To the people of Derry
January 30, 1997

A chairde,

To our brothers and sisters of Derry, we join you in commemorating the 25th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and recall with great sorrow the murder of 14 of your sons and fathers.

We salute your steadfast demand for peace, justice and equality in an Ireland free of British government interference. We recognize the natural right of the people of Ireland to determine, for themselves, their future.

We in America remember that day when troops of the British Army First Parachute Regiment shot dead 14 unarmed sons of Derry during a peaceful protest - and we march with you, remembering their sacrifice for freedom.

From the beginning, we have known, as you have known, that the British government will manipulate and lie, and place blame anywhere but where it belongs - on themselves.

In light of new evidence of a British government cover up of the January 30, 1972 murders in Derry, we call on the British government to admit their guilt and right the wrong, and to do it immediately - not tomorrow, not next week, but NOW.

From January 18 until February 8, 1997, we in America will hold, and having been holding, demonstrations, socials, teach-ins and other events in solidarity with the relatives of those murdered on Bloody Sunday. To date there are more than 30 events planned in more than two dozen cities. Remember always, we are behind your efforts to seek peace with justice and will continue to play our part in pressuring the British government to act in a reasonable and responsible manner towards the Irish people.

We salute you on this sad day.
We remain, as always, at your side.
Sin é
Tiocfaidh ár la

Paul Doris,
Chairperson, Irish Northern Aid Committee

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