13 February 1997 Edition
Committe thanks those who marked Bloody Sunday
The Bloody Sunday Organising Committee has congratulated the people of Derry, the people of Ireland, and their supporters worldwide for their ``overwhelming show of dignity and solidarity'' in the events marking the 25th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
The statement from spokesperson Maeve McLaughlin went on to say: ``The success and calibre of the commemorative events are a tribute to all who participated. The 40 to 50 thousand people who marched along the original route to the rally at Free Derry Corner sent a strong message to the British government that the issue of Bloody Sunday will not disappear while the victims' families are refused justice.
``This massive display of support combined with the disclosure of new evidence has strengthened the resolve and determination of the families of all those who were killed or wounded to demand that a new and independent enquiry be established. The voices of 50 thousands people cannot be ignored.
``We take this opportunity to thank all those individuals or delegations who travelled from all over Ireland and further to ensure that the weekend was marked with the respect it deserved. A special note of thanks must go to all the flute bands whose co-operation and respect ensured that the march and rally was a success.
``We pay tribute to all who made this possible.''
The statement from spokesperson Maeve McLaughlin went on to say: ``The success and calibre of the commemorative events are a tribute to all who participated. The 40 to 50 thousand people who marched along the original route to the rally at Free Derry Corner sent a strong message to the British government that the issue of Bloody Sunday will not disappear while the victims' families are refused justice.
``This massive display of support combined with the disclosure of new evidence has strengthened the resolve and determination of the families of all those who were killed or wounded to demand that a new and independent enquiry be established. The voices of 50 thousands people cannot be ignored.
``We take this opportunity to thank all those individuals or delegations who travelled from all over Ireland and further to ensure that the weekend was marked with the respect it deserved. A special note of thanks must go to all the flute bands whose co-operation and respect ensured that the march and rally was a success.
``We pay tribute to all who made this possible.''