THE THREE MEN OF VALOUR WHO PLAYED KEY ROLES
THREE MEN of valour who played keys roles in the immediate aftermath of the August 15th bomb - the North's worst ever atrocity - have been honoured in the New Years Day List.
An OBE has been awarded to Dr Clive Russell, Consultant Physician and Medical Director for the Sperrin Lakeland Health and Social Care Trust, who was one of the medics in charge of the town's Tyrone County Hospital. It was there that the majority of the 270 victims were treated in the aftermath of the outrage which claimed the lives of 29 men, women, and children. Two unborn babies also died in the blast.
A similar award also goes to the Chief Executive of Omagh District Council, John McKinney, for his outstanding community leadership during the crisis.
And a MBE is waiting to be picked up by the police officer who took command after the heart of Omagh was ripped out by the terrorist bomb.
Sergeant Philip Marshall, directed emergency services at the horrendous scene and co-ordinated rescue efforts.
All three courageous men, earlier this week, spoke poignantly about the awful circumstances which led to them being nominated for their "once in a life-time" awards. All expressed shock and surprise at the the news, but pointed out they would be accepting the awards on behalf of the many others who helped at the scene, and afterwards, to save lives.
The teams' efforts, masterminded by the quick-thinking trio at three separate locations, has been highlighted time and time again as they emotionally spoke about that day that changed so many lives forever.
An OBE has been awarded to Dr Clive Russell, Consultant Physician and Medical Director for the Sperrin Lakeland Health and Social Care Trust, who was one of the medics in charge of the town's Tyrone County Hospital. It was there that the majority of the 270 victims were treated in the aftermath of the outrage which claimed the lives of 29 men, women, and children. Two unborn babies also died in the blast.
A similar award also goes to the Chief Executive of Omagh District Council, John McKinney, for his outstanding community leadership during the crisis.
And a MBE is waiting to be picked up by the police officer who took command after the heart of Omagh was ripped out by the terrorist bomb.
Sergeant Philip Marshall, directed emergency services at the horrendous scene and co-ordinated rescue efforts.
All three courageous men, earlier this week, spoke poignantly about the awful circumstances which led to them being nominated for their "once in a life-time" awards. All expressed shock and surprise at the the news, but pointed out they would be accepting the awards on behalf of the many others who helped at the scene, and afterwards, to save lives.
The teams' efforts, masterminded by the quick-thinking trio at three separate locations, has been highlighted time and time again as they emotionally spoke about that day that changed so many lives forever.
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Publisher: ULSTER HERALD
Ref: UH/0710
Published Date: 07-Jan-99
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