Remembrance Enniskillen
Claire McCollum is in Enniskillen, where an IRA bomb exploded during a Remembrance Day ceremony 30 years ago.
In a special programme, Claire McCollum is in Enniskillen where, an IRA bomb exploded during a Remembrance Day ceremony 30 years. Viewers will hear inspirational stories of hope and faith, including the story of Gordon and Joan Wilson, whose daughter Marie was the youngest victim. Joan recalls how her husband's deep Christian faith inspired his famous words hours after the atrocity - 'I bear no ill will to anyone' - which many believe helped the peace process.
Sean Fletcher reveals how the MOD is helping relatives of servicemen declared missing in action and meets Alma Williams from Cheshire, who is finally able to bury her brother 74 years after his death.
Music:
O Christ the Same - St Macartin's Cathedral, Enniskillen.
Be Still My Soul - All Saints' Church, Cheltenham
Jealous of the Angels - performed by Jennifer Bostic
O God Our Help in Ages Past - St Macartin's Cathedral, Enniskillen
I Vow to Thee My Country - Royal Garrison Church of All Saints, Aldershot
Abide with Me - St Macartin's Cathedral, Enniskillen.
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Clips
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"If there was ever a reason to keep going. This is it"
Duration: 03:45
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Hymn: Abide with Me
Duration: 03:11
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Would you pray for those who took your daughter's life?
Duration: 04:18
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Trailer: Songs of Praise at Enniskillen for Remembrance Sunday
Duration: 01:11
Stories
Claire McCollum meets 聽Stephen Ross who was 14 at the time of the Enniskillen Bombing and suffered devastating injuries. Stephen tells how the experience and the response of people around him drew him deeper into the Christian faith and how it continues to help him today.
Praying for those who took their daughter's life
Claire McCollum meets Joan Wilson, the mother of Marie, the youngest victim of the bombing. Joan and her husband, guided by their Christian faith, had a surprising reaction to the bombing and insisted they bore no ill will to the bombers and pledged to pray for them every day.
Father Brian D'Arcy gives his thoughts on the community's response to the tragedy and how Gordon Wilson's extraordinary words helped turn the tide in the Peace Process.
The Christian burial for a long lost soldier
74 years ago, during World War 2 a telegram from the MOD 聽brought the devastating news that Alma William's eldest brother Ronald was missing, presumed dead. For decades his fate was unknown until a further letter from the MOD gave Alma the news she had waited a life time for. Remains had been found in Italy and through DNA testing they were confirmed as Ronald -- the family were finally able to give him a Christian burial with full military honours.
Invictus Games Gold Medallist JJ Chalmers
Former Marine JJ Chalmers suffered life changing injuries whilst serving in Afghanistan, three people died in the same blast. JJ tells how the Christian community rallied around him in his time of need and reflects upon Remembrance Day means to him now.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Claire McCollum |
| Presenter | Sean Fletcher |
| Executive Producer | Cat Lewis |
| Executive Producer | Emyr Afan |
| Producer | David Waters |
| Series Producer | Matthew Napier |
| Production Company | Avanti Media |
Broadcast
- Sun 12 Nov 2017 16:20