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| Norman McKenzie [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
 Hi R.B. from Bury St Edmunds. Norman was in my unit, 54 Sqn RCT. I had just come in from patrol when I heard of his death. He had just bought a new MK3 Cortina, yellow, which he had been saving up for. He only had it 6 weeks before going to N.I. At least he achieved his goal. Our unit was only 200 strong so everybody knew Norman and felt his loss. I would very much appreciate any photos you have of the incident. Please send to email:felton48@yahoo.co.uk (03/07/2010 02:05:46 by Davve Foreman (Lcpl) 54 Sqn RCT from London )
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| I am an ex Royal Engineer who served in N I at the time of Norman McKenzie's death. I was stationed at Omagh as part of a detachment from Castle Dillon. The following morning of his death I was called out with my search team to the incident to check for booby traps and find the firing point. The land Rover that Norman McKenzie was driving was laying upside down with Norman still laying underneath. I took colour photo's of the land rover after it was recovered back to Omagh if anyone is interested. (24/04/2010 19:38:22 by R.B. from Bury St Edmunds )
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| Stephen McGonigle [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| Mac its been 22yrs since m8, your always in my thoughts m8. (07/05/2011 20:00:11
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| 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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| Frederick Dicks [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| Freddie I was trying to arrange the Elizabeth Cross in honour of your ultimate sacrifice, but when I checked with the appropriate people, I was informed that the request must be via the family. If any of the your family ever read this please e-mail me or go to any of the Green Howards Northern Meets I am usually there and look me up as none of us are getting any younger (07/09/2011 03:24:57 by Alan from Middlesbrough )
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| Freddie, Not sure if there is a big G up there, but Over Thirty five years have now passed since that dreadful night in Dungannon ,I have managed to contact your brother Tommy who is currently working in London and we are going to meet up in about 3 weeks time, I do believe we met up in 1974 cant quite remember . I was over at your resting place last week on the anniversary and i am thinking of tidying it up, not sure if I need permission? I believe Chippy Chapman also went over to your grave but we missed each other. R.I.P Freddie (16/06/2009 13:26:27 by Al Hindmarsh from Middlesbrough )
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| As the years go by i often think of you Freddie and even after all this time i can get quite emotional at times. We are now having get togethers with other Green Howards on a monthly basis you would have loved it.RIP Alan H XIX (12/11/2008 13:32:27 by Alan from Middlesborough )
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| Stephen Gillespie [Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC)] Add | Full Profile |
| A fine man. (16/01/2011 08:04:20
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| Hello my name is Rachael Gillespie. Stephen Gillespie's daughter. I noticed it said he died on the 3rd and it was 2 days after the attack, he actually died on the 2nd may 1991 and it happened on the 1st . It is very nice to know that people still think of him. (24/02/2009 20:40:43 by Rachael from Belfast )
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| Stevie and I were cons in the " SILVERS ". I was an over weight jogger and he a gazelle. A more decent human being I have yet to find. He loved a laugh and was always his own man. Still sadly missed...... (21/10/2007 14:37:17
by HILTI
from BELFAST
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| When I new about Stephen I knew him off my bb. Love from the Kitchens. God bless Stephen I still and cry over you althought you knew me little. God bless you rest in peace (13/10/2007 21:51:25 by The Kitchens )
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| Stephen was a great athlete, a great man who served his country well. He will be always remebered. From the Kitchens (06/10/2007 22:08:51
by The Kitchens
from Belfast
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| Stephen was a great athlete and all-round sportsman. Further he was an excellent police officer greatly thought of by his colleagues. Sadly taken and missed. (09/08/2007 15:12:00
from Co Armagh
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| Maheshkumar Islania [Royal Air Force (RAF)] Add | Full Profile |
| I had the pleasure of working with Mick at RAF Hendon in the mid-eighties, he taught me to play squash, boy did he give me the run around, he had telescopic arms! Mick also introduced me to the delights of real Indian food, along with Nick Johnson and Paul Cumming we sampled some of the best Indian cuisine that North London had to offer. I will never forget the cricket games held in the modem room at the Supply Computer Centre or the abuse that the BT mega stream engineering phone, which Mick used to make calls to India!!
