Spare a moment tomorrow (1 Viewer)

[Martin Tabony]

Thirty three years since the murder of the Queens Life Guard of the Blues and Royals, also the musicians of the Royal Green Jackets who were bombed on the same day while entertaining the public in Regents park.

The regiment salutes the monument every time we pass.https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=82&v=D7TfwPu7oys

 

[Empire MM]

Thirty three years since the murder of the Queens Life Guard of the Blues and Royals, also the musicians of the Royal Green Jackets who were bombed on the same day while entertaining the public in Regents park.

The regiment salutes the monument every time we pass.https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=82&v=D7TfwPu7oys

Hi Martin,

I always spare a moment each 20th July to do just this. A good friend was a member of the HCMD and another close friends father in law was the first to ride dear old Sefton after his recuperation.

May they Rest in Peace and be forever remembered. :salute::

 

[Al Fisher]

I was unaware of this horrific event. Thanks for sharing . . . it was quite moving to this somewhat ancient vet.

Bosun Al

 

[johnnybach]

Not forgotten by many Martin. jb

http://thestar.ie/man-charged-over-infamous-ira-bomb/

 

[Martin Tabony]

Unfortunately the b**** got away with it Johnny, because of those "get out of jail free" letters that Tony Blair dished out! We know who made the bombs and who used the bombs.

Martin

 

[johnnybach]

Unfortunately the b**** got away with it Johnny, because of those "get out of jail free" letters that Tony Blair dished out! We know who made the bombs and who used the bombs.

Martin

I think that this story will run and run - until - just maybe - and someday - Justice might prevail. Here's a later twist -

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...ers-ira-fugitives-stormont-assembly-mcquiston

 

[Martin Tabony]

A good turn out yesterday. The wreaths are in The Life Guards colours (on the left of the picture) and Blues and Royals. The white rose was chosen as a symbol of remembrance.

Martin

 

[Martin Tabony]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc9z2HtyT-Y

 

[Desertkiwi]

As a teenager I remember this horrific attack surprisingly well and was front-page news for days. Unlike today's news where you get blasted with graphic images everyday, this sort of thing and the coverage was really quite rare back then, which made it all the more shocking.

The footage of the aftermath and dead horses etc is still harrowing and it's hard to imagine anyone wanting to blow up animals, let alone a bandstand full of musicians.

One can only hope 'kama' visits those responsible very soon.

 

[Johnboy]

Martin,
Only saw this note today. I remember it well and was serving at the time. I also remember the public being really interested in the recuperation of "Sefton". Every time I think of the vile murderer who "got away" with this- it makes my blood boil.
Johnboy.

 

[Martin Tabony]

Johnboy, for a time we couldn't move around the barracks for boxes of apples and "polo mints" sent in by the public!

Martin

 

[Martin Tabony]

Found this old photo of Sefton, before the bomb.

Martin