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23/09/2003
Ulster security force dead remembered at memorial
Members of the security forces who served and died during Northern Ireland's 'Troubles' have been honoured today at a special memorial in England.
The Ulster Ash Grove was unveiled in Staffordshire in permanent memory to members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary, the armed forces and prison officers killed since 1969.
Attending today's ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum, near Lichfield were victims' relatives as well as high ranking officials including Secretary of State Paul Murphy, PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde and General Officer Commanding in Northern Ireland for the Army, Lt Gen Philip Trousdell.
Paying tribute to those who died, Mr Murphy said: "Today is a day to remember and honour those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that Northern Ireland has become a better place for everyone. Without their dedication, bravery and commitment we would not be where we are today on the road to lasting peace and stability.
"It is a sad day, but a proud day, for the families of those people who sacrificed their lives for a better future for the people of Northern Ireland. We owe those that died and those that continue to grieve for them an enormous debt of gratitude.
"This memorial is a living tribute to those who died while serving their country. While they are sadly no longer with us, their legacy remains and this Ash Grove ensures that their achievement will never be forgotten by this or future generations."
Today's service included tree planting and wreath laying ceremonies and featured a symbolic releasing of doves.
Today's Act of Dedication was concelebrated by senior figures from the four main churches in the province, Primate Robin Eames, Monsignor Denis Faul, Reverend Ivan McKay, and Reverend James Rea.
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The Ulster Ash Grove was unveiled in Staffordshire in permanent memory to members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary, the armed forces and prison officers killed since 1969.
Attending today's ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum, near Lichfield were victims' relatives as well as high ranking officials including Secretary of State Paul Murphy, PSNI Chief Constable Hugh Orde and General Officer Commanding in Northern Ireland for the Army, Lt Gen Philip Trousdell.
Paying tribute to those who died, Mr Murphy said: "Today is a day to remember and honour those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that Northern Ireland has become a better place for everyone. Without their dedication, bravery and commitment we would not be where we are today on the road to lasting peace and stability.
"It is a sad day, but a proud day, for the families of those people who sacrificed their lives for a better future for the people of Northern Ireland. We owe those that died and those that continue to grieve for them an enormous debt of gratitude.
"This memorial is a living tribute to those who died while serving their country. While they are sadly no longer with us, their legacy remains and this Ash Grove ensures that their achievement will never be forgotten by this or future generations."
Today's service included tree planting and wreath laying ceremonies and featured a symbolic releasing of doves.
Today's Act of Dedication was concelebrated by senior figures from the four main churches in the province, Primate Robin Eames, Monsignor Denis Faul, Reverend Ivan McKay, and Reverend James Rea.
(MB)
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