MESSAGES OF SUPPORT FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD
Messages of support from all over the world
By Jane Bardon
MESSAGES of support for the families devastated by the Omagh bomb and expressions of shock and grief have been flooding in to the Irish News online book of condolences:-
"Since this happened numerous people here in Hong Kong, knowing I am from Ireland, or just having heard my accent in recent days, have spoken of their shared feeling for you." Gerry Richie, Hong Kong.
"Once again the innocents have suffered in a war that seems as mindless as it is senseless." John Coogan, Sussex, England.
"The thoughts and prayers of millions of Canadians are with you after this terrible bombing." Fornssler Canada.
"To the ones that placed the bomb: I wonder what you think now, after seeing and hearing about all those women and children. Wouldn't it be time to start thinking?" BJ Den Dekker, USA.
"My deepest condolences to the poor families in Omagh. Such a nice town." Jim McCool, New Jersey.
"The country has to stand together to wipe out terrorism and murder, no matter what side you represent." Steve McVittie, Vancouver, Canada.
"From Australia our sadness and disbelief that such an outrage could have occurred." Sean O'Donnell, Australia (formerly of Belfast).
"As a Mennonite living in the peace and security of central Canada it is difficult for me to realise the depth of the hatred and bigotry that lies behind this recent outrage." John Grey, Canada.
"Words cannot express our sadness We all know that it could have so easily been our families and our wee town." Bronagh and Michael Moon Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (formerly of Lurgan).
To add your comments and messages of sympathy to the online book of condolences or the online letters page access the Irish News site at www.irishnews.com or email j.bardon@irishnews.com
"Lock them up and never let them out"
COMMENT LINE
When these people are caught they should never get out We don't need people like these on the streets of our country. Dunmurry caller
Lock them up and never let them out again. Lurgan caller
I refuse to believe that any IRA splinter group would bomb civilians in a mainly nationalist town. Belfast caller
The Omagh bombers are a disgrace to the name republican and to the name IRA. They should desist from their actions and disband forthwith. The only way forward is dialogue and consulting each other. Former IRA prisoner from Ardoyne
This is what the US dollars collected by Sinn Fein and republican parties have got Ulster people. Male caller
The people who carried out this bombing should be put away forever or their lives taken from them. No action is too strong to deal with these callous murderers. Female caller
Please God let this be the last bombing in Ireland, please, please. Male caller
Not one more life must be taken. The no camp must be clearly told that equality is what will matter from here on. Their ideology must take a back seat because life matters more than all their selfish aspirations. South Belfast caller
I have prayed and cried and prayed and cried. I am so disgusted. These people should be hung. Belfast caller
I am literally ashamed to be called Irish. How could people do this to other people in Ireland never mind visiting tourists? I am shocked, upset and don't know what to do. I am just ashamed to be Irish. Michael
The GAA's plans to go ahead with games at the weekend is an absolute and diabolical disgrace considering that one of the people who lost their wife happens to be a GAA referee. It is beyond belief. Female caller
The denial of responsibility by the 32 County Sovereignty Committee is as pathetic as the Orange Order abdicating their responsibility for the deaths of the three children in Ballymoney. Portadown Catholic
Helpline Numbers-
The Samaritans
(Omagh branch) 01662 244944.
Victim Support
Omagh Health Centre 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Phone: Enniskillen (01365)322475; Strabane (01504) 382492 or the Regional Office, Belfast, (01232) 244039
Cruse Bereavement Line
01232 434600
The Samaritans
01232 664422
People wishing to donate blood should contact Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service on Freecall 0500 534 666 to find about donor
sessions
The WAVE Centre
provides practical support, advice and befriending to people bereaved in the Troubles. Contact 01232 779922 or 01861 511599
Police Numbers
Numbers for the RUC incident room set up in Omagh to investigate the bomb attack are as follows: (01662) 244159;256675; 256676 and an answerphone service on 246979.
