RUC Tribute - Band of Brothers
A poem entitled "Behind the Badge" is dedicated to the Royal Ulster Constabulary GC.
300 RUC officers have been murdered during "The Troubles." IRA murdered 277 officers, INLA & IPLO -- 12 officers & loyalist terrorists -- 8 officers. Three officers were murdered by unknown groups. In addition, four officers were killed by the security forces by mistake and over 9,000 injured during the course of their duties.
Families of RUC officers were also subjected to abuse, threats, being attacked and burnt out of their homes and also had to live with the daily threat and stress of terrorism.
The RUC and it's families were awarded the George Cross in 1999 by HM The Queen, in recognition of the collective and sustained bravery during "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland.
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Was the best Police force in the world.i was there. My brothers and Sisters,thanks for being with me
We must never be allowed to forget the sacrifices that these brave men and women made,that we may live in peace!
i am proud to have worn the uniform and served with so many brave and horonable men and women in the R.U.C. G.C. n divison
A fine tribute indeed. They held the line for all the people of Northern Ireland, faced danger at every turn, yet they remained unbroken. What the IRA failed to do, the so called leaders of Unionism achieved in a single act of supreme treachery. Do you remember Paisley saying the RUC was "safe in our hands" with Robinson by his side, and all the while they were plotting it's disbandment. At the Remembrance Day Parades today, the PSNI wasn't represented, shame on them!
I lived in pure hell while my father fought for queen and country in east tyrone and the border patrols every time he left my brothers and i would sit with my mother and pray that god would protect his chosen few and bring our father home again im just happy my dad is here with me whereas 300 hundred loyal servants to the queen lie in their graves GOD BLESS THEIR SOULS
A special breed of person to wear the uniform of the RUC. For years on the front line against the cowardly scum of republican and loyalist terrorists. I have read many comments from republicans slagging off the RUC. I wonder how many Catholics are still alive today in Northern Ireland as a result of the mere presence of these officers patrolling streets and country lanes . No other police force could ever fill the boots of these brave men and women. Never to be forgotten .EVER...
It was a hard job to do.I got there and here to tell the story.Ex RUC
No Queens crown any more when it should take pride of place with that harp again BRING BACK THE RUC
Great Video. RIP.
I have no doubt that your father is proud of a son who can grasp the truth from the lies often slung at the RUC. I am proud of you for never mentioning religion or background, a symptom of ignorance. I hold my medals with pride which no politician can dent. I only ever thought of what the bad could inflict on others. My service was one of filtering the contagion of crime from our lives to ensure that the normal people didn't succumb to stealing, robbing and killing just for gain..
Thank you.. Few of your countrymen supported us. In fact, the USA was probably our biggest obstacle.. To receive thanks is rare and welcome..
terrorism will never go away .but lets be thankfull we have men and women like this who sacrificed there lives to bring some sort of normallity ....THANKYOU
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