The Darkest Day - 28th February 1985

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On 28th February 1985, Newry RUC Station came under heavy mortar attack by IRA terrorists.
The officers listed here all died in an explosion when the canteen sustained a direct hit.
This was the largest loss of life in a single terrorist incident suffered by the RUC GC during the Troubles.

C/Insp Alexander Donaldson 41yrs
D/Sgt John Thomas Dowd 31yrs
R/Con Sean Brian McHenry 19yrs
D/W/Con Ivy Winifred Kelly 29yrs
R/Con Paul Hilary McFerran 33yrs
W/Con Rosemary E. McGookin 27yrs
Con David Peter Topping 22yrs
R/Con Denis Anthony Price 22yrs

We Will Remember Them

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RUCGC Prayer

(Deriving from the RUCGC Crest)

O Holy Trinity, as symbolised by the humble shamrock, we give thanks for the love of the Father, the sacrifice of the Son and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. As Christ Jesus has shown us that the reward of love may be a cross, so we praise you O God for your faithfulness through times of prosperity and of adversity.

Like a harp that sounds forth in glorious tunefulness, so we give honour and thanks to those in the policing family who served gallantly and sacrificed dutifully for the harmony of our communities. Steadfast to their legacy and mindful of continuing needs, may our eyes shine with the light of hope as we embrace the future.

Lord, grant us the perseverance to faithfully finish the race, that we may receive the crown of righteousness to which we have been called heavenward. Equip us with the spirit of peace, an abundance of your grace, and the wisdom and strength to meet the challenges that may lie before us.

All this we ask in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Amen

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We Will Remember Them...

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Never Forgotten.

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RIP.

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Their names liveth for evermore.....

A Policeman's Prayer
When I start my tour of duty God,
wherever crime may be,
As I walk the darkened streets alone,
let me be close to thee.

Please give me understanding
with both the young and old.
Let me listen with attention
until their story's told.

Let me never make a judgment
in a rash or callous way.
But let me hold my patience,
let each man have his say.

Lord if some dark and dreary night,
I must give my life,
Lord with your everlasting love
protect my family and my wife.

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Con. Peter Topping had also previously served in the Ulster Defence Regiment

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WE WILL REMEMBER THEM


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