derek Davidson [Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC)] Add | Full Profile |
| I like Derek's daughter was only 4 years old at the time of Derek's death and remember the night my Dad (Derek's Cousin) and my Dey (Derek's Uncle) left Scotland for the funeral. I'm now 35 and can remember it like it was yesterday. My parents have photo's of Derek's wedding to Linda which they attended. Having been so young at the time of his death I'm not sure I ever met Derek but know enough about him to know his family were proud in everything he achieved in his short life. R.I.P (17/02/2010 23:01:11
by Family
from Scotland
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| I was stationed with Derek in Springfield Parade, great chap, full of life. We had some good times never thought of what could happen. Like him I was also Ex Army and we both had been through the troubles. Rest in peace mate. (24/11/2009 16:34:46
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| Derek came originally from Edinburgh, he joined the Army where he served in Northern Ireland. He left the Army and joined the RUC and settled in Northern Ireland with his wife Linda who came from there. His daughter Gail was only 4 when he was killed. (29/10/2009 00:18:08
by Family Member R.I.P Derek
from Scotland
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| Colin Dunlop [Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC)] Add | Full Profile |
| Served with Colin , top guy, what a contrast to those who skulked, in the shadows, and shot him, some heroes, what. (15/02/2010 15:09:11
by YOGI
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| Peter Nesbitt [Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC)] Add | Full Profile |
| I was with Peter when he was murdered, Pete was a true gentleman , only interested in trying to make things better, loved his cars, and scouting, shame on those who came out and mocked him as he lay dead, have they really changed?? (15/02/2010 14:56:15
by YOGI
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| Jacob Rankin [Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC)] Add | Full Profile |
| Jacob was my mother's cousin. He was a true gentleman and a friend to everyone. He will always be remembered. (13/02/2010 19:16:14
by Valerie Moody
from Co Donegal, Ireland
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| Jacob Rankin was my dad's dad, and my grandfather! R.I.P (08/08/2007 16:14:47
by Leanne Rankin
from County Tyrone. Northern Ireland
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| Alan Stock [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| Alan was my brother-in-law. I remember him as a huge man (6'7") I also remember the night we all found out he had been killed. It was a tough time. Its nice to know that other people remember him as a person rather than as just another squaddie killed in Northern Ireland. He was always quick to smile. A true gentle giant. its been 27 years since he died but he is still remembered. rest peacefully bro x (13/02/2010 19:02:15 by Karl from Grantham, Lincolnshire )
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| A sad loss to the Battalion. Well remembered. A very likable young man.
(31/01/2010 23:47:49
by Ted Palmer (Bn Med Centre)
from Sittingbourne
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| William Wilson [Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC)] Add | Full Profile |
| I never got to meet you but I've met your two sons whom I know you would be extremely proud off. Your brother talks about you every time I see him....gone but not forgotten Billy! R.I.P (06/02/2010 11:38:57 by Steph from N.Ireland )
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| Hugh McCrone [Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC)] Add | Full Profile |
| To my brother who I will always miss and never forget. Hugh had to make his own way in life and did so by trying to bring a discipline into his own life that served the community and protected the country we both loved. He was so young and should not have had to die. Every day I have lived, I would gladly give him them all. For his life, others have been able to prosper. God bless you Hugh, I miss you. (01/02/2010 11:20:19 by SJ from England )
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| I fondly remember Hugh , we met as teenagers playing at a pool hall in our local town and I have been thinking a lot about him after all these years. I Thank My God Upon Every Remembrance Of You - Philippians 1:3 (04/11/2008 10:46:19
from Cookstown
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| A great friend and colleague who is very fondly remembered and sadly missed. I have brought my kids up knowing the name of a man they should have known personally, but unfortunately never got the chance to meet. I find it hard to think of him without a smile on my face and a tear in my eye. Always remembered! (12/10/2007 16:34:12 by Col from Omagh )
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| Kenneth Canham [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| Kenneth was my big brother, a big man with a big heart. He was killed 14 July 1972 not the 15 this date does appear on other records but is wrong.
