Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:
“Every year since the Madrid bombings in 2004 across Europe 11th March has been dedicated as Memorial Day to the victims of terrorist attacks. Since 2012 I have hosted an event to mark the day at Parliament Buildings. It has been highly successful with a large number of victims attending from across the Province.
“The event will take the form of a minute of silence in memory of murdered victims, followed by some victims telling their stories so that we might hear some of the untold accounts of the consequences of terrorism. It is anticipated the event will run for approximately 45 minutes from 11am.
“This year Stormont will be illuminated in red from sunset to mark (courtesy of an application from the South East Fermanagh Foundation).
“I believe this will be a worthwhile effort and in previous years I received very positive feedback from those who attended. It is but right that one of the regions of Europe most savagely ravaged by terrorism should mark this important day.”
NB: Should innocent victims wish to attend this event they should email info@jimallister.org before Friday.