The brave volunteer, who was only 23 at the time of his death, was killed on active service 20 years ago in Pomeroy village, when mortars he was preparing for an attack on crown forces prematurely exploded.
A huge turnout demonstrated the huge respect in which Seamus was held and the large number of young people in attendance is testament to the lasting republican legacy of his ultimate sacrifice.
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly who delivered the main oration said,
“Seamus (Woods) was a brave man who was in the IRA and proud of it. I was in the IRA and I am proud of that. That is something we all can be proud of."
In reference to the one man protest by failed political maverick Willie Frazer he said,
"I know there is some eejit protesting up the street, but we won't worry about him because we have here a very dignified commemoration."
The commemoration was a fitting tribute to a fine patriot who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the ongoing struggle for Irish Liberation.
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