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Father of Aidan McAnespie remembered as 'unflinching' and 'resilient' supporter of justice

Sep 21, 2022 07:23 By News Northern Sound
Father of Aidan McAnespie remembered as 'unflinching' and 'resilient' supporter of justice
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John campaigned for years to get justice for his son, who was shot dead as he walked to Aghaloo GAA grounds on the Monaghan-Tyrone border in 1988.

The father of Aidan McAnespie is being remembered as a 'unflinching' supporter of justice.

Tributes are being paid to John McAnespie who has passed away on Monday.

John campaigned for years to get justice for his son, who was shot dead as he walked to Aghaloo GAA grounds on the Monaghan-Tyrone border in 1988.

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Former Grenadier Guardsman David Jonathon Holden is before the Courts in Northern Ireland on a charge of manslaughter, judgement in the case was reserved in July.

First Minister designate in Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill said it was 'very sad news' and 'he never gave up' in his fight for the truth.

The Pat Finucane Centre said John was an 'unflinching campaigner for justice', while Sinn Fein MP Michelle Gildernew described him 'stoic' and 'resilient'.

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