I was stationed at RAF Ascension Island when Mick and his daughter were murdered, not a week goes by when in quite moments I reflect and think about this kind and gentle person.
(25/09/2010 19:14:00
by cristaki
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| Mahesh was my husband, although we were not married long we remained friends. I found out his life had been taken with the one thing he wanted most in the world his child. he was so proud to be in the Royal Air Force and was a family man, they will miss him as much now and when he was first taken. not a month goes by when I don't think of him, I hope he rests in peace and enjoys his time he now has with his daughter. God bless, and thank you for being in my life. (15/03/2009 22:48:48 )
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| every day I see mick and his daughter and see Smita crying. I will never forget them and my tears will never dry. God bless you all. (18/09/2008 01:51:34
by fatboy
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| I was "Micks" colleague and will never forget his smiling face. A tragic loss to all. (12/10/2007 12:34:50
from Mallorca
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| Paul Reid [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| Owen McQuade [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| I used to work with Owen when he worked with racehorses. the grey horse is called , (a filly,) "kingdom come". Owen looked after her. I have great found memories of Tina and Owen , and of little Owen too. I have photos of them when they lived at the farm. I also every year think of his loss, he was a true friend and very kind man. he would help anyone in need. (14/11/2010 09:41:20
by dorothy pettett (now waddell)
from govan glasgow
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| I knew Owen through my mother and father who were very good friends with himself and his wife Tina (Alec and Margaret Dunlop). Both were known to me as Uncle Owen and Auntie Tina. I remember I used to babysit for them when they based in NI and was overjoyed to see the remaining family members visit very good friends of mine (The Connell family who were based in Berengaria Village, Cyprus). I remember my fathers face as he came through the door that night to break the news to my mother about uncle Owen's passing. I remember Trevor McDonald announcing it on the 10 o'clock news. I remember being in floods of tears at school the following day. My wishes go out to all of Uncle Owen's family. Alex Dunlop (jnr) (10/06/2009 16:45:29 by Al Dunlop from Edinburgh )
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| Some additional images from Owen's daughter.
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| Uncle Owen you were a true warrior , so sorry I never got the chance to get to know you . GOD BLESS. Sadly taken away far too young. (18/03/2009 20:33:53 by STEPHEN from GLASGOW )
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| My Dad was a wonderful man. Not a day has gone by that I have not missed him. I am proud to tell people that my Dad was a great man . Loved by all who knew him. An amazing Son, Brother, Soldier, Husband & Father. SIMPLY THE BEST !! (11/11/2008 20:17:42
by KellyAnn
from Vancouver Canada
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| Philip Cross [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| Phil you were like a Second dad to me an like a brother to my dad. It still hurts me as much today as it did all those years ago. Hey remember when you used to pretend to magic a coin from behind my ear! I realise that I don't have money growing there now, If only ey ha ha! Miss you so so much. R.I.P xxxxxx (17/05/2011 20:17:49
by Leanne Roberts
from Liverpool
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| I'm a childhood friend of Phil's but hadn't seen him since we were about fifteen. Devastated like many when the news was broadcast all those years ago. I will always recall him during the two minutes on the 11th; just like I did today. RIP Phil
Ron Gemmell (11/11/2010 20:22:47 by Ron from Warrington )
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| R.I.P Uncle Philip.
You are missed so much, we love you with all our hearts.
Rest in peace uncle Phil.
Lots of love, Naomi XX.
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| Apprentice together, a corp we had fun in.... miss you mate (02/08/2009 22:12:57
by Karl Moore
from Derby
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| Gone but not forgotten Rest easy Bob Jones (22/05/2009 11:13:42 by Bob from Aldershot )
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| He wasn't just a soldier, he was a medic. He was a good man. He was sitting in my seat when he died, I having gotten up to buy a round of drinks before heading back to the Sergeant's Mess 'and a little more quiet' than was available in the Junior Ranks bar we had been invited to for the Rugby final. I'm no mental wreck over it, but I've always had a vague sense of guilt that he had died and I had avoided death by those few minutes. Hopefully he and fellow victim of a cowardly attack, Craig Pantry, can rest in peace now. (03/12/2008 20:10:16 by Rogan Muldoon from TX USA )
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| David Brown [Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC)] Add | Full Profile |
| Joseph Leach [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| I miss you uncle Joseph.
