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Day 8 | Commemorative and Personal Statement Hearing | Commemoration of Veda Short, Philomena Skelton, Lorraine Wilson and Julia Hughes

Hearing date:
Witness:
  • Ann Wilson,
  • Colin Wilson,
  • Denise Kerrigan,
  • Kevin Skelton

The purpose of this hearing is to commemorate those who were killed in the bombing and also to hear from people who were affected by the bombing.

This page may contain matters that may cause considerable distress. Please see details of available emotional support.

Schedule

SessionWitness Evidence
MorningCommemoration of Veda Short on behalf of Alison Crozier, Frances Henry, Ian Short and Elaine Magowan
MorningCommemoration of Philomena Skelton by Kevin Skelton
AfternoonCommemoration of Lorraine Wilson by Ann Wilson, Denise Kerrigan and Colin Wilson 
AfternoonCommemoration of Julia Hughes

List of Documents and Transcript