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| JUSTICE |
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Capt. James J. Kelly |
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We, the undersigned, do hereby formally
request An Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern TD, members of his coalition
cabinet, and both houses of the Oireachtas, the Dáil and Senate, to
immediately activate whatever political and/or legal measures necessary to
clear the good name of the recently deceased Irish Army captain, James J.
Kelly. We concur with, and strongly endorse comments by An Taoiseach
(Prime Minister), stated merely hours after the Captain's demise: "he had
acted on what he believed were proper orders", significantly adding,
"personally I have no reason to doubt his integrity".
Furthermore, we feel this unresolved issue is a national shame, which
deserves, now, to be treated as a matter of urgency, not only for the sake
of his surviving widow and family members, but also primarily in the name
of natural justice, humane compassion and basic decency, which we view as
essential ingredients to our sense of national pride.
Furthermore, towards a speedy and successful conclusion to this campaign
to posthumously vindicate this soldier, writer, artist and human rights
activist, we acknowledge a personal and collective duty, wherever
possible, to formulate resolutions to place before diverse national,
provincial or regional assemblies and community-based organisations, for
their due consideration, with the aim of endorsement.
Finally, we hereby appeal also to similar bodies and elected
representatives currently within the direct-rule jurisdiction, north of
the border, as well as individuals and groupings abroad, within and beyond
the Irish Diaspora, to express their justified concerns and solidarity by
whatever means possible. |
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Respectfully submitted, |
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Justin Kelly
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Arlington, MA,
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A son of the late Capt. J.J. Kelly |
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Sheila M. Kelly
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Dublin,
Ireland |
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Widow of the late Capt. J.J. Kelly |
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Carolyn Hebner
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Arlington, MA ,
USA |
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Tom Sheridan
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Dublin,
Ireland |
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Joe Richards
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Bucks,
England |
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Colin Richards
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Bucks,
England |
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Sylvia Kelly
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Bucks,
England |
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Kate Richards
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Bucks,
England |
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Alex Richards
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Bucks,
England |
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Fionnbarra Ó Dochartaigh
-Civil Rights Veterans |
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Derry,
IRELAND |
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This campaign deserved to be highlighted as widely as possible. |
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Kevin M. Kelly
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Marion, Iowa,
USA |
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Deborah McFadden
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Fort Worth, Texas,
USA |
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Kevin McGrath
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Dublin,
Ireland |
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Edward D. Karmann
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Alanson, Michigan,
USA |
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Arantza Gonzalez
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Dublin,
Ireland |
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Mary Elizabeth Karmann ....... Bette Lynch
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Traverse City, Michigan,
USA |
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He was & will always remain the pure symbol of integrity, humanity & justice |
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Mary B. Barrett Paul A. Barrett
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Traverse City, Michigan,
USA |
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We are proud & humbled by the many achievements & sacrifices of this extraordinary Man has made for his country & fellow human being. Let us all follow his example of integrity & humanity by demanding the truth be told |
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james Peterr Kelly
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co.Cavan,
ireland |
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Edward Dinan
-Seattle AOH |
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Arlington Washington,
USA |
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Please honour our request & clear this man's name. Thank You |
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Dr David Meagher
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Scarriff, Co. Clare,
Ireland |
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It's time to correct this injustice and set the record straight. |
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Noreen O Boyle
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Letterkenny, Co. Donegal,
Ireland |
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Peter McCOurt
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Derry,
Ireland |
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Christopher McKinney
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Derry,
Ireland |
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This injustice should be stopped. |
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Marjorie M. Pew
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Boston, Massachusetts,
USA |
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Brian McKiernan
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Somerville, MA,
USA |
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| Petition
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| JUSTICE |
| for
Capt. James J. Kelly |
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