RUC Tribute - Band of Brothers

A poem entitled "Behind the Badge" is dedicated to the Royal Ulster Constabulary GC.

300 RUC officers have been murdered during "The Troubles." IRA murdered 277 officers, INLA & IPLO -- 12 officers & loyalist terrorists -- 8 officers. Three officers were murdered by unknown groups. In addition, four officers were killed by the security forces by mistake and over 9,000 injured during the course of their duties.

Families of RUC officers were also subjected to abuse, threats, being attacked and burnt out of their homes and also had to live with the daily threat and stress of terrorism.

The RUC and it's families were awarded the George Cross in 1999 by HM The Queen, in recognition of the collective and sustained bravery during "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland.

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[182trueblue]

A special breed of person to wear the uniform of the RUC. For years on the front line against the cowardly scum of republican and loyalist terrorists. I have read many comments from republicans slagging off the RUC. I wonder how many Catholics are still alive today in Northern Ireland as a result of the mere presence of these officers patrolling streets and country lanes . No other police force could ever fill the boots of these brave men and women. Never to be forgotten .EVER...

[Karateka73]

@182trueblue Great comment - Thank You.

[BWFSabian]

I have no doubt that your father is proud of a son who can grasp the truth from the lies often slung at the RUC. I am proud of you for never mentioning religion or background, a symptom of ignorance. I hold my medals with pride which no politician can dent. I only ever thought of what the bad could inflict on others. My service was one of filtering the contagion of crime from our lives to ensure that the normal people didn't succumb to stealing, robbing and killing just for gain..

[Karateka73]

@BWFSabian Many Thanks for your kind words

[RUC17987]

Proud as punch!!

[GHTREWSASZXVC]

Proud to have been in the RUC.

[notbrasilnorniron]

@182trueblue Very well said. Both sides of the community underestimate what the RUC went through to try and preserve law and order in N.Ireland. Never again will there be such a formidable police force to grace this land

[Karateka73]

@carrickboy Many Thanks for your kind and truthful words

[Karateka73]

While the death of Ronan Kerr is both sad & tragic, let's reflect on the men & women of the RUC who laided down their lives to try & make Northern Ireland a better place. Let us not forget the catholic officers who served in the RUC against a far greater risk when the IRA was at the height of it's murderous campaign & stopped many decent law abiding catholics from joining & serving the community. It is sad when the death of Constable Kerr has been used as nothing more than a PR exercise by many.

[Karateka73]

@icegreen2002 Thanks for your honest words.

[fritz353]

When you think of all the men and women of the RUC and the UDR that have given their lives, it brings a lump to your throat, they where all murdered in cold blood and we are supposed to forget, not a chance, the men and women of the RUC, UDR and the Greenfinches, your memories and spirit will never be forgotten nor will your outstanding bravery and courage.

[djamata001]

I'm from Glasgow and I would just like to say that the Royal Ulster Constabulary were the greatest servicemen and women that the United Kingdom ever saw. They fought the real war on terror and many lost their lives to Republican scum.

RIP

Rule Britannia.

[jotsmee68]

God bless the men & women of the RUC. Lest we forget Britains real war on terror.