D'Artagnan 13,319 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 It is that most poignant time of the year – Remembrance Day. A time to remember, a time to reflect.But for the people of Ulster, today is particularly poignant, it is hurtful and will bring much reflection and sadness. 26 years ago to the day, a bomb exploded without warning at a Remembrance Day memorial in Enniskillen leaving 11 dead and 63 injured.The cowardly, savage and barbaric nature of this attack saw those responsible – Irish Republican Terrorists – roundly condemned by all sides of the community. It was an act of inhumanity designed to terrorise the PUL community in Northern Ireland, to prevent them honouring the memory of their fallen; it was the very essence of terror in that it was designed to disrupt and discourage people from their normal activity through fear and intimidation.That it failed spectacularly to do so is down to the courage, bravery and determination of the ordinary people of Ulster. The postmen who continued to deliver letters, the policemen who continued to uphold the law, the judges who continued to dispense it, the firemen who fought the fires, every single Ulster man woman and child who quietly and with stoic determination continued with their normal lives and normal activities. Who refused to deviate from the norm, who refused to give in to the bullet or the bomb, who refused to surrender the norm.But it is not just a story, it is a lesson.In a week which saw our club's name dragged through the courts and the press for misinterpreted salutes it serves as a reminder of our responsibility to not only our club but also the PUL community in Ulster. Instead of showy, chest beating, but otherwise empty and moronic gestures (which our enemies will make use of to the full) if you really want to help and show your support for the PUL community in Ulster why not take a leaf out of the Vanguard Bears book, and quietly and without fanfare actually undertake some kind of activity which will benefit their community ? I’m sure the £560 raised by Vanguard Bears for the Twaddell and Woodvale Residents Association was of far greater benefit than the negative imagery and commentaries associated with “Red Hand Salutes”If any of you are in any doubt – ask yourself why a newspaper recently published a 3 year old picture of such behaviour. It damages our club and the very people for whom you are trying to show your support.Today in Enniskillen a father will reflect on the daughter he will never walk down the aisle.A son on the missing father at school parent's evening.A whole community will join together in sorrow.But they will not be beaten. They will remember and they will honour.And others will watch and remember them as the very essence and embodiment of No Surrender. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Jon Da...Nah, good article. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Top class again Dart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky True Legend 2,682 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Excellent article as usual D'art, but please also remember Warrington. Birmingham, Omagh and Brighton. We were relatively lucky in Scotland but the heartache of losing loved ones in such tragic circumstances was not one occasion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allgers 735 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I like everyone else will wear my poppy with pride tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Artagnan 13,319 Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Excellent article as usual D'art, but please also remember Warrington. Birmingham, Omagh and Brighton. We were relatively lucky in Scotland but the heartache of losing loved ones in such tragic circumstances was not one occasion.of course we wont Corky, but with it being the 26th anniversary of the bombing I felt it was most appropriate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Another outstanding article D'Art. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1,150 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Fantastic once again Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 A certain blogger believes VB and RM to be as bad as the IRA for not agreeing with his views. Well said D'Art.What?! Fury? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangersfc77 170 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Remember that like yesterday, there are to many who would like this massacre by terrorists forgotten, to many get praised for their treachery and butchering of the innocents Lest we forget the victims of Enniskillen who were paying their respects to all soldiers of all faiths that dark day in Ulster Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worcesterloyal 114 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Excellent post as always Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,148 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Brilliant article again Dar't.The same week when we have football fans caught promoting and singing about the IRA on a Daily Record video clip but yet the same paper refuse to condemn them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 What?! Fury?Na, legless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrangemouthRSC 832 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Another superb article Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,005 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Excellent article as usual D'art, but please also remember Warrington. Birmingham, Omagh and Brighton. We were relatively lucky in Scotland but the heartache of losing loved ones in such tragic circumstances was not one occasion.They have too many sympathisers in Scotland to risky for the ira to bomb here. That is the only reason. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger4life_1872 29,460 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 It is that most poignant time of the year – Remembrance Day. A time to remember, a time to reflect.But for the people of Ulster, today is particularly poignant, it is hurtful and will bring much reflection and sadness. 26 years ago to the day, a bomb exploded without warning at a Remembrance Day memorial in Enniskillen leaving 11 dead and 63 injured.The cowardly, savage and barbaric nature of this attack saw those responsible – Irish Republican Terrorists – roundly condemned by all sides of the community. It was an act of inhumanity designed to terrorise the PUL community in Northern Ireland, to prevent them honouring the memory of their fallen; it was the very essence of terror in that it was designed to disrupt and discourage people from their normal activity through fear and intimidation.That it failed spectacularly to do so is down to the courage, bravery and determination of the ordinary people of Ulster. The postmen who continued to deliver letters, the policemen who continued to uphold the law, the judges who continued to dispense it, the firemen who fought the fires, every single Ulster man woman and child who quietly and with stoic determination continued with their normal lives and normal activities. Who refused to deviate from the norm, who refused to give in to the bullet or the bomb, who refused to surrender the norm.But it is not just a story, it is a lesson.In a week which saw our club's name dragged through the courts and the press for misinterpreted salutes it serves as a reminder of our responsibility to not only our club but also the PUL community in Ulster. Instead of showy, chest beating, but otherwise empty and moronic gestures (which our enemies will make use of to the full) if you really want to help and show your support for the PUL community in Ulster why not take a leaf out of the Vanguard Bears book, and quietly and without fanfare actually undertake some kind of activity which will benefit their community ? I’m sure the £560 raised by Vanguard Bears for the Twaddell and Woodvale Residents Association was of far greater benefit than the negative imagery and commentaries associated with “Red Hand Salutes”If any of you are in any doubt – ask yourself why a newspaper recently published a 3 year old picture of such behaviour. It damages our club and the very people for whom you are trying to show your support.Today in Enniskillen a father will reflect on the daughter he will never walk down the aisle.A son on the missing father at school parent's evening.A whole community will join together in sorrow.But they will not be beaten. They will remember and they will honour.And others will watch and remember them as the very essence and embodiment of No Surrender.great piece mate , absolutely fantastic and quoted because it deserves 2 reads , quite simply the best rangers blogger there is and possibly the only 1 who represents the majority view Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Na, legless.Both tossers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulster Forevermore 28 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 All I can say D'Art is thank you and please know you are an inspiration to the rest of us.Lest we forget. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 60,096 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Excellent article D'art. Thank you. Lest We Forget. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIE8CH 296 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 great post and sentiments once again d,art. we shall never forget. unable to attend tomorrow but my thoughts will be at Ibrox although I,m in West Africa, and for the rest of this weekend and Monday itself at 11am 11/11/13.wearing my poppy with pride as always. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Both tossers.it's almost unbelievable what he wrote, this isn't the place to discuss it though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLE SUPER WILBERT 2,475 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 it's almost unbelievable what he wrote, this isn't the place to discuss it though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsmithy72 7 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Sums up the views of most Bears. Great post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binsy08 362 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Excellent OP once again Dar't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Excellent D'Art, excellent.Very moving. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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