Gone but you will never be forgotten.
xxxxx (30/06/2010 02:50:51
by ann
from preston. lancs
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| William Beacom [Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC)] Add | Full Profile |
| Johnson was fairly new to the Markets section at the time, but already had a reputation as a thoroughly decent man. A Church going man he showed genuine concern and affection for the people of the Markets area. I seem to remember him speaking of his wife and daughters. I was 7 R IRISH at the time and we'd already been in the Markets that morning, lots of dicking that day, but there often was. Johnson was driving the mobile that day, they got a call to attend a house in friendly street after we had pulled out. I heard the Prig fired from our position on Oxford st. We got in quick, but too late. Brave young men like Johnson need to be remembered. Our present peace is their memorial. RIP (12/04/2008 18:45:53
by David
from R IRISH
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| Mervyn Johnson [Royal Irish Regiment (R IRISH)] Add | Full Profile |
| Never got to tell ya nite nite daddy but I love and miss you loads. You would of made a great granda to my 4 children and Jason's daughter. They would of made you the proudest grandad around xxxxx (27/06/2010 22:41:09
by alison
from belfast
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| John Hannigan [Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR)] Add | Full Profile |
| Donald Macaulay [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| My father, RUC, was on duty when the bodies of the three Para's were flown into Musgrave Park Hospital. The sight still haunts him to this day. Their sacrifice will not be forgotten (03/03/2008 21:03:55
by Stote
from N. Down
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| Robert Thompson [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| I was on patrol with Robert (Rab) when this happened a truly sad day. Your father was the Section Commander (Corporal) and I was his Second in Command (LCpl) I now live in N Ireland (a beautiful country with many good people) I remember your Mum and Dad in Hemer prior to our tour. Just wanted you to know that someone else still remembers your Dad and thinks of that fateful day often. It changed my life. All the very best to you (20/10/2011 15:40:09 by John Gracie from N Ireland )
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| Thinking of ya dad
love Diane
xx (29/03/2010 17:48:55
by diane
from aberdeen
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| John Williams [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| Anthony Rapley [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| I knew Anthony only vaguely as he and the two other Riflemen were in a different platoon but by one of those strange quirks of fate I spoke to all three of them an hour or so before they were killed. A real tragedy, especially on the last day of our tour, another 24 hours and all would have been well. Rest in Peace Brother Rifleman, you are not forgotten. (04/01/2008 19:02:58
by Paddy M
from E.Yorks
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| I hope you and Nick and Danny are propping the NAFFI bar in heaven Dave (09/12/2007 22:00:38 )
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| Daniel Holland [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| Still remembering at 11:23 today it will be 28 years. Still thinking of the 3 you. I will have my minutes silence at 11:23 just like every year RIP (25/03/2010 09:23:23 by alan from germany )
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| hi Danny I was probably the last person to speak to you as you left Springfield rd base, we spoke about my wedding and that you were going to be my bestman a month later. Then it happened god I still cant believe you were taken away from us on that frightful day, mate its now been 28 years but I think of you a lot especially on the 25 march. I have my own minutes silence for you, I will never forget, all good riflemen go to heaven but only to reorg,RIP my friend. (11/03/2010 16:20:13
by alan
from germany
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| I was in the same room as you half an hour before you were taken from us. The Regiment still remembers all its fallen Riflemen. REST IN PEACE (28/07/2008 17:39:09 by Tim from Dorset )
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| Your fellow riflemen will always remember you Daniel (28/07/2008 17:32:16
by Danny
from Dorset
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| I knew Daniel only vaguely as he and the two other Riflemen were in a different platoon but by one of those strange quirks of fate I spoke to all three of them an hour or so before they were killed. A real tragedy, especially on the last day of our tour, another 24 hours and all would have been well. Rest in Peace Brother Rifleman, you are not forgotten. (04/01/2008 19:04:17
by Paddy M
from E.Yorks
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| Nice to know you mate... (09/12/2007 21:53:26
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| Nicholas Malakos [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| Nick was my brother in law at the time. He was a great lad, and had the potential to be a great human being. I am trying to find a photo that was published in The Sun the day after the ambush which showed him (as I recall) crouched, on patrol, chatting to a kid. He wasn't in NI out of any real conviction, he was simply doing his job and he didn't even see his killer.
