Remembering The Victims Of 'The War On Terror'

by Elaine Mon Sep 12, 2005 02:33

... the candles glowed brighter. The entire length of pavement, between the Spire and Jim Larkins statue, was dotted with tiny flickering lanterns.

Colm Looms Out Of The Darkness (Don't Know What That Is At The Bottom Of The Photo - Ghosties?)

Justin And Colm

Get Outta Them Candles!

Just Like Staring Down The Runway At Shannon (Without The Spire, Obviously!)

Gordon Gentle Died Aged 19, In Iraq On 28th June 04

by Elaine Mon Sep 12, 2005 02:40

and loved them, we add our sorrow and condolences.

Abdul Khader, Died Aged 5, During An Aerial Bombardment On Baladyat District Of Baghdad, 8th April 03

Hamsa Mohammed Omar, Died Aged 6, During A Bombing In Fathlia, Northern Iraq- 9th April 03

Hanna Fatah, Died Aged 70 From Gunfire, In Al Rashad Hospital

Lance Cpl. Mark E. Engel, Died Aged 21 In Army Medical Center, Texas. Of Wounds He Received In Iraq

Staff Sgt. Richard S. Eaton, Died In Ramadi, Iraq

by Elaine Mon Sep 12, 2005 02:46

and a bit of wax here and there. After an hour and a half, the candles were removed and the street left as clean as we found it.

The Gang Of Four (Not In The 'Chinese' Sense)

The Indymedia Crew Play Dodge The Buses

The Clean Up Begins, Ooops You Missed One

Some Of The Clean Up Crew

Done And Dusted, The Clean Up Complete

by Elaine Mon Sep 12, 2005 02:57

stop on O'Connell Street late in the evening were drawn to the lights. Conversations were started, moments were shared among the candles, as people from many different backgrounds and countries stopped to talk. Some took the time to light their own candle for their own intentions. For a short while it felt like there was a little bit of magic in the centre of Dublin.

The Last Of The Candles Now, Get Them While They're Still Hot

Wrapping Up The Vigil With Another Wispy Ghostie Thing In The Middle Of The Shot

by rose gentle - m.f,.s,o Mon Sep 12, 2005 11:15 justiceforgordongentle at yahoo dot co dot uk 52 templand rd pollok glasgow,g53,5pg o7951767530

thank yous all in dublin,

for the candel for my boy, it was was so good
to see his name. and to know people will not
for get him. so meny people killied ,for lies
when will it stop., i can only give it a go to
get blair in court, so i hope i dont let ,people
down, if i dont get it,

dublin keep it up, god bles yous all.

rose gentle

by Michael Mon Sep 12, 2005 13:39

A huge well done to all those involved. The banners and particularly the candle display looked amazing. It would be great if this could be held every weekend. Maybe somewhere on the south side of the city as well. Were ye encouraging people to go down to Shannon for the 24th. Were there leaftlets handed out? Well done again.

by Michael Mon Sep 12, 2005 13:46

You could not possibly let people down. It is I and all of us who have left you down by not doing more to stop this crazy war. I will pray for the soul of your son and for God to grant you strenght during these awful times. So too will I pray for the success of you campaign to get Blair into court for the war crimes that he has purpotrated. I will try and write to you as well.

My warmest regards and best wishes to you.

Michael.

by Michael Mon Sep 12, 2005 14:46

Well worth taking a quick look at this site. In the guest book Rose and her family have written a lot of responses to postings put up there.

http://www.justice4gordongentle.org

by Tim Hourigan Mon Sep 12, 2005 18:07

It looks like it was done very well.
A lot better than some phoney speech by Bertie Bush or Blair that would only remember some of the dead.

by Niall Harnett - Na Cosantoiri Siochana Mon Sep 12, 2005 19:04

Looks great guys, well done , fantastic job, a lotta thought and work. Sure would be nice to do it again. Love the banners and the 'gravestones'. Nice to see William there from 'Village'. Irish Times got it wrong, shallow or wha?! Rock on, Niall.

by Justin Morahan - Peace People Mon Sep 12, 2005 20:01

The piper above is Eamonn Walsh who over the years has done immense but mostly unsung work through his music for peace and cross-community relations.
Typically, when he heard of the vigil on RTE he set to work to make contact and offer his services.

by Elaine Tue Sep 13, 2005 01:07

>"Were ye encouraging people to go down to Shannon for the 24th. Were there leaftlets handed out?"

A table was set up at the Spire with a petition available for signing and leaflets for the upcoming trip to Shannon (24th September) and The Ploughshares Benefit gig next Thursday (15th ) in The Lower Deck.