Eamonn McDevitt: papers 'prove man shot by Army was unarmed'
*Eamonn McDevitt, 28, who was deaf and could not speak, was killed at Fountain Street, Strabane, following an anti-internment march on 18 August 1971.The family of a County Tyrone man who was shot dead by the Army 42 years ago say they have documents that prove he was unarmed when he died. (Go To BBC NEWS LINK).
*Eamonn McDevitt, 28, who was deaf and could not speak, was killed at Fountain Street, Strabane, following an anti-internment march on 18 August 1971.The family of a County Tyrone man who was shot dead by the Army 42 years ago say they have documents that prove he was unarmed when he died. (Go To BBC NEWS LINK).
“My brother Eamon was shot dead by the Royal Marine Commandos on 18th August 1971. He was the first person to be killed in Strabane. Eamon was 28 years old. He was deaf and m... See More
THE MCDEVITT FAMILY SUPPORT THE DAY OF ACTION, DUBLIN, JUNE 14TH
“My brother Eamon was shot dead by the Royal Marine Commandos on 18th August 1971. He was the first person to be killed in Strabane. Eamon was 28 years old. He was deaf and mute, but he was a happy man. Eamon had friends; he could communicate; he enjoyed having a laugh. Eamon was well known and loved in the community.
A few days after he was killed Eamon’s friends from St Joseph's school in Dublin held a silent demonstration against the actions of the British Army. They marched to the British Embassy and delivered a letter in protest of what happened to Eamon.
The British Army shot and killed my brother. They branded him a gun man. This is despite the numerous eye witnesses who could testify that this was lies. We have never given up on justice and tried to pursue our case in Europe. For 8 years we engaged with the Historical Enquiries Team and received some draft reports that regurgitated the lies of the Army at the time. We were waiting on a final report when the HET were suspended. Now they want the PSNI to investigate the past.
The British Government is playing a waiting game. It has been 43 years since Eamon was killed. I have lost two sisters and a brother since then. How long will they keep us waiting? They throw you a few crumbs to try to keep you happy, but never the full truth and justice you deserve.
The McDevitt family want an apology for what happened to Eamon. We want them to say they are sorry and they were wrong for what they did.”
The McDevitt family want an apology for what happened to Eamon. We want them to say they are sorry and they were wrong for what they did.”
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