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Memorial service remembers musicians who were killed in the IRA bombing of Deal Barracks in 1989

The Band, with its empty spaces, during the emotion-charged march through the streets of Deal a week after the bomb. Picture Basil Kidd
The Band, with its empty spaces, during the emotion-charged march through the streets of Deal a week after the bomb. Picture Basil Kidd

A service to remember the lives of the 11 Royal Marine musicians who were killed in the IRA bombing of Deal Barracks, has taken place this week.

The families, friends and loved ones of the musicians gathered at the private occasion, marking the 26th anniversary of the atrocity, on Tuesday.

Scene from the air taken by Basil Kidd Deal Bombing
Scene from the air taken by Basil Kidd Deal Bombing

It was held at the Garden of Remembrance in Canada Road starting just after 8am.

The Rev Mrs Jane Walker, sister of Msn Bob Simmonds, who lost his life, lead the service.

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