REMEMBER THESE DEAD
Remember these dead
Brenda Logue, 17, Loughmacrory, walked out of a shop to find out why people were running, and was killed instantly when the bomb exploded. Her family inside escaped with cuts.
Ann McCombe, 48, Omagh, had been having a tea-break from her work in Watterson's shop and had walked down the town when the bomb went off. She was married with two children.
Mary Grimes, 65, Deroar, Beragh, had gone shopping in Omagh with her family for her birthday. They had just been into S D Kells shop when the explosion occurred.
Avril Monaghan, 30, and Maura Monaghan, 20 months, Aughadarragh, Augher. Avril was heavily pregnant with twins. At her funeral her coffin was carried by her ten brothers.
Aiden Gallagher, 21, Omagh, Michael and Patsy Gallagher's only son was near the bomb. It was the next day before his parents realised he was not coming home from a shopping trip to buy jeans.
Brian McCrory, 54, Ballinamullan, was talking with a friend near the car that contained the bomb when it exploded. One of sons helped in the hospital, unaware that his father was among the dead.
Bryan White, 27, Knockgreenan Avenue, Omagh, was with his father Fred in the town. He had just returned from completing university studies and was due to start work as a horticulturalist.
Fred White, 65, Omagh was a church-going and a family man. He was with his son Bryan at the shop near the bomb when it exploded.
Debra Anne Cartwright, 20, Omagh, learned on the day of her funeral that she had achieved the 'A' level results to study textile design at Manchester.
Alan Bradford, 16, Omagh, had gone to buy sports gear in a shop with his mother who was injured. He was due to start training as a chef.
Olive Hawkes, 60, Fecarry, caught the full brunt of the blast and had to be identified by fingerprints taken from a clock. She was described as a kind woman who would do anything for anyone.
Fernando Blasco Baselga, 12, Madrid was killed by a single piece of debris from the blast. The young boy was no stranger to terrorism as his father had been injured by an ETA bomb.
Gareth Conway, 18, Carrickmore, was shopping in Omagh when the bomb went off. His sister was working in the hospital when she discovered that he was missing.
Geraldine Breslin, 43, Omagh, was killed with her friend Anne McCombe with whom she worked in Watterson's. She was described by those who knew her "as the salt of the earth".
James Barker, 12, Surrey. His had moved from England to Buncrana for a better quality of life. He died with his friends from Buncrana and Spain after a trip to the Ulster American Folk Park.
Julia Hughes, 21, Omagh, was an accountancy student. She was evacuated from her shop and met the full force of the bomb. She was a twin and had two other siblings
Jolene Marlow, 17, Eskra, was in a cafe in Omagh when the customers were evacuated into the path of the bomb. A keen footballer, she wanted to study physiotherapy at university.
Elizabeth Rush, 57, Omagh died serving customers in her shop 'Libbi's'. Her distraught husband said they destroyed his life by taking his beloved wife and mother of their children.
Oran Doherty, 8 Buncrana, was so excited about his trip to the Folk Park in Omagh. His grieving mother has said she could only ever forgive the bombers if they apologised to her face.
Philomena Skelton, 39, Drumquin, was killed while shopping with her husband and children for school uniforms. Husband Kevin tore at the rubble with his bare hands.
Rocio Abad Ramos, 23, Madrid, loved Ireland and was on her fifth trip here when she was caught in the Omagh bomb. She rushed children to safety but was killed herself.
Samantha McFarland, 17, Omagh, was working in a charity shop when evacuated. She did not want to go too far as she had keys and then the bomb went off.
Shaun McLaughlin, 12, Buncrana, an avid footballer was with his friends on a school trip to the Folk Park in Omagh. President Mary McAleese attended his funeral.
Sean McGrath, 61, Omagh, had gone into the town to get his hair cut when the bomb went off. He had severe shrapnel wounds but fought valiantly to live. He died three weeks later.
Veda Short, 56, Gortaclare, Omagh, died in the bomb only hours after she had seen her new grandchild. That is a happy memory her grieving family will carry.
Breda Devine, 20 months, Dunamanagh, came to town with her mother who was injured in the blast and was unconscious for six weeks not knowing that her beautiful daughter was dead.
Lorraine Ann Wilson, 15, Omagh, was killed with her friend Samantha after leaving work at the Oxfam shop. Her mother became a volunteer as a tribute to her loving daughter.
Esther Gibson, 36, Usnagh, Beragh, was shopping when the bomb went off. Her car was filled with items she had bought. Her distraught fiance said he had died with her.
