OMAGH REMEMBERS US VICTIMS IN SILENCE
Omagh remembers US victims in silence
THREE minutes' silence for the victims of the American disaster was observed in Omagh on Friday
At 11am the town, which knows so well the pain of terrorism, came to a standstill in remembrance of all those affected by the tragedy that erupted last Tuesday, devastating both the American people and the nation.
The community stood in silence to both pay their respects to those who had died as a result of the atrocity and to pray for all the American people who are now faced with trying to deal with the horrors of this undescribable tragedy.
In attendance at the memorial garden was Michael Gallagher, chairman of Omagh Self-Help Group, whose son, Adrian, died in the Omagh bomb.
During the silence Mr Gallagher held an American flag which he obtained during his visit to America, and lit a candle of remembrance for the American people.
As many will know only too well, the atrocity has brought back many vivid memories of the Omagh bombing that claimed the lives of 29 innocent people three years ago.
This was indeed felt at the service, reopening wounds that were not yet healed, enabling the entire Omagh community to share and identify with the American people, the full impact of the atrocity.
THREE minutes' silence for the victims of the American disaster was observed in Omagh on Friday
At 11am the town, which knows so well the pain of terrorism, came to a standstill in remembrance of all those affected by the tragedy that erupted last Tuesday, devastating both the American people and the nation.
The community stood in silence to both pay their respects to those who had died as a result of the atrocity and to pray for all the American people who are now faced with trying to deal with the horrors of this undescribable tragedy.
In attendance at the memorial garden was Michael Gallagher, chairman of Omagh Self-Help Group, whose son, Adrian, died in the Omagh bomb.
During the silence Mr Gallagher held an American flag which he obtained during his visit to America, and lit a candle of remembrance for the American people.
As many will know only too well, the atrocity has brought back many vivid memories of the Omagh bombing that claimed the lives of 29 innocent people three years ago.
This was indeed felt at the service, reopening wounds that were not yet healed, enabling the entire Omagh community to share and identify with the American people, the full impact of the atrocity.
Further Information
Publisher: TYRONE CONSTITUTION
Ref: TC/0935
Published Date: 20-Sep-01
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