This goes out the all the Irish people out there.
Dear IRA,
Both my Great-grandfathers fought for a great cause, a cause that
would liberate Ireland and its people. Not from tyranny, but so
that we would be able to have our own country back. Did they have
to kill? No. They killed because they were attacked. Not because
they wanted to, because they had to.
One of my Great-grandfathers was killed in the mill, the other,
was only sixteen. He faked his age so he could join. He fought
alongside Paudric Pierce in the GPO. He was lucky enough to make
it out with his life. He wore his veterans medal with pride,
knowing that, he did the right thing.
But if my Great-grandfather's were alive today, they would
look down on what you have become. The IRA was a symbol of
freedom, and eventuall, peace. But what has it become. You kill
your own people, and for what? You're not getting
anywhere.
How are you supposed to liberate the people you kill? You
can't. The world has stepped past you, because they can no
longer respect you, for what you have done since 1922.
Think of the fallen, think of the Veterans. Think of your
brothers, your sisters. Don't be foolish with your lives,
don't be foolish with others lives.
Make the Men who died for what they believed in, proud. By not
killing your fellow man. Sure, we all want our country back, but
blowing up buildings won't get you the attention you
want.
Be REAL men, walk up to them, shake their hand, and talk. Talk,
thats all I ask you to do, that's all I ask you to try.
Please.
Make my Great-grandfathers proud.
Honour the Fallen