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Post by Matt McNamara on Feb 24, 2011 19:37:28 GMT
Hi All Just put a new page on the Web Site to honour all the Soldiers of the Defence Forces who have died while serving overseas on the various UN Missions. And by coincidence today is the anniversary of young 21 year old Pte Michael McNeela, killed on this date in 1989. RIP Roll Of Honour: www.curragh.info/honour.htmMatt |
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Post by andybrennan on Feb 24, 2011 20:26:52 GMT
Hi Matt,
A fitting and lasting tribute to those who lost their lives in the pursuit of peace for their fellow man.
May they all Rest In Peace.
Andy
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Post by drylander on Feb 24, 2011 20:59:20 GMT
Hi Matt,
Just browsing through your Roll of Honour and I see one mistake.
Cpl. Liam Kelly. On your list as 25-12-1960. This seems to be a common mistake as the same date appears on most of the fabulous memorials erected by IUNVA. The correct date is 24-12-1960. I remember the day as if was yesterday.I worked as a shop boy and his mother was in the shop when an Army officer, the local Garda Sgt and the local PP came into the shop.They took her into the office to tell her the terrible news. Even though it was 51 years ago, I can still hear that poor woman's screams as if it was yesterday. That sound will stay with me 'till the day I die. Cpl. Kelly is a relative of mine and I meet his brother Paddy (ex 3rd Bn )regularly. jakel
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Post by Matt McNamara on Feb 24, 2011 21:53:11 GMT
Hi Matt, Just browsing through your Roll of Honour and I see one mistake. Cpl. Liam Kelly. On your list as 25-12-1960. This seems to be a common mistake as the same date appears on most of the fabulous memorials erected by IUNVA. The correct date is 24-12-1960. I remember the day as if was yesterday.I worked as a shop boy and his mother was in the shop when an Army officer, the local Garda Sgt and the local PP came into the shop.They took her into the office to tell her the terrible news. Even though it was 51 years ago, I can still hear that poor woman's screams as if it was yesterday. That sound will stay with me 'till the day I die. Cpl. Kelly is a relative of mine and I meet his brother Paddy (ex 3rd Bn )regularly. jakel Hi Jakel I have fixed that error. Thanks for the update. Matt |
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Post by tommysweeney1 on Feb 25, 2011 14:19:07 GMT
Matt,
A great piece of work, looking through the roll of honour the heart sank a bit reading the names, especially with the last post playing away in the background I had forgotten how many lads I knew who have passed on. I am sure it will be very helpful to anyone searching for information or who just want to browse.
Well done again
Tommy S
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Post by congojoemallon on Feb 25, 2011 16:58:55 GMT
80453 Cpl McGrath John 38 Inf Bn 21 March 1960 4 Hosp Coy
I remember with sadness the day this happened. This tragic accident happened returning from a St Patrick's Day parade. The memory stays with me to this day.
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Post by danwhelan438 on Feb 25, 2011 23:03:35 GMT
hi matt
excellent piece of work.
i rembember with great sadness the untimley death of a young military policeman cpl george murray rip 21 years young.i was a part of the convoy which went to naquara on that day when the poor chap lost his life.my first trip overseas 1994 55bn a long time ago sad recalling these memories of overseas service.not nice when so far from home also rembember st valintines day when four young men from the bloods died in an accident on they way to meet their girlfriends .our former chief dermot early rip was bn commander in 2000.may they all rest in peace.
dan
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Post by danwhelan438 on Feb 25, 2011 23:05:51 GMT
hi sorry
slip of pen 1984 not 1994
old age getting to me
dan
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Post by kathyo on Mar 1, 2011 10:51:45 GMT
hi matt
how very sad to see all the names i remember the first lad's
killed in the congo it was awful the whole camp was in shock
may the all rest in peace
kathyo
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Post by kellquinn on Mar 1, 2011 11:49:01 GMT
Hi Matt
A really good job there and a fitting tribute to all who have passed on, sad to say that throughout my trips to the Lebanon I knew 7 who lost their lives.
Regards
JKelly
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Post by livenowpraylater on Jan 30, 2012 11:13:54 GMT
******************************ROLL OF HONOUR******************************
Please note Cpl Nolan killed in congo Elizabethville 15 sept 1961 ,his army number *806566*
and NOT *806866*
Edward Nolan
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Post by Matt McNamara on Jan 30, 2012 16:02:51 GMT
******************************ROLL OF HONOUR****************************** Please note Cpl Nolan killed in congo Elizabethville 15 sept 1961 ,his army number *806566* and NOT *806866* Edward Nolan Hi Edward That error has been fixed. Matt |
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Post by livenowpraylater on Jan 30, 2012 19:18:10 GMT
Hello Matt.
Thank you very much for fixing Mick's number, i am shaking your hand , your are a dimond.
edward.
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Post by sean@mcdermott on Sept 20, 2018 14:38:38 GMT
Cant seem to get into site any longer as a guest
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