the british governments apology to the family of a 12 year old schoolgirl shot in the back going past an army checkpoint is 35 years too late.
Is that the one when they drove through the checkpoint at about 70mph(I think I'm thinking about one maybe 20 years ago)? If so, there is no way we are going to agree on anything about it!
The family of a schoolgirl killed by a British soldier in Co Armagh almost 35 years ago has welcomed an apology issued by the British government. However, Michael O'Hare, whose sister, Majella, was shot dead at an army checkpoint in 1976, said the development would not bring closure to the family, who still grieved for their loss. 'We have to accept that closure never happens in a case like this,' he said. He added: 'If you lose a child or sibling closure is a term that never really comes. 'It is not closure but we have moved along the way. It has been a long time coming. It still does not avoid the fact that Majella is dead as a result of their actions.' Majella O'Hare, 12, was shot in the back after she walked past an army checkpoint on 14 August 1976. She had been with a group of children who were on their way to the local church for confession. Majella was found by her father, who was in the area and heard shots being fired. She died while she was being airlifted to Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry. wheres the wind up in this story there is none its too ****in little too ****ing late
as relevant as this............ August 24, 1572, was the date of the infamous St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre in France. On that day, over 400 years ago, began one of the most horrifying holocausts in history. The glorious Reformation, begun in Germany on October 31, 1517, had spread to France—and was joyfully received. A great change had come over the people as industry and learning began to flourish, and so rapidly did the Truth spread that over a third of the population embraced the Reformed Christian Faith. However, alarm bells began to ring at the Vatican! France was her eldest daughter and main pillar—the chief source of money and power. . . . King Pepin of the Franks (the father of Charlemagne) had given the Papal States to the Pope almost 1000 years earlier. Almost half the real estate in the country was owned by the clergy. Meanwhile, back in Paris, the King of France and his Court spent their time drinking, reveling and carousing. The Court spiritual adviser—a Jesuit priest— urged them to massacre the Protestants—as penance for their many sins! To catch the Christians off-guard every token of peace, friendship, and ecumenical good will was offered. Suddenly—and without warning—the devilish work commenced. Beginning at Paris, the French soldiers and the Roman Catholic clergy fell upon the unarmed people, and blood flowed like a river throughout the entire country. Men, women, and children fell in heaps before the mobs and the bloodthirsty troops. In one week, almost 100,100 Protestants perished. The rivers of France were so filled with corpses that for many months no fish were eaten. In the valley of the Loire, wolves came down from the hills to feel upon the decaying bodies of Frenchmen. The list of massacres was as endless as the list of the dead! Many were imprisoned—many sent as slaves to row the King's ships—and some were able to escape to other countries. . . . The massacres continued for centuries. The best and brightest people fled to Germany, Switzerland, England, Ireland and eventually America and brought their incomparable manufacturing skills with them. . . . France was ruined. . . . Wars, famine, disease and poverty finally led to the French Revolution—the Guillotine—the Reign of Terror—the fall of the Roman Catholic Monarchy—atheism—communism etc., etc. When news of the Massacre reached the Vatican there was jubilation! Cannons roared—bells rung—and a special commemorative medal was struck—to honor the occasion! The Pope commissioned Italian artist Vasari to paint a mural of the Massacre—which still hangs in the Vatican!
posted it because like most rational people i was sickened when i read it ...ive a daughter close to that young girls age
you posted it cos you were sickened. if you were really sickened you would be out protesting (yup protesting) and try to do something about it.
dont worry me and plenty more will be protesting when lizzie visits in may BH gets mouldy after half a can and hes on here somewer i seen him on another thread lurking
The Historical enquiries team has done some excellent work. I think its an important initiative. I wouldn't be a fan of the RUC but their initial investigation was vindicated. The family weren't seeking a second prosecution but I wonder will the PPS consider prosecuting yet another soldier who has been caught telling lies. A pointlessly tragic event.
I have to bite my lip when my 3 year old keeps pointing at the tv and saying "Daddy buy me that!" http://www.toysrus.co.uk/browse/product/hm-armed-forces
Acht dont worry Mick - you guys usually have them sorted by the age of 7 - right? HMforces - aaah the guys who stopped Nazi Germany....thought you would hate them....
