Belfast Memorial - Weekend of Events - Reports
Unveiling the Memorial in Writers' Square, Sat. 8th Nov. 2008
There were over 150 people present at this re-dedication of the memorial, which is in Writers' Square, Donegal St, Belfast - see the map
It would be fair to say that there were a lot of people there who were grateful for the opportunity to show their support for the Brigadiers.
The crowd was addressed by Kevin Doherty on behalf of the IBCC and the two veterans and then the events closed with Manus O'Riordan leading the crowd in singing the Internationale with Bob and Jack then actually unveiling the Memorial.
His speech is available here.
His speech will be available here.
There is a short YouTube clip on these events, showing part of the crowd and Jack Edwards comments.
After the rededication a lot of the crowd retired to the nearby John Hewitt bar, where they of course checked out the earlier memorial plaque and had some lunch!
More reports of the Commemoration Weekend - Nov. 2008
Present were members of several veterans families.
More reports of the Commemoration Weekend - Nov. 2008