Nick, I haven't forgotten you
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by John
from Luxembourg
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| Nick started Wattenden primary school with my older brother Allan and they were friends from then on. My childhood is peppered with memories of them together - parties, making camps in the garden or the woods, them proudly going off to army cadets (the endless spit and polish!), playing snooker on my brothers' half size snooker table and sneaking a crafty ciggie when they thought Mum didn't know.
He was gentle, mild mannered and a good friend to Allan. None of us were surprised that he went into the army - he loved the cadets. I can particularly remember all the boys getting ready for the Remembrance Day Ceremonies every year - how proudly they marched off in their cadet uniforms and shiny boots.
That's how I see him when I think of him, especially on Remembrance Day. He will never be forgotten.
(11/11/2008 11:45:33
by Paula
from Croydon, Surrey
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| Nick.... Joined up with you, Sept 11th 1979... Went through the same heartache, shared nights in basic in the cold at Sennybridge...We'd smoke No.6 on guard duty at Peninsula Barracks... went fishing together...dhobied together....we passed out together on the same day 1 year later, went to the same battalion... You went to a different company, but we still met, put the world to rights.... I've seen your name at the arboretum..... I'll be there on the anniversary, my friend.... God bless you.........Zak (16/03/2008 23:04:17
by Zak
from Sutton Coldfield
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| I knew Nicholas only vaguely as he and the two other Riflemen were in a different platoon but by one of those strange quirks of fate I spoke to all three of them an hour or so before they were killed. A real tragedy, especially on the last day of our tour, another 24 hours and all would have been well. Rest in Peace Brother Rifleman, you are not forgotten. (04/01/2008 19:00:45
by Paddy M
from E.Yorks
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| Miss you mate, we all have our own boys and family now, shame you never had the chance... (09/12/2007 21:58:51
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| Robert Howes [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| We will always remember (30/08/2009 06:05:24
by ex corp
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| Bernard Montgomery [Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC)] Add | Full Profile |
| Graham Duggan [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| My name's Graham Duggan too. So sad, so sad. A great name gone to waste. (13/11/2007 16:24:18 by graham duggan from cork )
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| Thomas Loughlin [Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR)] Add | Full Profile |
| David Ross [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| Rest in Peace Davy. Although I was only 14 when you were taken, I still said a prayer for you when I passed along the same road 6 years later. You'll be proud of your boys, they have grown into fine young men. (09/09/2011 22:59:10
by Kenny
from Edinburgh
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| Sleep well Davy. There is hardly a day goes past when I don't pay homage to your passing.
Dave was murdered when he was driving a mini bus he had collected to take the unit wives out for the day. Those brave 'soldiers' of the IRA hid in a field and murdered this totally defenceless man. They left a note at the firing point. It said 'Ha, ha'. May they rot in hell. (09/08/2007 10:57:33
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| Robert Leslie [Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC)] Add | Full Profile |
| Paul Sheppard [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| Paul we caught them all, rest in peace 132 will remember you (11/05/2011 11:44:56 by JC from Scotland )
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| I've not forgotten (18/11/2009 18:37:55 )
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| Miles Amos [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| Stephen Cummins [British Army (BA)] Add | Full Profile |
| A VERY SPECIAL SON, BROTHER AND UNCLE WHO WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED BY HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. (16/02/2011 15:34:24
by HIS MUM AND DAD BROTHERS AND NEPHEWS
from PETERSFIELD
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| He was loved then and in 2011 he still holds our hearts, a truly special man. Till God sees fit to reunite us. xx (21/01/2011 21:03:55
by deborah
from forest of dean
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