The following is a short film made in memory of Óglach Martin Hurson, a brave young Irish Republican from Cappagh, County Tyrone who bravely volunteered his life for Irish Freedom on July 13, 1981.
Martin joined the 1981 Hungerstrike after enduring the brutal inhuman torture of the blanket and no wash protest. He hoped his actions would bring about the destruction of the 'criminalisation' policy in the prison and invigorate the republican struggle on the outside.
His actions and inspirational sacrifice alongside his 9 comrades 'lit the dark of the prison cell' and not only smashed the failed policy but created a catalyst that forced the Republican Struggle to within touching distance of its objectives.
Martin was only 24, the same age if not younger than some Ógra activist's, when he breathed his final breath in Long Kesh Concentration Camp.
His sacrifice was truly great and heroic, it should be a burning inspiration to all of us, as a ballad wrote in his memory defiantly states,
"And though I'm gone you must fight on,
Till Ireland is free again!"
Onwards to the Socialist Republic!
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5 comments:
Brilliant! Our daily struggle is minimal compared to that. Never lose hope. Onwards! J
Tha tune with the images is heartbreaking. Your struggle was not in vain. Carol
We can overcome anything in our path.
amazing video!!
"The voice of truth for Irish Youth to crush the British Throne"
Id say without reservation mcnally made that video. super slow mo when the wee lad marches past!!!! i could be wrong tho. just thought it was his style
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