Site Admin says- date corrected. Thanks (27/01/2010 22:50:22 by veronica robson nee canham from newcastle upon tyne )
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| William Clark [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| To my dearest father. Want to let you know that I think of you every day. You will never be forgotten. The bravest of the brave. Everyone should be grateful to you for your acts of heroism. Rest in peace main man. (27/01/2010 06:36:44
by Andrew Clark
from middlesbrough
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| Cyril McDonald [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| I knew "Daddy" Mac in Fallingbostel. I was a Corporal in the REME at 7 Arm'd Workshops, he used the bar at our camp and had many a drink with him, he was a very kind and generous person. On the day we heard he had been killed we could not take it in. I always remember him on Armistice Day and other times when I think of those days, so sad that he and many other brave soldiers had to die. Rest in peace my friend Trevor Horn (known as "Toots") (21/01/2010 09:57:33 by Toots from Cornwall )
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| A message for Daddymac Thinking of you and Wilf, Now that the memorial has been set up in Staffordshire I will be paying my respects to you both on the 1st Dec 2007. REST IN PEACE (10/11/2007 17:10:46 by Sherry Sherrington from Newport South Wales )
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| Steven Smart [Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR)] Add | Full Profile |
| Steve 'Paddy' Smart. Top bloke, great soldier and a good mate Ex 19 Bty (10/01/2010 11:09:14 by Jonah from Leeds )
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| Roger Love [Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR)] Add | Full Profile |
| Roger is my brother.......today's bombing of the police man in Antrim brings it all back to those awful days when it all happened .........my thoughts are with his family at this time. (09/01/2010 02:07:36
by Julianne Ritchie (Love)
from Loughgall Co Armagh
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| Michael Kay [Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC)] Add | Full Profile |
| Mick Kay was formerly a soldier in the 1st Royal Tank Regiment (1RTR) and served in Northern Ireland with 1 RTR April 1973-Nov 1974 based at Lisnanelly Barracks, Omagh, Co Tyrone. (07/01/2010 22:53:37
by Tiny Hart
from Poole, Dorset
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| Michael Adams [Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR)] Add | Full Profile |
| I lived in Northern Ireland as a missionary when Michael was killed, it seems like yesterday when we heard the news. He was not only the bright hope for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in our small congregation, he exemplified hope for all of Northern Ireland. I was just 20 when we first met, but he literally carried an optimism and light from within. He made a lasting impression on me when we met and always made you feel on top of the world. I'll never forget the kindness you showed to me, my friend. Thank you for making Northern Ireland my home. Michael White (05/01/2010 07:07:35 by Michael White from Utah- USA )
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| I remember Mick, we were in training together for the Royal Engineers. A lovely genuine bloke. I was surprised to find out that even though he was from Northern Ireland, he wasn't a Catholic or a Protestant, he was a Mormon of all things. So sad to be taken away from all that loved him at such a young age. You are remembered Mick. RIP. (09/11/2009 05:46:54
by Denis
from Perth, WA
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| My brave cousin Michael, My one vivid memory of you from my childhood is in my mind often as I think of you, it's a happy memory that makes me smile, and although I was so young when you died, I will always remember you. I hate the way those murderers broke the hearts of my family in a way that they could never be fixed and I will never forgive them for what they did. Your picture will always hang on my wall and I will forever be proud of you. You'll never be forgotten xxx (06/07/2009 16:34:11 by clare )
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| I also was there that day albeit at Ballykilner and was horrified to see the carnage that they done to our boys. The bravery of the UDR still lives on to the memory of all those that died defending our country against the perpetrators of violence. (11/03/2009 03:31:28
by ginge
from surrey
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| Many years on I still remember being the first patrol to the site of this bomb. I often reflect on the men who died and wish them well. Soldier 2 Para (06/08/2008 21:43:41 )
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| Daniel Blinco [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| 16 years have passed and I still think of you often Dan - love you loads and always will - sleep well my gentle giant xx (30/12/2009 09:52:14
from Oswaldtwistle
