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THE FAMILY of the late Garda detective Adrian Donohoe have been presented with a remembrance medal this lunchtime.
The medal was presented by the Garda Commissioner, Martin Callinan, and the Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter.
The presentation came at the Garda Memorial Day, taking place at the Dubhlinn Gardens in Dublin Castle today.
The annual event honours the 87 members of An Garda Siochána who have died in the line of duty.
Detective Garda Donohoe was shot and killed during a raid on a credit union in Bellurgan, Co Louth on January 25.
He was the first Garda to be shot and killed on duty since 1996, and was afforded a full state funeral.
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No greater price to pay than laying down life in order to protect others.
Rest in peace and thank you.
yes, important that this brave man’s sacrifice was recognised
may he rest in peace.
Thoughts & prayers to his family.
A vile and cowardly murder. RIP.
Great opportunity for Shatter to look like a normal decent person and he’s loving it.
Don’t be fooled. After his performance on Prime Time he should be ashamed to show his face but lots of arrogance helps there I guess. What’s the saying “a neck like a jockeys …..”, and a brain and manners to match ! Now ye have it.
This from Mr How Many Garda Stations Could I Close In 10 Minutes … remember ?
This wasnt about Shatter….it was about honouring a brave garda.
I detest shatter but this is not the time or place.
It’s all about Shatter.
The award of the medal is a symbolic gesture to signify the nations gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice made.
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Fat lot of good a brand new shiny medal will do his family. Bit of an insult really.
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