By Jane Bardon
MESSAGES of support for the families devastated by the Omagh bomb and expressions of shock and grief have been flooding in to the Irish News online book of condolences:-
"Since this happened numerous people here in Hong Kong, knowing I am from Ireland, or just having heard my accent in recent days, have spoken of their shared feeling for you." Gerry Richie, Hong Kong.
"Once again the innocents have suffered in a war that seems as mindless as it is senseless." John Coogan, Sussex, England.
"The thoughts and prayers of millions of Canadians are with you after this terrible bombing." Fornssler Canada.
"To the ones that placed the bomb: I wonder what you think now, after seeing and hearing about all those women and children. Wouldn't it be time to start thinking?" BJ Den Dekker, USA.
"My deepest condolences to the poor families in Omagh. Such a nice town." Jim McCool, New Jersey.
"The country has to stand together to wipe out terrorism and murder, no matter what side you represent." Steve McVittie, Vancouver, Canada.
"From Australia our sadness and disbelief that such an outrage could have occurred." Sean O'Donnell, Australia (formerly of Belfast).
"As a Mennonite living in the peace and security of central Canada it is difficult for me to realise the depth of the hatred and bigotry that lies behind this recent outrage." John Grey, Canada.
"Words cannot express our sadness We all know that it could have so easily been our families and our wee town." Bronagh and Michael Moon Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (formerly of Lurgan).
To add your comments and messages of sympathy to the online book of condolences or the online letters page access the Irish News site at www.irishnews.com or email j.bardon@irishnews.com
"Lock them up and never let them out"
COMMENT LINE
When these people are caught they should never get out We don't need people like these on the streets of our country. Dunmurry caller
Lock them up and never let them out again. Lurgan caller
I refuse to believe that any IRA splinter group would bomb civilians in a mainly nationalist town. Belfast caller
The Omagh bombers are a disgrace to the name republican and to the name IRA. They should desist from their actions and disband forthwith. The only way forward is dialogue and consulting each other. Former IRA prisoner from Ardoyne
This is what the US dollars collected by Sinn Fein and republican parties have got Ulster people. Male caller
The people who carried out this bombing should be put away forever or their lives taken from them. No action is too strong to deal with these callous murderers. Female caller
Please God let this be the last bombing in Ireland, please, please. Male caller
Not one more life must be taken. The no camp must be clearly told that equality is what will matter from here on. Their ideology must take a back seat because life matters more than all their selfish aspirations. South Belfast caller
I have prayed and cried and prayed and cried. I am so disgusted. These people should be hung. Belfast caller
I am literally ashamed to be called Irish. How could people do this to other people in Ireland never mind visiting tourists? I am shocked, upset and don't know what to do. I am just ashamed to be Irish. Michael
The GAA's plans to go ahead with games at the weekend is an absolute and diabolical disgrace considering that one of the people who lost their wife happens to be a GAA referee. It is beyond belief. Female caller
The denial of responsibility by the 32 County Sovereignty Committee is as pathetic as the Orange Order abdicating their responsibility for the deaths of the three children in Ballymoney. Portadown Catholic
Helpline Numbers-
The Samaritans
(Omagh branch) 01662 244944.
Victim Support
Omagh Health Centre 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Phone: Enniskillen (01365)322475; Strabane (01504) 382492 or the Regional Office, Belfast, (01232) 244039
Cruse Bereavement Line
01232 434600
The Samaritans
01232 664422
People wishing to donate blood should contact Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service on Freecall 0500 534 666 to find about donor
sessions
The WAVE Centre
provides practical support, advice and befriending to people bereaved in the Troubles. Contact 01232 779922 or 01861 511599
Police Numbers
Numbers for the RUC incident room set up in Omagh to investigate the bomb attack are as follows: (01662) 244159;256675; 256676 and an answerphone service on 246979.
Further Information
Publisher: THE IRISH NEWS
Ref: IN/0089
Published Date: 19-Aug-98
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