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| I remember your death, I felt so sad for you. I think of you often and your family. may you rest in peace. Your killer still has to answer to the Lord. Garda officer who served in nearby southern Irish town. (25/07/2008 23:43:24
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| Cyril Smith [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| I was there. I remember a lot, the chef from the first comment has a huge scar down his face and was trapped inside the kitchen the whole place had an eerie feel to it littered as far as you could see so much for the blast walls. The search bay was gone, the sand bagged bunker was gone. The driver gave the wrong amount of time don't know if he knew or not but Smithy must have thought he had longer till it went off. He only had a few weeks left and had stayed on so he could do the tour with the rest of us. Before deployment we were all celebrating and he was drinking this pink stuff we called it from the bottle. He was engaged and was getting married right after the tour, he had a whole life ahead of him. We were all staggering around Lemgo for his stag night, pink stuff is all that comes to mind for it. I seen his fiancee in Suzie's bar when we got back, I had no idea what to say to her but got her a drink. We had a small memorial at camp. There is also a small plaque at R14 and in Bessbrook Mill. I hope its peaceful now brother. H (24/12/2009 01:43:14
by H 5 plt b coy 2 royal irish
from baghdad ,iraq
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| Not a year has gone by, since 1990 that I haven't thought of you and the course of events still very vivid in my mind and I doubt I will ever will forget. Our loss of life to an outstanding soldier, and how lucky the rest of us were. God bless you Smithy military chef at the pvcp (08/09/2009 22:03:01 by barney acc attached to b coy 2 rir )
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| Never met u but on this day u was taken on another checkpoint 5 of my friends were also taken R.I.P AND LOOK AFTER EACH OTHER (12/05/2008 13:26:56 by EX KINGSMAN D COMPANY )
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| Still think about you often, RIP (16/12/2007 16:47:39
by Michaela
from U.S.A
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| I was known as Ranger Colin Donovan in 1990. I served in A coy 2nd Batt Royal Irish Rangers I was on the same tour of duty in 1990 but as I was in a different company was some distance away on a patrol. There was confusing messages coming over the radio that the checkpoint near Newry had been hit and they're had been some casualties. Suddenly it all became real and the 3 month up to then bimble through forestry blocks and fields became alert and fully aware patrolling. I was 20 back then and I came home that December unlike you my dear friend. I think about you every now and again and realise how lucky I was to make it. God bless you Cyril and may he hold you in the palm of his hand my old friend. (07/11/2007 21:35:40 from Cork )
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| David Salthouse [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| A great guy and mentor, sadly missed. When in Catterick always pay my respects. CEDE NULLIS. (18/12/2009 12:19:44
by Jono
from Barnsley
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| Dave Salthouse, a good friend no longer with us. What a waste. Rest in peace mate. Kev S (02/09/2009 10:52:54
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| Thomas Allan Ritchie [Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR)] Add | Full Profile |
| I was the Cpl in charge of the patrol. Allan was the driver. we rounded a corner and were fired on from behind. The bullets ripped in from the back of the landrover. I was injured, Allan was not wearing a flak jacket. He was hit, the rover ran up a bank and toppled over. (17/12/2009 21:31:58 by Sam Hudson from Magherafelt )
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| Was in F Company with Alan in the 1970's. One of lifes real gentlemen. God bless. (27/09/2008 23:56:01
by rolly
from england
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| Served with F Coy 5 UDR. He lived with his widowed mother and brother at Ballymoughan near Magherafelt. Two weapons were thought to be used by gunmen lying in wait for a patrol to come along. (31/07/2007 03:18:20
by Brian Boru
from NI
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| Robin Smyrl [Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR)] Add | Full Profile |
| Robin Smyrl was a true gent and a first class individual. He is still remembered with the greatest respect. People may pass but memories remain. (26/11/2009 12:04:40 by andrew stewart from north wales )
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| I have had the pleasure of working with his sister, for the past number of years.
Gavin (27/07/2007 21:08:40
by Gavin
from NI
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| Peter Hill [Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR)] Add | Full Profile |
| A good friend whom I met as Training Major of the 5th Bn UDR. (25/11/2009 14:04:14
by John
from Plymouth
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