Brenda Logue, 17, Loughmacrory, walked out of a shop to find out why people were running, and was killed instantly when the bomb exploded. Her family inside escaped with cuts.
Ann McCombe, 48, Omagh, had been having a tea-break from her work in Watterson's shop and had walked down the town when the bomb went off. She was married with two children.
Mary Grimes, 65, Deroar, Beragh, had gone shopping in Omagh with her family for her birthday. They had just been into S D Kells shop when the explosion occurred.
Avril Monaghan, 30, and Maura Monaghan, 20 months, Aughadarragh, Augher. Avril was heavily pregnant with twins. At her funeral her coffin was carried by her ten brothers.
Aiden Gallagher, 21, Omagh, Michael and Patsy Gallagher's only son was near the bomb. It was the next day before his parents realised he was not coming home from a shopping trip to buy jeans.
Brian McCrory, 54, Ballinamullan, was talking with a friend near the car that contained the bomb when it exploded. One of sons helped in the hospital, unaware that his father was among the dead.
Bryan White, 27, Knockgreenan Avenue, Omagh, was with his father Fred in the town. He had just returned from completing university studies and was due to start work as a horticulturalist.
Fred White, 65, Omagh was a church-going and a family man. He was with his son Bryan at the shop near the bomb when it exploded.
Debra Anne Cartwright, 20, Omagh, learned on the day of her funeral that she had achieved the 'A' level results to study textile design at Manchester.
Alan Bradford, 16, Omagh, had gone to buy sports gear in a shop with his mother who was injured. He was due to start training as a chef.
Olive Hawkes, 60, Fecarry, caught the full brunt of the blast and had to be identified by fingerprints taken from a clock. She was described as a kind woman who would do anything for anyone.
Fernando Blasco Baselga, 12, Madrid was killed by a single piece of debris from the blast. The young boy was no stranger to terrorism as his father had been injured by an ETA bomb.
Gareth Conway, 18, Carrickmore, was shopping in Omagh when the bomb went off. His sister was working in the hospital when she discovered that he was missing.
Geraldine Breslin, 43, Omagh, was killed with her friend Anne McCombe with whom she worked in Watterson's. She was described by those who knew her "as the salt of the earth".
James Barker, 12, Surrey. His had moved from England to Buncrana for a better quality of life. He died with his friends from Buncrana and Spain after a trip to the Ulster American Folk Park.
Julia Hughes, 21, Omagh, was an accountancy student. She was evacuated from her shop and met the full force of the bomb. She was a twin and had two other siblings
Jolene Marlow, 17, Eskra, was in a cafe in Omagh when the customers were evacuated into the path of the bomb. A keen footballer, she wanted to study physiotherapy at university.
Elizabeth Rush, 57, Omagh died serving customers in her shop 'Libbi's'. Her distraught husband said they destroyed his life by taking his beloved wife and mother of their children.
Oran Doherty, 8 Buncrana, was so excited about his trip to the Folk Park in Omagh. His grieving mother has said she could only ever forgive the bombers if they apologised to her face.
Philomena Skelton, 39, Drumquin, was killed while shopping with her husband and children for school uniforms. Husband Kevin tore at the rubble with his bare hands.
Rocio Abad Ramos, 23, Madrid, loved Ireland and was on her fifth trip here when she was caught in the Omagh bomb. She rushed children to safety but was killed herself.
Samantha McFarland, 17, Omagh, was working in a charity shop when evacuated. She did not want to go too far as she had keys and then the bomb went off.
Shaun McLaughlin, 12, Buncrana, an avid footballer was with his friends on a school trip to the Folk Park in Omagh. President Mary McAleese attended his funeral.
Sean McGrath, 61, Omagh, had gone into the town to get his hair cut when the bomb went off. He had severe shrapnel wounds but fought valiantly to live. He died three weeks later.
Veda Short, 56, Gortaclare, Omagh, died in the bomb only hours after she had seen her new grandchild. That is a happy memory her grieving family will carry.
Breda Devine, 20 months, Dunamanagh, came to town with her mother who was injured in the blast and was unconscious for six weeks not knowing that her beautiful daughter was dead.
Lorraine Ann Wilson, 15, Omagh, was killed with her friend Samantha after leaving work at the Oxfam shop. Her mother became a volunteer as a tribute to her loving daughter.
Esther Gibson, 36, Usnagh, Beragh, was shopping when the bomb went off. Her car was filled with items she had bought. Her distraught fiance said he had died with her.
Further Information
Publisher: ULSTER HERALD
Ref: UH10An/32
Published Date: 14-Aug-08
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