Irish veterans remember fallen comrades

IRISH war veterans stood to remember fallen comrades yesterday as they marked the 60th anniversary of their sacrifice.

Irish veterans remember fallen comrades
Mon, 07 Jun, 2004 - 01:00
Victoria Ward

The Islandbridge Memorial Gardens in Dublin fell silent as the courage of D-Day servicemen was commemorated and Irish, young and old, paid tribute to their bravery.

Former soldiers were joined by the Royal British Legion and European diplomats to honour the heroes.

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CourtsPlace: Islandbridge Memorial GardensPlace: DublinPlace: Northern IrelandPlace: National War MemorialPlace: ArnhemPlace: IrelandPlace: PatrickswellPlace: LimerickPlace: EuropePlace: BelfastPlace: NormandyPlace: EnglandPlace: CanadaPlace: Maam Cross, Co GalwayPerson: Jack JohnstonePerson: presidentPerson: Major GeneralPerson: David Ó MurchúPerson: Father Des CampionPerson: John WetherallPerson: O MurchuPerson: Canon Bob JenningsPerson: MajorPerson: Seán MurphyPerson: BILL FITZMAURICEPerson: HitlerPerson: BillEvent: Normandy landingsEvent: D-DayOrganisation: Royal British LegionOrganisation: Merchant NavyOrganisation: Irish GuardsOrganisation: Irish UN Veterans' AssociationOrganisation: Irish Naval ServiceOrganisation: Glider PilotsOrganisation: Irish FusiliersOrganisation: Royal Ulster Rifles
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