This afternoon.
St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry
Scenes from John Hume’s funeral attended by President Higgins (pics 1 and 4) and Taoiseach Micheál Martin (pic 3).
Stephen Latimer/Pool/Rollingnews
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This afternoon.
St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry
Scenes from John Hume’s funeral attended by President Higgins (pics 1 and 4) and Taoiseach Micheál Martin (pic 3).
Stephen Latimer/Pool/Rollingnews
I am not sure why but it warms my heart that an t-Uachtarán attended this.
Fare thee well, Mr Hume, fare thee well!
Credit Union comrades
Michael D was behind another Start Up
And remains very loyal and not a bit afraid of the Central Bank either
Was he? Which one?
Anthony’s I think
Can’t remember for sure (I’ll find out for you though)
He tells the story of driving around rural Galway with a few pals in a Morris Minor signing up members
He wasn’t involved beyond his own CU and supporting the League
Whereas John Hume sat on the League Board and served as President
Very interesting. Thank you.
From aoife-grace moore.@aoifegracemoore
When John Hume first got dementia, he would still go on long walks, you’d always see him along the Foyle. As it progressed, people would walk with him to make sure he was alright. A few people I know walked him home. John Hume looked after us, so Derry looked after him. RIP John.
https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-40026560.html
That’s beautiful. RIP to a great man.
You wrote that piece so well @aoife-grace moore, that it really is consoling to know that when John needed his people of Derry to cocoon him, you guys did just that. He truly was pretty special and I feel certain that we will not see his likes again. He gave his all to the peace process which thankfully survives and not forgetting his unwavering supporter, his loyal companion Pat who quietly, in the background became as he admitted, his administrator, the one who kept the home fires burning. Rearing a family while being such a public figure during the Troubles must have been difficult but they didn’t complain. He wanted to make the world a better place for his community – considering that as his wish, he achieved greatness as an internationally renowned Peacemaker with prestigious awards in testimony. The candle lighting throughout our homes last night is pretty significant too, a simple request in his honour continuing to light the darkness.
Rest easy John Hume, your place in our history books secure as the true architect of peace.