CRASH COPS' RACE TO SAVE THEIR PAL.Byline: By JILLY BEATTIE MOB violence triggered a call for help to four policemen "The Four Policemen" was a term coined by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, to refer to the four major Allies of World War II and founders of the United Nations (UN): the United States, United Kingdom, Soviet Union, and China. who died on their way to assist a colleague 10 miles away. Declan Greene, 39, Kenny Irvine, 31, James Magee For the American politician, see . James Mary Magee (born 4 September 1872 in Dublin, Ireland; died 18 January 1949 in County Wicklow) was an Irish cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman. , 27 and 24-year-old Kevin Gorman were killed when their armour-plated 4X4 smashed into a stone wall. They were driving to help a colleague who was being attacked by thugs in Rostrevor, Co Down. The officer had arrested one individual for a "serious motoring offence". Terry Spence n. 1. A place where provisions are kept; a buttery; a larder; a pantry. In . . . his spence, or "pantry" were hung the carcasses of a sheep or ewe, and two cows lately slaughtered. - Sir W. Scott. from the Police Federation said: "They were on their way to Rostrevor to assist an officer who had been confronted by a mob. "The four officers were answering that call, making their way to help their colleagues. In fulfilling their duties they lost their lives, leaving five children behind." Last night Sean Rodgers, who taught Declan Greene and his children, said: "The whole area was plunged into disbelief that four men could lose their lives so tragically." And the Orange Order expressed sympathy to the families of the four police officers who lost their lives. |
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